Facilities Care Technician (3885)

St. Andrew’s School develops the independence, character, mind, and spirit of its students to prepare them for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose. Be at the center of this mission by joining the school as our facilities care technician, a key member of the facilities department.

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200–acre campus. At the center of our community are curious, motivated, and diverse students who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the lifelong mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program. Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto. 

Position Summary: 

St. Andrew’s School is seeking a full-time facilities care technician based on a 40-hour work week, year-round with extra hours on a periodic basis. Actual hours will be assigned based on the needs of the department. Some weekend and special event coverage may be required. Employees in this position are eligible for overtime payment. This is a critical member of our community who works to ensure the cleanliness, health, safety, and aesthetics of the campus. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform institutional and residential duties that include a variety of cleaning tasks such as, cleaning/sanitizing bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning screens and windows, gathering and removing trash, sweeping, mopping floors, and changing bed linens.
• Working independently or assist other facilities care technicians as assigned.
• Assist with setting up for special events, which includes moving tables, chairs, and furniture.
• Perform cleaning in dorms and faculty apartments and houses, including cleaning refrigerators, ovens, shampooing carpets, and scrubbing tubs and showers.

Job Requirements: 

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. Possession of a current, valid driver’s license.
3. Self-motivated, ability to follow directions and work with little to no supervision. 
4. Ability to work well with others as a team player; a pleasant personality is essential. 
5. Ability to operate cleaning machines.
6. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling objects over 40 pounds.
• Ability to withstand sustained stooping, bending, and lifting and to climb and work on ladders.