Childpeace Montessori is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our facilities team.
Work hours are TBD in the afternoons Monday to Friday during the school year with occasional evening and weekend commitments. This position is hourly, non-exempt, and benefit-eligible (medical, dental, and vision insurance, and more).
The Facilities Assistant works with the Facilities Manager to support all facilities activities including, but not limited to: building, grounds, and infrastructure maintenance, HVAC controls, custodial duties, safety support, and event coordination within the facilities team.
Please apply on our website! https://www.childpeace.org/about/employment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures the efficient operation of school facilities and equipment in compliance with federal, state, and city environmental, health, and safety policies and laws.
Acts as the secondary emergency contact for City of Portland, Fire, and Police.
In absence of Facilities Manager, oversees installation, inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and daily maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and facility equipment.
Maintains school grounds and landscaping and performs necessary repairs and upkeep, as well as snow and ice removal.
Performs repairs and maintenance tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Removes graffiti and maintains a clean campus environment, aiding the Campus Saftey Officer with trash removal when necessary.
Meets and oversees technicians in the absence of the Facilities Manager.
Assists with maintaining facilities department processes including maintenance orders/records/schedules.
facilities records (building records, vendor contacts, general system information, warranties, etc.).
Manages facilities inventory including tools, equipment, furniture, storage units, and supplies.
Maintains a clean, organized, and accessible shop area.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR/First Aid - training provided by School
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect - training provided by School
Enrollment in the OCC Central Background Registry
About Childpeace
Childpeace Montessori School is the only AMI recognized school to offer toddler, primary and elementary programs in one convenient downtown Portland location. We also have a middle school program operating adjacent to our Northwest campus. The majority of our administrative staff work out of our main downtown campus in a convenient spot for coffee, urban parks, and beautiful walking trails. While we have staff in multiple locations, we come together often for community building, connection, and support. Childpeace values responsibility, educational excellence, love of learning, sustainability, and equity as important characteristics of our learning environment. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply so we can best learn and grow together while supporting each child’s educational journey.
Childpeace embraces the value diversity brings to our community. Childpeace does not discriminate in its hiring employment practices on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, a disability that can reasonably be accommodated, age, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel actions, including recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion and demotion, compensation and benefits, evaluation, discipline, and termination. We expect all Childpeace employees to conform to both the letter and the spirit of all laws governing nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity. You are encouraged to bring questions or concerns about discrimination to the attention of the human resources manager. You can raise concerns and make reports in good faith without fear of reprisal. All reports of discrimination will be investigated promptly in as confidential a manner as possible.
