PART TIME Custodian/Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker
Non-exempt, part time with no health benefits
7 - 11P, Monday-Friday (or 5 - 9P/6 - 10P)
$22.00 to 24.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications
Start date Summer 2024
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Application Process:
No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi application form. Cut and paste into browser: https://www.bertschi.org/jobs
Submitting a cover letter and resume to employment@bertschi.org is optional.
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Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.
Our Values
We value integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and a commitment to renewable resources and sustainable practices.
Our Approach
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are
- safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
- supported in developing social-emotional skills
- provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
- engaged in meaningful work
- encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
- empowered to take risks and make change
- given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.
About Bertschi School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth. We are an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Position General Description
The Custodian/Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Facility Manager and assists in carrying out the daily custodial duties of the school buildings on campus and the general care and maintenance of the school grounds.
Position Duties
● Assist in keeping the buildings and grounds well maintained and in good orderly
condition
● Performs heavy cleaning duties
● Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and/or vacuums all floors
● Gathers and empties trash, recycling, and compost
● Cleans and disinfects sinks, toilets, urinals, dispensers, and fixtures in all bathrooms
● Cleans and disinfects all bathroom floors and walls around toilets and urinals
● Cleans all mirrors and window glass
● Spot cleans all doors, door frames, light switches, and walls
● Cleans all classroom sinks
● Restocks paper products in bathrooms and classrooms
● Sweeps and spot mops all stairs and landings
● Dust all fixtures, desks, display units, door frames, and window ledges
● Clean and sanitize all water fountains and water bottle filling stations
● Ensure safe use of all equipment
● Assist in keeping all school equipment in good working order
● Assist full time in all summer and school break projects such as painting and
refurbishing classrooms
● Ability to lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
● Ability to use ladders
● Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion for prolonged periods of time
- Experience with using cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
- Enjoy being around children and part of a school community
- Good communications and collaborative skills and a team player
Application Process:
No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi application form. Cut and paste into browser: https://www.bertschi.org/jobs
Submitting a cover letter and resume to employment@bertschi.org is optional.
Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person