Facilities Assistant

Description

WE OFFER a Competitive Compensation package and benefits including:

• Immediate Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Discounted Childcare and Tuition
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Educational Training and will help with your degree in Education
• Referral Incentives
• Pre-Classroom Training
• Peer to Peer Employee Recognition Program
• Room for advancement and promotional opportunities
• Management and staff who embrace the core values of Columbia

Essential Job Functions:

Fundamental to all Columbia Academy Team Members

It is essential that you carry out your responsibilities in a professional manner and you believe in and exhibit the company’s core values.

• Pursue Excellence- Constantly seek personal and professional growth. There is always a better way to think, to act, and to be.
• Committed to Community- Be a team player. Seek what is best for the team and community around you. Be a good citizen.
• Be Admirable-Choose humility, honesty, and integrity. Be true to your word. Exude gratitude. Celebrate the success of others.
• Do the right thing- Be accountable for your actions. Have the courage to spark change. Maintain a positive and peaceful environment.
• Spread Joy- Laugh. Have fun. Be kind, appreciative, positive, warm, and welcoming. Make others feel good.

Primary Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance

• Assist with general building maintenance and repair as assigned
• Assist with planning tools/items that may be needed to complete assignments
• Assist with building renovations and new equipment installations
• Must be available to assist with snow/ice removal
• Assist with preventive and general maintenance of company vehicles

Additional Responsibilities

• Deliver and distribute mail between locations
• Coordinate daily with kitchen staff and deliver lunch to preschool locations
• Return food cambros to kitchen daily
• Shop for school supplies as assigned
• Set up and break down school events as assigned

Operations and Relationships

• Present a positive image of Columbia Academy to the community through all activities
• Provide excellent customer service
• Follow direction and be a team player
• Take initiative to better support the needs of the company
• Regularly communicate with Facilities Operations Manager and school administrators
• Demonstrate willingness to accept change

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to solve problems as they arise
• Knowledge of materials and methods related to general maintenance
• Experience with and ability to use common tools including hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, electrical and electronic testing devices
• Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be willing to learn
• As needed, must be willing to work overtime including weekends, especially during snow events

Education and Experience

• High School or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience

Other Qualifications

• Professional presentation
• US citizen or current work visa
• Clean and valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)
• 18 years of age
• State of MD and FBI fingerprint supported background clearance