Temporary Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Worker

Temporary Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Worker

December 2024 - June 2025

Flexible work schedule: 24-40 hours/week, 3-5 days/week, 4-8 hours/day

$22.00 to 26.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications

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 Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Worker assists in carrying out repairs and maintenance of all school buildings and general care and maintenance of school grounds.

Position Duties

Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned

Assist in keeping the buildings and grounds well maintained and in good repair

Assist in projects work on campus such as painting and minor repairs

Perform indoor and outdoor cleaning duties around campus

Assist with set up for school events

Assist in keeping all school equipment in good working order

Ensure safe use of all equipment

Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

Aptitude and interest in facilities maintenance

Prior school experience a bonus

Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures

Ability to stand, walk, and bend for prolonged periods of time

Ability to lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds

Ability to perform repetitive motion for prolonged periods of time

Enjoy being around children and part of a school community

Experience collaborating with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds

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. A cover letter and resume are optional.

Please submit any materials in .PDF format. to employment@bertschi.org