Building and Grounds Associate

Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.

From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Department as a Buildings and Grounds Associate! We have both full-time and part-time positions available.

How you will impact the School

As a Buildings & Grounds Team Member, you will have hands-on responsibility for the care, maintenance, and upkeep of our buildings and grounds.

What you’ll do:

• mow, edge, prune, trim, weed, and mulch the lawns and the garden beds;
• snow removal during inclement weather
• repair interior and exterior structures, signage, and/or walkways and throw out garbage and debris
• operate & maintain the Zamboni, repair the ice surface with a mechanical edger, and sharpen skates.
• make special events “special” (working extra hours as needed, performing set-up/clean-up duties, sharing information and resources and meeting deadlines.
• work safely! (following safety rules, using PPE, cleaning/abating hazards and spills, submitting maintenance requests and using equipment properly)
• learn new skills
• model positive behavior by responding to requests in a timely manner and cooperating with colleagues.
• perform other tasks as necessary

You’ll be good at your job if:

• you are at least 18 years old,
• able to read, write and follow instructions
• know how to safely operate equipment such as utility and pickup trucks, snowplows, snowblowers, chain saws, power saws, pole pruners, edgers, hedge trimmers, zero-turn lawnmowers, and spreaders
• are positive, friendly and deliver excellent results with little or no directions
• take pride in your work and are willing to go above and beyond
• can work when it’s hot and when it’s cold
• are able to follow a flexible schedule based on the needs of the School (some weekends, evenings and work overtime as needed);
• can lift, carry, push, pull up to 70 pounds as well as climb stairs and ladders and walk on uneven surfaces;
• report to work on time and as scheduled;
• observe legal and defensive driving practices

It will be amazing if you can do light carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical assignments (replacing switches, ballasts, bulbs and fixtures).

Why you will like working here:

• Medical, Dental, Retirement, Life Insurance Benefits (to name just a few) (full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees)
• Breakfast is on us! You can eat in our state-of-the-art dining hall.
• Paid lunch and breaks
• Beautiful Campus - thanks to the hard work and dedication from your team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated by the date of employment.

Work Location: One location

Salary : $15 - $22