Maintenance Associate

Position Profile: Maintenance Associate

About the Position: Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12 located in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced, full-time Maintenance Associate to support and manage physical plant operations across a 25-acre campus in the Ohio City neighborhood. The campus includes 20 buildings ranging in age from newly constructed facilities to structures more than 140 years old.

We are seeking a Maintenance Associate to work with our Maintenance Team performing a variety of duties ranging from general labor to assisting Maintenance Technicians, Groundskeeping and Events personnel with various tasks. While this is not a technical position, basic knowledge of common tools and how to use them along with general repair knowledge is required. Further, the successful candidate must be able to understand direction and work independently to complete tasks as well as anticipate additional tasks that need to be performed. This position is also responsible for weekly maintenance for our fleet of approximately 10 school vehicles (checking/filling gas, oil, washer fluid) as well as keeping them clean inside and out. Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and meet school insurability requirements as operating school vehicles is an essential part of this role

This is a full-time, non exempt, year round position with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with periodic requirement to flex hours to support evening and weekend events. Some overtime (coming in early/staying late/weekends) can be expected. This position reports to the Director of Campus Operations or designee.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist Maintenance Technicians as requested, including but not limited to
  • Running errands, assisting with repairs, setting up projects, cleaning up after projects
• Assist Facilities and Events team with setups, resets and tear downs
• Assist Groundskeeping with campus clean up, snow removal and other tasks
• General Labor
• Furniture moving
• Hauling and disposing trash/recyclables at designated locations
• Light plumbing (e.g. plunging toilets)
• Light HVAC (e.g. changing filters)
• Light mechanical (repairing equipment, cleaning equipment, etc.)
• Assist custodial team with major cleaning projects (floors, deep clean, etc.)
• Fleet Maintenance
  • Twice weekly checks of school vehicles (gas, oil, fluids); interior and exterior cleaning of school vehicles

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 3 years of related work experience
• Professional/appropriate appearance
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Self-starter, demonstrable work ethic, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to problem solve and think independently
• Willingness to learn new skills
• General knowledge of common tools and how to use them properly
• Must be able to navigate 25-acre campus on foot, climb up to 6 flights of stairs and handle moderate physical labor without difficulty
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and meet school insurability requirements as operating school vehicles is an essential part of this role

Our Workplace:

Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of persons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accomplishments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacrifice on behalf of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disadvantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the challenge, encouragement and support we need to reach our fullest individual potential for excellence; where we help one another and work together with enthusiasm and generosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.

About Saint Ignatius High School:

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls more than 1,400 young men.
Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers numerous Advanced Placement (AP) and honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.
A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of Men for Others, there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.
Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 25 acres and includes 19 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has over 100 faculty members, the majority of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-seven percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

Applicants with Disabilities
As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

Hourly range $22-$25