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The educational program at Sussex School offers an enriching educational atmosphere that supports critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students and teachers. Faculty and staff are highly engaged and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and creativity associated with progressive education.The Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of our 3.5-acre campus. Our campus is a critical component of our mission to provide a challenging, progressive education in a nurturing environment so that students can become confident, enthusiastic learners and caring participants in their local and global communities.Specific responsibilities include:Track and prioritize all facilities’ needsBring capital improvement needs to the Business and Finance Director (BFD), and Head of School (HoS)Manage the custodial, snow removal, and all other grounds/maintenance vendors and needsWork with the staff and parent association to create parent volunteer job opportunitiesShepherd and follow the maintenance annual plan, which includes regular maintenance tasks and the scheduling of professional services to maintain the safety and functionality of campusImplement a facilities risk assessment and management planMake carpentry repairsMonitor bus maintenance and small repairsTake care of irrigation maintenance and small repairsManage sustainability efforts across the campus with recycling, composting, reducing wasteParticipate in the evening, weekend, and holiday coverage of facility emergenciesCommunicate effectively with the BFD and HOS to recommend and schedule facility projects, maintenance, and improvementsManage ice rink parent volunteers to build, maintain daily, and tear down the ice rink and communicate usage to staff and students, if weather permits.Manage facilities rentalsCheck teachers out of classrooms during last days of schoolManage keys and security access for staff, vendors, and rentersTurn in all paperwork and receipts dailyMinimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityAbility to adapt quickly, being willing to change and having a diverse skill set to accomplish a wide variety of tasksStrong planning and time management skillsDemonstrated experience using common hand tools and standard equipment used in maintenance workBasic understanding of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, flooring, painting, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating/ventilation, and janitorial to manage contractors and projectsKnowledge of Google Suite apps: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and FormsAbility to make quick decisions and solve problems correctly and efficientlyMust comply with all local and state building codes and regulationsAble to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions; must comply with all safety regulationsMust have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 14-passenger busAbility to lift at least 50 poundsAbility to walk up a flight of stairsAdditional Physical Requirements: This is moderate/heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 75 pounds of force. Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions. Also includes the necessity to communicate by talking, hearing, and listening. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus for the operation of machines and equipment, determination of accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observation of general surroundings. Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Work may require strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing. The work environment is both indoors and outdoors year-round.If you wish to join our fun and hardworking team, please send a cover letter, résumé, and three references to Head of School Joellen Shannon at employ@sussexschool.org. The job includes a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.Sussex School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to diversity as a core value. We support equal access and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.