School Maintenance Worker

Job Overview :

The Stephen Gaynor School is seeking a proactive and skilled School Maintenance Worker to join our dedicated facilities team. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our students and staff. You will handle a wide range ofl tasks from MEP repairs and HVAC monitoring to furniture assembly and event setup while ensuring all campus systems meet our high standards of excellence. As a vital member of the Gaynor community, you will also be expected to engage in the school’s mission of inclusion and equity. We are looking for a service-oriented professional with a strong technical background who takes pride in "behind-the-scenes" excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Complete work associated with all door hardware components; locks, closures, hinges, etc
• Complete general plumbing repairs (faucets, flush-o-meters, soap dispensers, etc.)
• Complete minor electrical repairs, including installing light fixtures and changing light bulbs.
• Inform management if/when tasks are to be completed by an outside vendor
• Erect and install shelving units
• Give instructions to new, temporary or vendor employees
• Inspects equipment for safety and efficient operation
• Maintain workspaces in a clean, organized and safe manner
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition
• General maintenance of grounds, including snow removal, as needed

• Responds to service requests for various work items, including the setup and take-down of furniture and equipment for a wide variety of events
• Assists with all furniture moves & equipment moves
• Assembling new furniture
• Report all damages/repairs needed to the Building Manager and/or Director of Facilities
• Assist with material and supply requisitioning
• Take delivery of materials and supplies
• Attend full faculty and staff meetings
• Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
• Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
• Be an active member of the Gaynor community
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate