Maintenance Assistant

Merritt Academy • Full-time • Fairfax, Virginia, United States • $19 - $25 / hour • 2m ago

Description:

Do you want to work at a school where a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm are fostered through imaginative play, creative projects and academic activities that engage and stimulate children's learning? Merritt Academy is a top private elementary school and early childhood program in Northern Virginia serving children from ages infants to 8th Grade. Our commitment is to serve families, to provide exceptional care and an exciting learning environment for each child, and to care and nurture our amazing team.

Merritt Academy is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to be responsible, under the direction of the Director of Facilities, for overseeing and responding to daily service needs of the Foundation schools. Working closely with the Facilities Director, this individual will ensure that the Foundation schools are maintained in a safe, clean, professional, and enjoyable environment.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Notify Management of any safety issues that are on the property
Keep track of and complete work orders as assigned
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Assist with set up for school events and functions
Attend all special events convened by school administration, as specified by the supervisor
Develop an understanding of campus electrical and telephone wiring, HVAC systems, and plumbing systems and how they work
Repairs, adjustments, inspects, and monitors facilities-related equipment
Cleaning of campus areas including parking lots, hallways, and playgrounds
General landscaping
Perform classroom cleanings as needed
Assist with monthly fire and safety drills, Annual inspections and testing of fire safety equipment
Assist with snow and debris removal during inclement weather to ensure the schools can open on time and maintain a safe environment for our students and staff
Perform routine preventive maintenance
Participate in the maintenance of all Vehicles
Provide back-up for bus driving service

Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements, including:

Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record, CDL license preferred
High school or vocational school diploma
General knowledge of construction/maintenance trades; Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Painting is a plus
Skilled in using hand tools and power tools
Lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment and machinery up to 75 lbs. is frequently required
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Pass pre-employment screenings.

Our team makes the difference and are essential to our success as a school! We care about our team and provide generous benefits which include supporting each teacher's passion for learning by providing a tuition reimbursement program as well as many professional development training opportunities. Additional great benefits include:

Competitive pay
Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees
Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
Retirement plan with employer matching
Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) or grandchild(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school

To learn more about how Merritt Academy supports and invests in our team go to our website at https://www.merrittacademy.org/careers/