Facilities Assistant

National Presbyterian School•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

National Presbyterian School, a 300-student elementary school (Pre-K 3 through 6th Grade) located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Facilities Assistant who will begin employment on September 1, 2026. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for supporting the Director of Facilities in managing all aspects of campus operations, maintenance, custodial services, safety, and event support for National Presbyterian School and National Presbyterian Child Care Center. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Assistant also works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of School, Director of Health and Safety, Safety Officer, Child Care Center Director, and Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Working together, this team ensures that the campus' buildings, grounds, and systems are safe, well-maintained, and supportive of the school's teaching and learning environment.

Requirements

Previous work experience that includes the responsibilities outlined above.
Collegial attitude required to interact with multiple school constituencies-faculty, staff, parents, and church staff, and working on a campus with infants, toddlers, and elementary school children.
Comfortable working with others from diverse backgrounds.
Able to understand/converse in English with basic Spanish a plus.
Demonstrate proactive initiative to complete repairs or clean-up with a high attention to detail.
Exhibit a high degree of integrity, discretion, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish

Responsibilities

Regularly monitors the appearance and function of the school buildings and campus grounds, providing necessary repairs that includes but is not limited to carpentry work, painting, and hardware/fixture repair.
Works with the Director of Facilities on projects that may be ongoing or necessary.
Responds to any tickets or faculty requests in conjunction with the Director of Facilities.
Directs and accompanies contractors on campus for repairs, inspections, or renovations.
Actively participates in the physical setup, breakdown, and readiness of campus spaces for daily activities and special events, including chapels, parent meetings, and all-staff meetings. This may involve handling furniture, room configurations, and real-time adjustments to ensure all environments are fully prepared and professionally executed.
Ensures that the campus and two school/daycare buildings are kept clean, attractive, and safe at all times. This will include emptying trashcans (indoors and outside), clearing debris from sidewalks, scanning the campus perimeter, routine mowing/landscaping, and clearing and treating snow and ice on sidewalks and stairs.
Distributing package deliveries to on-campus recipients at NPS and NPCCC.