Janitorial/Groundskeeper position

Janitorial/Groundskeeper position

Starting October 2024

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable, skilled janitorial/maintenance worker to perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our facility. In this position, you will be responsible for a wide variety of activities such as repairs and cleaning to ensure that our facilities are both tidy and functional. Being reliable and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail is essential in this job, as the ideal candidate will have significant work experience and solid technical knowledge. You should have the manual dexterity and physical stamina necessary for this work as well as a desire to improve the school experience for our students.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform necessary janitorial duties

Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken doors, damage to decks, etc.

Maintain grounds, including garden and yard upkeep, trimming, edging, mowing lawn, collecting trash, etc.

Complete regular maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs

Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems

Support faculty and staff with the smooth running of The Family School program

Collaborate with a team of workers and other professionals during renovations and facility expansions

Snake, tarantula, and other reptile wrangling and relocation

Rodent management inside and outside of buildings

Support periodic work days, events, and other fundraisers outside of the normal workweek

Report to the Head of School regarding issues resolved, those needing attention, and those currently in progress

Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues

Position Qualifications

Respect for and rapport with children ages 3 to 12

Sense of humor

High school diploma or equivalent

Proven experience as a maintenance worker or other similar position,

Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems

Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical tools

Successful completion of on-site apprenticeship training required

Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

General passion for creative problem-solving

Compensation

$22-25 starting salary depending on education and experience.

We offer a benefits package to full-time employees that includes fully paid medical, dental, 403b retirement plan, matching on 403b, and partial tuition remission.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé and the contact information and job title for two professional references to JulianneTT@SYVFamilySchool.org

Santa Ynez Valley Family School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified applicants.

About The SYV Family School

Founded in 1974, Santa Ynez Valley Family School is a small, independent school for Preschool through Fifth Grade located in Los Olivos, California at the base of Los Padres National Forest. Community, creativity, and nature drive a multi-age, differentiated curriculum that inspires critical thinking, curiosity and empathy. Our students seek challenge and meaningful learning within a nurturing environment supported by high-quality teachers, involved families and joyful peers. We believe that academic, social, and emotional skills are vital to growing whole human beings who become engaged citizens of the world.

To learn more about The SYV Family School, please visit our website at www.SYVFamilySchool.org.