Facilities Associate (Afternoon-Evening Shift)

Position: Facilities Associate (Afternoon-Evening Shift) 

Reports to: Facilities and Safety Manager 

Position Status: Part-Time 30 Hours 

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 12:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. (Additional early/late and/or weekend hours may be required for events, facility rentals, or other facility department needs.) 

The School 

Founded in 1954, Foothill Country Day School is an independent, co-ed day school of approximately 420 students in grades pre-school-8th. As a safe, nurturing, and inclusive community, we are intentional about building and sustaining relationships with our colleagues and the students and families we serve. We are united in pursuing intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, integrity, and service to others.  

Position Summary 

Foothill Country Day School is currently seeking a Facilities Associate who will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of facilities and grounds. The Facilities Associate performs routine handyman work, cleaning, disinfecting, maintenance functions and is able to work both independently and collaboratively with the Facilities team to ensure all facilities and grounds needs are met. The Facilities Associate demonstrates attention to detail, thoroughness, and care in performing all duties. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 

 Trash and recycling removal

 Clean and sanitize restrooms

 Sweep, mop, vacuum, and deep clean flooring

 Clean entrance doors, frames, light fixtures, vents, and windows/blinds

 Wipe away smudges/fingerprints on walls, countertops etc.

 Remove dust and clean all furniture and fixtures

 Clean and disinfect kitchen floor mats

 Disinfect light switches, doorknobs, keypads, handles, faucets, drinking fountains, railings, and any other high touch surface

 Remove dust from frames, trophy cases, shelves, baseboards, and corners

 Clean all students and faculty/staff chairs

 Clean and organize custodial closet

 Handyman tasks on as needed basis

 Assist Facilities Associates with anything that involves a team effort

 Set up and break down tables and chairs for meetings and special functions

 Close and lock the campus by ensuring windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights are turned off, heating and air conditioning is off, and alarms are set

Daily duties are subject to change based on school events and Facilities Team attendance

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

 Understanding of Foothill’s Mission and Core Values

 Demonstrates personal integrity, friendliness, patience, sensitivity, flexibility, and enthusiasm

 Interacts positively with students, administrators, co-workers, families, and community

 Works collaboratively with others in the school community

 Detail oriented, reliable, and communicate effectively

 Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.

 Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions

 Ability to climb ladders and stairs

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

This position requires continuous physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and bend over with ease, kneel, squat, lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds, and carry objects. Physical work is a primary part (more than 90%) of the position. 

Other Requirements: 

 Valid California Driver License with acceptable driving record required

Salary:

$18.00 per hour

Part-Time 30 Hours Benefits:

 Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

 Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

 403(b) Retirement Plan Benefits (3% employer contribution upon hire)

 Sick pay and holiday pay

Foothill Country Day School provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment and is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all local, state, and federal laws in its interview and employment practices. Physical presence is an essential function of the job. 

• Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Katherine Torres, HR Manager, at ktorres@foothillcds.org.