Job Title:  Caretaker Maintenance Position

Job Classification: Non-exempt Hourly Administrative Staff

Summary: The Care-taker works as a team with the Board, SWS Staff and volunteers to ensure that the SWS campus and buildings are in good repair and safe.  The Care-taker conducts regular inspections to ensure grounds and buildings are in good repairs, fire extinguishers are current and that HVAC systems are working.  The Care-taker also coordinates with professionals such as plumbers, contractors, electricians, water manager, and fire chief when on campus.  

Reports to:  Administrative Director

Duties/responsibilities: 

Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment

Perform preventative maintenance

Care of landscaping and garden – including weed eating, mowing, and irrigation 

Handle basic repairs and maintenance

Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary

Install and fix playground equipment

Repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary

Take care of trash and recycling

Morning safety check –  and turn on HVAC systems as needed

Supervise volunteers

Attend Monthly Site Meetings and 3 work days a year

Act as responder to off hours fire and safety alarms

Outfit, organize and maintain toolshed

Assign age appropriate tasks to children as needed by Faculty

Actively participate on Parent Square, to be aware of upcoming events

Follow the Site Spreadsheet, add to it and move finished items 

Required Skills/abilities:

Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.

Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.

Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.

Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, mowers and weed cutters.

Organized

Self-starter

Desired Skills/abilities:

Ability to create and follow project time-lines

Ability to work with students 

Required Education and experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience performing routine maintenance.

Desired Education and experience: 

Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.

Physical requirements: Ability to walk on uneven terrain, lift 75 pounds, climb ladders

Time, weeks/year:   20 – 25 hours a week. Possible 50% remission. 

Compensation and Benefits: (pay range)  $18-$26/hour,  Year round.

To apply, please email your resume and three references to [email protected].