Caretaker Extra Hire

Summary of Job:

The Caretaker Extra-Hire supports the daily operations of Spirit Rocks events classes and retreats through housekeeping and custodial work across the campus. This role helps maintain a clean welcoming and safe environment for staff teachers and practitioners alike and offers a meaningful way to support Spirit Rocks mission of helping others cultivate wisdom and compassion in their lives for the benefit of all beings.

Employment Status: Extra Hire (19 hours / week or fewer) / non-exempt

Schedule: varies/as needed/on-site

Compensation: $22-$24 / hr

Benefits and Opportunities associated with this position

The Caretaker Extra-Hire position at Spirit Rock enjoys the following benefits:

• Free healthy organic lunches on shift days
• Paid sick leave
• Participation in Spirit Rocks staff dharma program
• 30% discount on all Spirit Rock bookstore purchases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 8 free therapy sessions/year plus coaching and resources for leadership development child & elder care legal and financial matters (extended to household members)
• After 6 months: discounted staff rate for up to 7 nights/year at Spirit Rock retreats
  • Plus free daylong and class series access when space allows
• Spirit Rock is set on 411 acres of oak woodlands and open meadow in West Marin offering a rare quiet landscape to work in.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain all assigned campus facilities (e.g. dormitories meditation halls administrative areas restrooms kitchen and dining hall etc.) for ongoing operations as well as the opening and closing of onsite retreats
• Ensure the site is suitable for safe operations which includes maintained in an attractive and clean condition and helps to identify necessary repairs
• Use supplies (e.g. a variety of cleaning solutions paper products equipment etc.) and equipment (vacuum cleaners etc.)
• Maintain inventory of all necessary supplies
• Lift carry and deliver various items (e.g. linens supplies furniture etc.) to the appropriate parties
• Train guests on cleaning tasks assigned to them during retreat programs
• Setup event space (chairs cushions etc.) for incoming guests and breaks down upon completion
• Deliver and pick-up US Mail to/from Woodacre post-office and distribute around campus

Qualifications:

• One to three years experience in a similar position(s)
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used for custodial care
• Work with minimum direct supervision and operate effectively on a team
• Proficiency with computers and related software and technology including Windows OS/MS Office/Google Docs
• Valid Drivers License required
• Interest in mindfulness and meditation a plus

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work outdoors with exposure to seasonal weather conditions
• Ability to sit walk or stand for extended periods including walking up and down stairs ladders and hillsides
• Ability to lift carry push or pull objects up to 40 pounds
• Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone and walkie-talkie
• This position will be exposed to chemical substances that are typical for maintenance janitorial and landscaping work.
• Must be able to regularly speak and write in English
• Specific vision abilities required are close vision middle distance vision and color vision
• The hours are on an as-needed basis and typically will be less than 19 hours per week

Spirit Rock is an equal opportunity employer and we place a high value on workforce diversity; qualified candidates who self-identify as a Person of Color and/or are part of the LGBTQIA community are encouraged to apply.

Please note our organization is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.