Maintenance Associate Level I

We are seeking a Maintenance Associate to join our team here at Near North Montessori School!

Position Overview:
The Maintenance Associate is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Near North Montessori (NNM) school campus within and around the building and other designated areas.  This position can operate equipment and systems with an eye for detail and care for the school community.

Schedule: 40 hours per week typically Monday through Friday with 2:00pm to 10:00pm shift during the school year with adjustments or additional time as needed. This position will require regular work hours throughout the summer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Levels I include:

• Clean designated area as scheduled including: classrooms storerooms corridors stairways janitors closets and shop areas.  Sweep dry and wet mop floors using various equipment and tools.  Clean and spot clean rugged areas using vacuum cleaners and hand spot cleaners.  Dust wax and polish furniture in shared community spaces. Clean scrub maintain sinks and countertops in shared community spaces.  Empty trash recycling and compost. Wash walls woodwork and windows; clean and polish metal surfaces

• Arrange furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for school activities meetings and events as needed

• Keep restrooms locker room pool deck and shower stalls in clean orderly and sanitary condition.  Sweep scrub and mop floors.  Clean disinfect and deodorize lavatories urinals and toilet bowls.  Clean mirrors sinks and water fountains. Dust ledges and woodwork.  Scrub shower stalls and clean out shower drain of hair as needed. Replace toilet tissue hand towels soap and shampoo

• Note condition of building - reporting concerns such as broken windows water leaks clogged drains and other conditions requiring maintenance to supervisor/s

• Operate heating A/C ventilation electrical and mechanical systems at a basic level typically limited to turning equipment on/off and/or setting day/night cycles

• Assist in the maintenance of lawns landscaping concrete blacktop and rubber surfaces and playgrounds including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal

• Attend in-service meetings and training (e.g. instructions on cleaning methods cleaning solvents floor care first aid floor machines rug cleaners etc.) for the purpose of receiving of maintaining a sanitary safe attractive environment

• Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage alarms etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to help resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning physical and educational environment 

• Perform work at heights up to approximately 20 feet using ladders and/or scaffolding for the purpose of cleaning changing lights replacing ceiling tiles

• Operate security systems and secure building and grounds at the conclusion of shift

• Work a revised schedule and substitute for other maintenance associates as necessary during summer and other breaks holidays and closings

• Assists in the performance of repairs and maintenance duties during scheduled work days when regular school is closed and during scheduled summer months (e.g. painting concrete work carpentry etc.) 

• Work as an assistant to building and facilities staff performing a variety of tasks including but not limited to electrical plumbing welding furniture making metal fabrication repair of motors etc. 

• Operate other tools and equipment when assigned and trained for purposes of floor refinishing and maintenance wood and other surfacing finishes assisting with high level repairs and more

• Acquire professional training in the field by attending conferences training workshops and other related activities

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent skill gained from working experience
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to communicate well with co-workers
• Experience cleaning and maintaining buildings 
• Ability to identify building concerns or equipment malfunction
• Demonstrated positive attitude towards colleagues ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training

Additional Information :

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $40000 - $45000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical Dental and Vision options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• EAP Program & Pet Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time