General Maintenance/Grounds Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent boarding and day school for girls ingrades 7-12 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, seeks an experienced General Maintenance/Grounds Worker , effective immediately.

Located near the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh-Burnham attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping girls discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are deeply passionate about their profession and about girls’ education, are collaborative colleagues, are excited by professional growth, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community.

The General Maintenance/Grounds Worker will contribute to the upkeep of various items of equipment, systems and/or components to ensure that the School’s physical plant is in safe operating condition and to help create a safe and comfortable learning and working environment for students and staff. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

● Ability to use heavy equipment (Tractors, Dump Truck, zero turn mower, 16’ commercial mower)

● Ability to use Trimmers, chainsaws and hand tools.

● Ability to service equipment and school vehicles.

● Ability to make quick repairs to continue the job

● Knowledge of putting in soccer, softball fields such as line painting.

● Assist other Maintenance and Grounds personnel to support the completion of their work duties (including on-call snow removal, when necessary)

● Assist in repair/installation of such items as windows, roofs, building structures, floors, stairs, lighting fixtures, etc.

● Assist with facility re-organization of classrooms, offices and other spaces

● Assist with carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work

● Assist with maintenance of swimming pool

● Assist with set-up of school events

● Maintain all boiler rooms, janitor closets, maintenance shop and storage areas in constant state of good condition

● Maintain tools/equipment in safe operating condition

● Practice safe work habits

● Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as directed

● Maintain professional and appropriate relations with all students, families, staff and visitors

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

● High School or Vocational School diploma, or equivalent

● Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license

● Background checks (CORI/SORI/Fingerprinting)

● At least 2 years of relevant experience in basic facilities maintenance along with general knowledge of electrical, plumbing and maintenance diagnostics/repair

● Ability to work with small tools and equipment

● Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions

● Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students

● Ability to apply mathematical skills to allow for accuracy in measurement

● Possess the necessary physical abilities, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including:

● Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

● Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above ten (10) feet

● Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling and moving between and within buildings on campus

● Working in confined spaces

● Working within extreme temperature ranges both indoors and outdoors

● Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

● Sense of humor

● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:

Andrea Pineau Allbee (she/her), Chief Financial Officer

Stoneleigh-Burnham School

574 Bernardston Road

Greenfield, MA 01301-1100

office - (413) 475-1621

email - [email protected]

Stoneleigh-Burnham strives to cultivate an inclusive community and diversify its faculty and staff; candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the community are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Mission:

Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge thather voice will be heard.

To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org