Stuart Hall School - Staunton VA

Stuart Hall School is an independent Episcopal day and boarding school in Staunton VA that serves students in grades 6-12. The School is currently seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Part-Time / Occasional Driver. With a close-knit community historic campus and global boarding population Stuart Hall relies on flexible reliable support staff to ensure smooth daily operations and safe student transportation.

About the Position

The Maintenance Team Member is responsible for supporting the smooth operation and upkeep of the schools physical assets. The position involves performing hands-on maintenance tasks and repairs grounds upkeep assisting with preventive maintenance initiatives and supporting daily operations to ensure a safe functional and welcoming environment. The Maintenance Team Member will work with internal staff some contractors and vendors and contribute to the long-term effectiveness of the schools facilities team.

This is a 12-month full-time hourly non-exempt position paying $18 to $22/hour commensurate with experience. The Team Member reports to the Director of Facilities and will receive day-to-day direction from that role. The Maintenance Team Member may occasionally support projects or tasks assigned by the Director of Strategic Operations; such tasks will be coordinated with and communicated to the Director of Facilities to ensure clarity and alignment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance tasks across the campus including routine repairs grounds upkeep and general troubleshooting.
• Assist with routine support tasks including trash removal moving furniture and supplies and other necessary practical duties.
• Identify and escalate maintenance issues that need outsourced attention.
• Monitor and maintain the physical condition of buildings grounds vehicles and systems to ensure safety functionality and a welcoming environment.
• Use the schools work order system to manage and track assigned tasks ensuring timely completion and clear communication with the team.
• Identify issues proactively and take appropriate action within the assigned scope to ensure staff students and visitors experience a safe and well-maintained campus.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures and promptly escalate any potential hazards safety issues or maintenance concerns
• Work occasional overtime evenings or weekends as required to support campus operations and special events such as the school picnics Family Weekend or Commencement.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent after-hours facilities needs as required.
• Fill in as a backup bus driver when coverage is needed (CDL not required).

Required Qualifications

• • Proven experience in maintenance trades or facilities management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot mechanical electrical HVAC or structural issues.
  • Ability to operate a computer and effectively use a work order system to receive document and complete assigned tasks.
  • Ability to follow directions while also exercising sound judgment and initiative to address issues within the assigned scope.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when needed.
  • Friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues students vendors and visitors.
  • Willingness to learn and follow school-specific policies procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including prolonged standing and walking; bending kneeling and reaching; lifting and moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds; manual labor tasks such as furniture moves and snow removal; and indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Valid drivers license required as well as the ability to pass a background check.

A full job description with additional details is available in the link at the bottom of this page.

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Stuart Hall School values diversity equity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity. The School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individuals race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity military status marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation age disability genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management - including hiring promotion demotion transfer recruitment layoff discipline termination compensation benefits training and working conditions - will be administered in accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a working environment free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.

Position requires the ability to pass a background check.