Temporary Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Worker
December 2024 - June 2025
Flexible work schedule: 24-40 hours/week, 3-5 days/week, 4-8 hours/day
$22.00 to 26.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications
Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident, and creative learners in a global community.
Our Values
We value integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and a commitment to renewable resources and sustainable practices.
Our Approach
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are
safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
supported in developing social-emotional skills
provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
engaged in meaningful work
encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
empowered to take risks and make change
given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.
About Bertschi School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school serving students in grades pre-kindergarten to fifth. We are an accredited member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Position General Description
The Facilities/Grounds Maintenance Worker assists in carrying out repairs and maintenance of all school buildings and general care and maintenance of school grounds.
Position Duties
Perform preventative maintenance duties as assigned
Assist in keeping the buildings and grounds well maintained and in good repair
Assist in projects work on campus such as painting and minor repairs
Perform indoor and outdoor cleaning duties around campus
Assist with set up for school events
Assist in keeping all school equipment in good working order
Ensure safe use of all equipment
Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
Aptitude and interest in facilities maintenance
Prior school experience a bonus
Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds
Ability to perform repetitive motion for prolonged periods of time
Enjoy being around children and part of a school community
Experience collaborating with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds
Good communications and collaborative skills and a team player
Application Process:
No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi application form. A cover letter and resume are optional.
Please submit any materials in .PDF format. to employment@bertschi.org
