Maintenance And Transportation Team Member, Austin

Headwaters School, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school serving over 500 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a Full Time Maintenance and Transportation Team Member.
Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday for a total of 40 hours per week.
Occasional weeknight and weekend hours throughout the year to support campus special events.
This position starts Spring ****.
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.
The school offers a wide-range of benefits including health benefits, generous paid time off, 401(k) employer matching, on-going professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback.
*CDL drivers license preferred.
The Maintenance and Transportation Team Member performs general maintenance and repairs on our campuses to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, clean and healthy environment for learning and work.
This position includes driving the school bus and passenger vans to transport students and staff between campuses, to special events and scheduled field trips.
Must maintain a good driving record.
CDL license training supported.
This position reports directly to the Campus Coordinator.
Starting rate: $***** per hour
Key Duties
Repairing and maintaining the interior and exterior of the school (i.e. painting, replacing light bulbs and/or ceiling tiles, carpet/floor cleaning, caulking, assembling or moving furniture, blowing leaves, power washing, mulching, etc.)
Performing minor adjustments on the HVAC system, furniture, fixtures and other items in the school
Reporting major repair needs to the Campus Director
Ensuring that all tools, supplies, and equipment are stocked and maintained in a manner consistent with safe and efficient working practices
Self-directed daily and weekly campus maintenance (i.e. mowing lawn, blowing leaves, clearing walkways, cleaning up litter, powerwashing, wasp/hornet control, playground safety assessment, etc.)
Keeping common areas of the school clean and clear of trash and debris.
Areas like front entrance, parking lot, library, flex space, courtyard, playgrounds
Occasional driving of school vehicles between campuses
Securing tools, supplies, and equipment when not in use
Check work email and school calendars
Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to pass a Fingerprint background check, physicals and drug screenings
Must have a High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent
Must be able to complete training programs as stipulated by the School, including CPR and First Aid
Current driver's license and clean driving record (minimum 3 years)
Current CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements, optional
Strong sense of pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
A positive attitude and dependability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions in English
Ability to interact with administrators, school staff and students in a professional manner
Ability to problem solve, collaborate, and work well with others
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to self-direct and effectively prioritize work
Basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 140 pounds with assistance
Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, push, pull and twist the majority of the day
Knowledge and ability to safely operate tools and all school landscape and housekeeping equipment
Previous driving, custodial and/or general repair experience preferred
Interested applicants should email your resume and cover letter to ****** or go to the Headwaters School Employment website to apply, .
Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination law.
The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All Employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.