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POSITION STATEMENT
Operations Substitute

Start Date: Nov 2022

OVERVIEW
Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a part time, as needed, Operations Substitute  within a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring@brooklynfriends.org.

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THE POSITION

We are seeking an Operations Substitute  to join our team on an as needed basis reporting to the Facilities Leadership team or interim Director of Technology, depending on the needs for shift. This colleague would support the needs of both the facilities and technology team, based on the day. Incoming colleagues would be trained and mentored in all of the below primary responsibilities.  Brooklyn Friends is seeking part time coverage, especially on Professional Development days, school breaks, evenings, weekends and on a last minute basis for sick coverage. 

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Technology: 

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot, as needed, technology, including but not limited to, projector, audio, USB camera, screens, microphones, requirements for meetings, events, or as needed 
• Transfer gear, organize, label, count, or re-home technology equipment 
• Assist in inventory management and delivery acceptance 
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of printers, copiers, and all tech equipment

Maintenance and Handy Person:

• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including but not limited to, classrooms, offices, stairwells, hallways, ceilings, floors, restrooms, and electrical fixtures
• Operate elevator to transport members of the community as well as materials, packages, and equipment as needed, in the Pearl Street building
• Set up for events
• Distribute mail and packages
• Assist the security team, as needed 
• Empty waste baskets and other recyclable materials. Take garbage to required locations
• Sweep and mop the floors daily 
• Vacuum carpeted areas 
• Dust office furniture and items 
• Clean all entry doors, spraying with a cleaning solution
• Sanitize drinking fountains
• Sanitize desks and surfaces to prevent any COVID exposure
• Polish elevator doors and structures

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:

• All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, including booster when you are eligible
• Flexible schedule, with the availability of nights, weekends, and days surrounding holidays
• Strong communication skills
• A respect for the life of the child
• Ability to engage with a diverse community
• Microsoft Excel and Word basic knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces
• Must be able to work in tight and enclosed spaces, including small closets, crawl spaces, roof panels, etc.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors or in spaces without heat or air conditioning, and which are subject to variable temperatures and humidity
• Must be able to work in areas occasionally exposed to foul odors and noxious fumes

Union Status: Non-Union 

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00/hour

This salary range represents the expected hourly salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

To apply, please provide the following:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. List of three references (with emails, phone numbers, and relationship to you).
3. Completed online application.

Please email the above attachments (if possible as a single PDF) to hiring@brooklynfriends.org and put Operations Substitute in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be contacted after materials have been reviewed. 

Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated, including the booster once eligible and provide proof of vaccination.

About Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn with a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

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