Maintenance Personnel II bei Charles Wright Academy

CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Maintenance Personnel II

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities and Transportation

SUPERVISES: Does not supervise personnel

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Charles Wright Academy (CWA), located on a beautiful, wooded 107-acre campus, serves students in preschool through 12th grade. The only coeducational independent preschool -12 school in Tacoma, Washington, CWA provides challenging, college preparatory academics that prepare students to thrive in college and in life. Equally important is a wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, and service opportunities that promote students’ social-emotional development and provide avenues by which they discover and pursue their passions. Close, respectful, and trusting relationships between faculty and students result in an environment in which all community members embrace both the hard work and the joy inherent in the journey of intellectual and personal growth.

Charles Wright Mission Statement: To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position Summary

The Maintenance Personnel II position is responsible for performing a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and custodial duties to support the safe and efficient operation of the Charles Wright Academy campus. This role works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Transportation and supports the school’s mission by ensuring that campus facilities are well maintained, functional, and welcoming for students, employees, families, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform general building maintenance, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks at a semi-skilled level.

2. Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on school facilities, systems, and equipment. 

3. Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and systems to identify potential issues.

4. Assist with event set-up and breakdown, including furniture moves, staging, and equipment preparation.

5. Respond and complete maintenance service requests (FMX work order system) in a timely and professional manner.

6. Support custodial tasks when needed, including cleaning, trash removal, and seasonal projects.

7. Perform groundskeeping duties as assigned, including snow/ice removal, debris clean-up, and landscaping support.

8. Monitor and report safety hazards, repairs needed, or equipment malfunctions.

9. Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.

10. Work collaboratively with Facilities team members to prioritize and complete projects.

11. Assist with emergency response related to facilities, weather, or campus safety.

12. Assist in purchasing necessary supplies for all FMX - W.O. and assigned projects.

13. Keeping accurate records of maintenance and repair tasks performed.

14. Provide assistance to the Director of Facilities and Transportation, faculty, staff and students when necessary.  Work with contractors for capital projects, identify locations on campus, provide information and updates on projects.

15. Provide security support including first response, securing facilities and perimeter checks.

16. Able to respond, from opening campus to making emergency repairs with external vendors who may be working on campus on school holidays or Sundays.

17. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Transportation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance, construction, or a related trade.

• Working knowledge of building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry).

• Ability to operate and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment safely.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and perform manual labor indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• A valid WA State Driver License to transport if needed for work related transactions.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow established safety procedures. 

• Experience reading building plans.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an educational or institutional setting.

• Specialized training or certification in one or more building trades.

• Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety standards.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, non-exempt position.

• Reports to Facilities Manager.

• Requires occasional evening and weekend work to support events or respond to emergencies.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, often in variable weather conditions.

TRAVEL: None

HOURS: Full time

12 months per year/8 hours per day, both 1st and 2nd shift

Salary/Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $28 to $32 per hour for hours worked and is dependent upon background, and breadth of experience. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their families designed to provide choice, flexibility, and value. In addition to health (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, and a flexible spending account, we offer participation in the Academy’s 403(b) retirement plan, including a generous employer contribution once eligibility is met, paid time off, and tuition remission for immediate dependents. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a national background screening and fingerprinting process. Charles Wright Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Application Process 

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing why you feel you are the right fit for this role at Charles Wright Academy and how that aligns with both our Mission and Inclusion Statements (both included in this posting). Please provide an updated resume, cover letter, email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references (which must include your most recent supervisor) where this posting occurs.  

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. No phone calls or inquiries, please.   As part of our hiring process, the successful candidate will be required to consent to a criminal background check; in addition, to OSPI (WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) fingerprinting as a perquisite for employment.

Inclusion Statement 

Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community. 

We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve. 

The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020) 

This job description is subject to change.  Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.