What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance and Grounds Assistant position at The Pathfinder School?
The Pathfinder School is a Prek-8th grade school. Unlike most schools, our school sits on 22 acres of land that includes gardens, dense woods, trails, Cedar Lake beachfront, and grassy fields. The school buildings consist of 8 separate, cottage-like buildings.
This position supports the upkeep of our facilities and grounds year-round. Duties are assigned by the Maintenace and Grounds Director. The candidate must be able to pass a background check and fulfill manual labor duties that may require heavy lifting such as snow shoveling, leaf blowing, moving classroom furniture, etc.
Duties may include things like:
-Haul water to water coolers at various locations on campus
-Assist with refuse disposal as needed
-Remove, wash, and install pre filters to classroom air purifiers
-Leaf blow sidewalks, garden areas, and parking lots
-Coordinate with teachers on classroom needs (furniture, chairs, bookcases, etc.)
-Assist teachers with moving classrooms (beginning of each school year)
-Snow removal on stairs, decks, sidewalks, and roofs
-Distribute salt in the parking lots, sidewalks, decks, and stairs.
-Building maintenance
-Interior and exterior painting
-Light plumbing details (toilet handles, floats, faucets, clogged drains)
-Assist with beachfront operations (install & remove swim lines, swim raft, summer camp gear)
-Assist with dock maintenance (decking repair, powerwashing, staining)
-Move picnic tables to various locations several times each year
-Assist Maintenance Director as needed
- Fall: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (flexible between 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Winter: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20