Buildings & Grounds Technician
About The Position
The Buildings & Grounds Coordinator is responsible for the daily care, cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of our 17,000-square-foot school building and surrounding grounds. This is a hands-on, active role that plays a critical part in keeping the school running smoothly. The Coordinator performs routine cleaning and maintenance, completes repairs, supports school logistics, and responds to day-to-day needs as they arise. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in visible results, enjoys practical problem-solving, and understands that consistency, follow-through, and physical work are essential to a well-functioning school environment.
Requirements
- Experience in facilities maintenance, custodial work, or building operations.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and follow through to completion.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on safety and care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a school or community-based setting.
- Comfort using email, checklists, and basic digital recordkeeping tools.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance and inspection logs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily walkthroughs of the building, playground, and perimeter to identify and address maintenance, cleanliness, or safety needs.
- Clean and maintain shared spaces throughout the day, including mopping, addressing spills or messes, and ensuring bathrooms and common areas are tidy and functional.
- Perform outdoor upkeep such as leaf blowing, clearing walkways, and maintaining play areas.
- Assist with morning arrival and traffic safety support.
- Restock and maintain bathroom, classroom, and shared-space supplies.
- Monitor and service equipment such as dishwashers and laundry machines (filters, rinse aid, lint traps, general condition).
- Maintain inventories and complete required logs and checklists on a recurring schedule.
- Clean outdoor drains and support seasonal maintenance needs, including light snow removal.
- Complete routine repairs and upkeep, including basic plumbing, light electrical work, painting, hardware installation, furniture assembly, and minor carpentry.
- Identify small issues before they become larger problems and either address them directly or escalate as appropriate.
- Support pest control, fire safety, HVAC, and other inspections by completing prep work and follow-up tasks.
- Assist with classroom and office setup, furniture moves, storage organization, and event setup/cleanup.
- Support staff with occasional special projects that arise during the school day.
- Be available on-site during vendor or contractor visits to ensure work is coordinated smoothly and minimally disruptive.
- Respond to work orders, email, and Slack messages to confirm receipt and completion of tasks.
- Maintain accurate logs for inspections, safety checks, and required compliance records.
- Collaborate closely with school leadership and staff to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan participation
- A supportive, mission-driven community environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
