BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ASSISTANT

ALL SAINTS DAY SCHOOL 

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ASSISTANT

Position Description: The
Buildings and Grounds Assistant is an integral member of the Facilities Team whose main responsibility is to provide support to the Groundskeeper and Director of Facilities in the upkeep and maintenance of our buildings and grounds, ensuring they are inviting, well-groomed, and safe. This position also serves as the fleet maintenance/shuttle driver for the school.

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Compensation: $26/hour, non-exempt, benefits eligible

Specific responsibilities:

Assist in building, monitoring, and maintaining our building management and maintenance systems, procedures, and records using our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Assist in the repair, maintenance and service of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

Perform general building maintenance and repairs including painting. This may also include general I.T. / Tech support as trained or assigned. 

Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained, which includes cleaning and routine checks of tire pressure, fluid levels and other aspects of vehicle upkeep.

Safe and timely transportation of students to and from school/field trips/athletic events as needed.

Perform tasks such as mowing grass, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting trees/flowers, maintaining flower beds, and maintaining & repairing all irrigation and drip irrigation systems campus wide, which includes the Organic Garden and Head House.

Ensure that seasonal plant duties are performed in the correct manner and at the correct time.

Sweep/blow entrances, walks, parking lots, and basketball courts.

Keep grounds and flowerbeds clear of rubbish and monitor the property’s grounds to ensure safety and a pleasant appearance.

Lawn and field maintenance, including rodent abatement.

Perform general laboring tasks related to grounds maintenance.

Assist in keeping inventory of maintenance supplies.

Be available on campus or on call for special projects and campus events (ie. Fall Festival, Back to School Night, etc.).

General responsibilities:

Keep campus secure, ensuring exterior doors and gates are locked.

Operate and maintain tools and equipment.

Record water usage from pumps and wells.

Apply weed killers and/or pesticides as needed in accordance with manufacturer uses which includes proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, etc.); ensure that all such items are locked up when not in use.

Inspect various equipment - particularly playground equipment.

Maintain hoses and tools in proper condition and repair.

Help maintain clean dumpster and recycle areas.

Maintain athletic fields, track, and tennis courts for practices and interscholastic and intramural competition, including assisting with measuring and marking lines when needed.

Assist in setting-up/breaking-down for special events.

Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to supervisor.

Participate in training for equipment maintenance/service.

Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and ability to perform routine inspections.

Update documentation using a computerized system and provide written support to convey information.

Close and secure campus, locking all doors and windows and turning off all lights, when requested. 

Model on a daily basis the conduct we expect of our students, and consistently exhibit the highest standards of professionalism.

Demonstrate strong communication skills and an eagerness to extend oneself for others.

Other duties as assigned by Director of Facilities or Head of School. 

Working conditions:

Work in an outdoor, office, and/or classroom setting in which standing, bending, walking, sitting, and using a computer screen for extended periods of time each day may be required.

Ability to access buildings and facilities throughout a 20-acre campus, with reasonable accommodations, in order to meet with students and colleagues. 

Work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people.

Additionally, each employee at All Saints agrees to the following Essential Expectations. Continued employment at All Saints is contingent upon successfully meeting these expectations:

Overtly support and act accordingly with the school’s mission and values.

Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students and their families.

Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty and staff culture. 

Embrace and reflect the school’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Demonstrate appropriate planning, preparation, and execution of responsibilities as articulated in the job description and honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information.

Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion.

Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by your supervisor.

Maintain professional credentials, as appropriate.

Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s Family Handbook and Employee Handbook.

Authentically engage in self reflection and the development of a growth and renewal plan. This includes written goals and progress toward them. 

All Saints Day School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success and that contribution is not limited by the assigned responsibilities. While this position description is designed to outline primary duties, it is not limited to just the work identified. It is our expectation that all employees offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the school’s ability to successfully meet its mission.