Buildings and Grounds Carpenter

Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.

From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Department as a full-time Buildings and Grounds Associate!

How you will impact the School

Our campus is home away from home for our students, and the Buildings & Grounds team plays a big part in making it feel that way. As a team member, you will be hands-on in caring for our buildings, grounds, and ice rink. Our campus blends historic buildings with newer facilities, so no two days are quite the same. This role suits someone who takes pride in their work, notices the small things, and enjoys solving problems as they come up.

What you’ll do:

• repairs (inside and outside) interior and exterior structures, windows, doors, signage, and/or walkways
• repairs to interior finishes like walls, flooring, furniture, desks, cabinets, and more
• mow, edge, prune, trim, weed, mulch as well as leaf and snow removal
• garbage, recycling, and debris removal
• perform minor repairs to shop tools, gas & electric powered equipment
• make the School’s special events “special” (working extra hours as needed, performing set-up/clean-up duties, sharing information and resources and meeting deadlines)
• work safely! (following safety rules, using PPE, cleaning/abating hazards and spills, submitting maintenance requests and using equipment properly)
• open and able to learn new skills
• model positive behavior by responding to facility requests in a timely manner and cooperating with colleagues
• perform other facilities-related tasks as necessary to fulfill the needs of the School

You should apply if you are:

• at least 18 years old and able to read, write and follow instructions
• able to follow a flexible schedule based on the needs of the School (some weekends, evenings and work overtime as needed);
• experienced in light carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical assignments (such as replacing switches, ballasts, bulbs, and bathroom fixtures).
• positive, friendly and deliver excellent results with little or no directions

And you can:

• safely operate equipment such as utility and pickup trucks, hand & power tools, wood-working equipment, snowplows, snowblowers, chain saws, power saws, pole pruners, edgers, hedge trimmers, zero-turn lawnmowers, spreaders, etc
• take pride in your work and are willing to go above and beyond
• work when it’s hot and when it’s cold
• report to work on time, as scheduled and during inclement weather
• observe legal and defensive driving practices
• work in an ice rink, learn how to operate a Zamboni (prior experience a plus!)
• lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds as well as climb stairs and ladders and walk on uneven surfaces.

The hourly rate of this pay will range from $20.00 - $26.00. This range represents our good-faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, as applicable

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26