Maintenance Associate (Immediate Opening)

Position Overview
The Maintenance Associate plays an essential role in the general upkeep and maintenance of Woodland’s campus.  Duties include physical activity that focuses on landscaping and gardening tasks in addition to general repairs, event setup and tear down, and traffic management. This role works under the direction of the Director of Facilities.

Overview of Woodland School 
Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 305 students in early childhood through eighth grade. We have two sections of each grade level K- 8 with class sizes that average from 14-18 per class.

Woodland School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. With rich content and an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.  Our students’ sense of wonder is the foundation of learning at Woodland School. Teachers craft meaningful, multisensory learning experiences which enable creativity, ingenuity, and deep interdisciplinary connections. Students explore and develop complex understandings that engender a sense of self and purpose in the world.

Woodland School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school – stewardship, integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, and respect. Our teachers apply best practices through collaboration, integrated curriculum, brain-based teaching and learning methods, and continued professional development. Our teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports our faculty by connecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educational technology, and student assessment.

Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.

Position Specifics
The Maintenance Associate receives day-to-day direction from the Director of Facilities and is expected to perform the following duties as outlined below:

• Assist team members with daily maintenance functions as needed and directed by the Director of Facilities.
• Support traffic management and parking during morning dropoff, afternoon pickup, and events.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as authorized by the Director of Facilities..
• Complete landscaping duties which include trimming, blowing leaves, leaf pickup, planting, irrigation repair, and general outdoor maintenance.
• Complete gardening work which includes pruning, mowing, edging, trimming, and watering.
• Pick up litter within the school and on school grounds.
• Adhere to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
• Advise Director of Facilities on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance.
• Perform painting to walls, rails, playgrounds and other areas of the school.
• Maintain all equipment in a good state of repair and cleanliness.
• Assist with event set-up and tear down.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience desired.
• Work in a school setting is preferred.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
•  Successful passing of LiveScan Security background check.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.

Salary
The salary range for this position is $30-$40/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Woodland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.