Campus Technician I (Porter / Entry Level Maintenance)

Why Work at Catlin Gabel School?

Campus Technicians play a vital role in keeping our school running safely and smoothly. This hands-on position supports facilities, maintenance, and porter services across a dynamic campus, directly impacting the daily experience of students and staff. Join a collaborative team where reliability, problem-solving, and pride in quality work are valued and where your contributions truly matter.

About the role:

The Campus Technician I (Porter / Entry Level Maintenance) is responsible to assist with daily maintenance and custodial operations, safely and efficiently supporting the school functions, classrooms and offices, and the physical plant. This position collaborates with the Maintenance Team, Grounds Team, and contracted Custodians to complete tasks. The Campus Technician I (Porter /Entry Level Maintenance) assists regularly with setups and cleanups for events, with an emphasis on enhanced sanitation and classroom setups. This position requires the ability to adapt readily to constantly shifting work scenarios within tight timelines and multiple constraints.

Hourly rate: $23-$24.50 (DOE)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Cleans surfaces including glass and flooring, emptying trash in classrooms and athletic buildings, lobbies, restrooms in support of events as scheduled by the Facilities & Events Manager Common areas and restroom wipe downs after breaks and lunch periods.
Assist community members in small tasks as requested by the Facilities & Events Manager
Perform project deep cleaning annually or as needed.
Support events and the daily operations of the campus, including setups and takedowns.
Occasional operation of lifts for deep cleaning, small tractors, and other rental equipment to assist in special projects (e.g. snow removal operations)
Execute work orders as assigned by the Facilities & Events Manager.
Learn and use best practices and safety training.
Apply good judgement to prioritize and complete tasks.
Participate with Facilities team discussions and projects as a valued and integral member.
Responsible for securing all facilities as needed, locking/unlocking and arming/disarming buildings.
Must complete Golf Cart Training by the end of week one

OTHER DUTIES
Participate fully in the life of the school.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training to support the Catlin Gabel mission.
Complete other work as assigned by the Facilities & Events Manager or Director of Facilities

COMPETENCIES
Adaptable: adjusts readily to new or modified conditions and acts in manner appropriate for the moment.
Communication: listens to and addresses concerns, shares ideas, presents reports, and articulates findings and/or instructions to small or large groups in oral or written communication.
Crisis Management: ensures a safe and supportive place to learn. Participates in safety training, drills and exercises in preparation for managing emergencies.
Cultural Awareness: building self-awareness and communication skills that enable authentic relationships and working through different perspectives across differences, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, language, immigration status, political affiliation, religion, and other categories of difference.
Organization: effectively plans and schedules one's own and the work of others so that resources are used appropriately. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining efficient.
Problem-solving: identifies and analyzes problems, finds the best solutions, and implements them.
Teamwork: collaborates effectively as a team towards a common goal, sharing knowledge and responsibilities while fostering teamwork and building a positive team dynamic.
Technology: effectively utilizes the latest technologies to continuously improve the management of the school and enhance student instruction. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Time Management: prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and uses time effectively.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACT
This role requires daily contact with the facilities team and frequent contact with faculty, staff and students.
There is some contact with parents, trustees, alumni, and visitors.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Previous janitorial or general maintenance experience preferred.
Requires a reliable form of transportation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing. Incumbents must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodations. Work is performed primarily in multiple buildings throughout the school campus, with some outdoor work required on occasion.
Frequent operation of cleaning tools and equipment such as backpack vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor polishers, mops, etc.
Consistently walks and stands, including moving up and down stairs or hill between facilities multiple times throughout the workday.
Frequent bending, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
Regularly ascends and descends ladders.
Frequent contact with cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and other chemicals
Works in varying degrees of noise and temperature; includes outdoor weather conditions as necessary.
Frequent lifting and moving of materials related to disposal of garbage and recycling, setting up and maneuvering of furniture, ladders, etc.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as necessary.
Push/pull large furniture up to 100 pounds.

SCHEDULE

This position is full time at 40 hours a week (typically 7am-3:30pm), with specific days and hours to be determined by the Facilities & Events Manager. The schedule will require a regular rotation of weekend work. This position requires the ability to adapt readily to constantly shifting work scenarios within tight timelines and multiple constraints. All Facilities team members are considered essential staff and are expected to respond to emergencies and inclement weather conditions.