Maintenance Worker

About The Bishop’s School

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Compensation Commensurate with Experience : $26.00 - $30.00/hour

Position Summary Description

The school maintenance worker is a position in the facilities department providing high-quality and effective preventative maintenance, repair, and general custodial services to all building equipment, academic spaces, and offices. This person will be part of a team with responsibilities both on the School campus and off site locations owned or leased by the School. This job typically works Monday through Friday, however there are occasional evening and weekend duties. In addition, this position will work with other departments including but not limited to the grounds team and events team. This position reports to the Facilities Team Manager.

Essential Functions And Specific Duties

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance procedures on and off campus, grounds, equipment and systems, as assigned
• Perform light electrical repairs including but not excluded to replacement of plugs, switches, ballasts and light bulbs:
• Install, maintain, and repair a variety of plumbing fixtures and fittings including but not excluded to sinks, toilets, faucets and related equipment, repairs leaks and stoppages;
• Repair and replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment including but not limited to pool equipment, motors, pumps and kitchen equipment;
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical, plumbing and other facilities issues, and repair or assist in performing repairs as directed;
• Repair plaster and drywall, paint interior and exterior surfaces, and assist with other renovation or remodeling work including basic carpentry;
• Install, repair or replace doors, door locks, closers and panic hardware; cuts keys as requested;
• Respond to and repair facility emergencies including roof leaks and restroom overflows;
• Respond to and accurately and efficiently complete all work orders and requests in a safe and timely manner
• Update all service requests, periodic maintenance and checklists in the work order system both during the repair and when the repair is completed
• Perform light pool maintenance including changing light bulbs, calibrating water analyzer, testing water sample, and adding chemicals as needed
• Assist with setting up and take down for various campus events including evenings and Saturday’s;
• Attend weekly team meetings to review upcoming calendar, and attend school functions as needed;
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area;
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 year of related experience in construction or facility maintenance
• Basic computer skills and experience with software as related to facility management. E.g. Google Suite, School Dude, and other applicable software
• Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar
• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend meetings and events
• Ability to cooperatively work with other team members as well as independently
• Ability to courteously interact with all school constituencies
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Uphold the School’s Core Values
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Perform, with a team approach, other duties as assigned
  
  

Role Specific Competencies:

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Communication/Listening
• Flexibility and Initiative
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Patience
• Safety Awareness
  
  

Application Deadline

Applications received before June 30, 2024 are preferred. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO

The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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