Facilities and Grounds Specialist

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 23

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a mission of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating faith and learning.

About Minnehaha Academy:

Minnehaha Academy is a top-tier private Christian Pre-K to 12 school in Minnesota celebrated for offering students a rich and diverse educational experience rooted in Christian values. As a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church we draw on a strong tradition of academic excellence and we are committed to nurturing each students unique strengths and abilities in a caring supportive environment. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating Christian faith and learning so students grow in wisdom stature and favor with God and others.

Our two school campuses are located on the shores of the Mississippi River that runs through Minneapolis among its many vibrant communities offering wonderfully diverse cultural experiences exquisite nature parks and many local cuisine options.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Facilities and Grounds Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that our campus remains safe functional and visually inviting for students staff and visitors. This position focuses on maintaining the physical appearance of outdoor spacesincluding lawns gardens walkways and common areaswhile also supporting event setup and takedown seasonal tasks and light maintenance. With an eye for detail and pride in stewardship the Facilities and Grounds Specialist helps create an environment that reflects our communitys values enhances daily experiences and provides a welcoming first impression to all who enter our campus.

Reports to:Custodial and Maintenance Supervisor

The wage range for this position is $21.50 - $23.00 per hour depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campus Appearance and Upkeep

Maintain lawns trees shrubs and flower beds through mowing trimming watering fertilizing and seasonal planting.
Regularly remove weeds debris and litter to ensure a clean and welcoming campus environment.
Ensure outdoor spaces (entrances walkways courtyards athletic fields and parking areas) are clean safe and visually attractive.
Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal leaf collection and holiday decoration installation.
Power wash sidewalks building exteriors and outdoor furniture as needed.
Maintain signage benches fences and other exterior fixtures in good condition.

Custodial

Performs basic cleaning sanitation and minor maintenance of the building including sweeping mopping vacuuming dusting polishing trash removal according to team schedule.
Provides feedback and suggestions to Custodian Supervisor regarding procedures for all buildings staff to maintain a cleaner healthier safer and more efficient environment in which to work and learn.
Completes the specialty cleaning schedule over summer and other school-break periods for heavy cleaning such as stripping/refinishing carpet cleaning etc.

Event Support

Assist with moving furniture staging and equipment for school events assemblies athletic events musical performances and community functions.

General Maintenance

Complete minor repairs such as fixing door hardware replacing ceiling tiles patching walls or adjusting furniture to ensure safety and functionality.
Replace light bulbs ballasts and fixtures to ensure proper lighting across campus.
Address minor plumbing issues (e.g. unclogging drains replacing faucets repairing toilets).
Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting such as resetting breakers or replacing switches/outlets.
Report larger system issues to the Facilities Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Strong familiarity with custodial equipment and custodial/security procedures.
Team player.
Hardware plumbing and electric maintenance skills.
Dedication to providing a clean healthy and safe facility with an eye for detail.
Strong work ethic.
Customer service - Respond to staff requests related to outdoor facilities and event support in a timely service-oriented manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift carry push or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to withstand long periods of standing and walking.
Comfortable with climbing ladders climbing and moving in confined spaces.
Must be able to respond promptly to alarms and facility related emergencies.
Comfortable withstanding exposure to dust fumes odors gases and cleaning chemicals.
Accepts and will handle bodily fluids during waste disposal and other routine activities.

Minnehaha Academy is an EEO/AA employer

Required Experience:

Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a mission of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating faith and learning. About Minnehaha Academy:Minnehaha Academy is a top-tier private Christian Pre-K to 12 school in...