Facilities Associate

Christina Seix Academy, an independent Pre-K to 8th grade boarding school, is seeking an experienced Facilities Associate. Our purpose is to empower extraordinary young people to grow "From Potential to Achievement” by addressing the systemic educational and other barriers that have historically held back children from marginalized communities. We are proud to employ a culturally diverse faculty that is reflective of our diverse student population.

The Facilities Associate will work closely with the Facilities Coordinator, Chief Operating Officer, and other facilities team members.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of combined experience, apprenticeship, trade school and/or education in building construction, maintenance and repairs
• Valid driver’s license

Characteristics and Desired Traits:

• “Can do” attitude
• Collaborative; open-minded, excited to work with others, willing to listen with the intent to learn, and receptive to lending and receiving feedback;
• Highly professional in disposition, habits, and interpersonal skills;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented;
• Ability to handle multiple projects and dynamic priorities without missing a beat;
• Social justice minded individual committed to making a difference;
• Sustained commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Job responsibilities include:

Job Specific

• Perform general maintenance and custodial services on the CSA campus
• Keeping campus buildings and grounds clean, orderly, safe, and secure;
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks including general and preventive maintenance and repair work in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry; electrical; HVAC; plumbing, etc.);
• Setup and breakdown of campus events;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

School Culture

• Work collaboratively with CSA staff;
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior during interactions with students, school personnel, and outside vendors and contractors;
• Serve as a role model for CSA students in demonstrating positive attitude and an effective work ethic;
• All CSA staff are encouraged and sometimes required to attend and/or participate in school-wide events, including concerts, athletic events and celebrations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance at no cost
• 401k with employer match
• 10 PTO days and 5 sick leave days
• 5 Wellness days
• Free meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Free dinner for family members
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave

Physical and Emotional Demands: Work is active; it may require long periods of standing and walking, as well as occasional sitting, reaching at or above shoulder height, twisting, pushing/pulling and stooping/bending/lifting to perform activities with students and staff; must be able to work in an open-concept environment where noise and other activities may at times interfere with concentration. Must be able to alter plans/routines when unexpected, stressful situations and multiple interruptions occur without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christina Seix Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran or handicapped status in its hiring policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• What specific experience and/or education do you have in in building construction, maintenance and/or repairs?

Experience:

• Repairs/Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ewing, NJ 08618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ewing, NJ 08618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000