Facilities Assistant

FACILITIES ASSISTANT

12 month hourly position

New Garden Friends School is a Quaker school serving Preschool-Grade 12 and grounded in the testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where every member is valued and respected.  We seek to be part of a broader community that embraces diversity in all its dimensions — religious belief, economic and cultural background, race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, age, and family configuration

JOB SUMMARY: Provide grounds and maintenance assistance to the Director of Facilities at

both campus locations. 

• 40 hours per week 
• M-F 7AM-3PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete grounds work such as but not limited to:
• picking up trash and debris
• operating a leaf blower to clear pathways and sidewalks of leaves and tree limbs
• assist with landscaping including weeding beds, mulch & pine needles spreading etc.
• Safely use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
• Responsible for the completion of Mojo Ticket Work Orders that are assigned
• Provide support and assistance for building maintenance such as tile and carpet cleaning
• Assist the Director of Facilities with repair work needed to buildings and/or equipment
• Other tasks deemed appropriate and assigned by Director of Facilities and/or school administrators
• Regularly required to walk, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community including Quaker values
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively
• Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or GED required.
• Associates degree in a trade or mechanical discipline preferred.
• A qualified applicant is one who has the motivation and drive to take initiative. 
• A qualified applicant is a person who takes pride in their work and in their professional relationships with community members.

To apply, please fill out this google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczEZ3z51IMrK6nEG0zF6oM5s2GMxOKGwGaXFYZMbYBztkgHA/viewform?usp=dialog) being sure to follow the directions at the end to submit required documents. If you have trouble with the form or have any questions, please email employment@ngfs.org.

Please, no phone calls or regular mail.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

New Garden Friends School is committed to promoting and supporting a workplace and educational environment where healthy and respectful conduct is the cultural norm.  In support of this commitment, New Garden Friends School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information in its programs, activities, employment, and admission. Retaliation for raising concerns related to discrimination on one of these bases is also prohibited. NGFS does not discriminate on the basis of age in employment.