Villa Academy seeks a full-time Facilities Maintenance Lead to join its team. This 8 hour/day role will help guide our dedicated Facilities team in maintaining our school’s buildings and grounds. This hands-on role combines leadership, problem-solving, and technical expertise to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our community. Hours are 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Throughout the year additional hours will be required. This is a twelve-month, hourly position that follows the academic calendar, reporting to the Director of Facilities.

The ideal candidate is a leader with extensive facilities maintenance experience, a strong understanding of building systems, and a proven ability to guide and motivate a team. They are organized, solution-oriented, and skilled at prioritizing tasks to ensure seamless operations. With excellent communication skills and a commitment to professionalism, they thrive in a school environment, fostering collaboration while maintaining a safe, functional, and attractive campus.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster collaboration within the Facilities team, providing guidance and mentorship to empower their success, in partnership with the Director of Facilities.
• Coordinate with school administrators to prioritize maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to daily school operations.
• Lead by example through hands-on problem-solving and maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Track and manage work orders, inventory, and schedules to ensure timely completion of projects while staying within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and school policies to create and maintain a secure campus environment.
• Maintain school buildings to ensure they are fully functional, safe, and productive for use.
• Open and secure campus, including unlocking buildings at the start of the day and securing the grounds as needed.
• Maintain school grounds, including lawn care, tree pruning, and upkeep of planting beds to preserve a welcoming and well-maintained appearance.
• Set up and break down for events, ensuring all arrangements meet the needs of the school community.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, including preventative and ongoing maintenance to keep facilities in excellent condition.
• Assist with traffic management, helping facilitate smooth and safe school arrival and dismissal processes.
• Handle janitorial duties as needed to support a clean and functional environment.
• Participate in faculty/staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
• Commit to the mission, vision, and values of Villa Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field, with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to motivate, guide, and support a team effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities seamlessly in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance software or work order systems; experience with such tools is a plus.
• Proficiency with power tools and the ability to perform minor repairs to school buildings and equipment.
• Skill in operating landscaping equipment necessary for campus maintenance.
• A current Washington state driver’s license and applicable automobile insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse school constituencies, including students, staff, and families.
• Neat and professional appearance, appropriate for a school environment.
• Ability to collaborate and build cooperative relationships with all members of the school community.
• Physical capability to: stand for extended periods, stoop, kneel, bend, turn, and reach as needed, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights of up to 40 feet (e.g., on ladders, lifts, or roofs,) and perform tasks that involve kneeling or sitting on the floor.
• Flexibility to work in various conditions, both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather.
• Availability for a daytime work schedule, with occasional evening hours as needed.
• ??Excellent communication skills for working with students, parents, faculty/staff, and campus partners.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm for working in a Preschool through Eighth Grade, faith-based independent school.
• A commitment to ongoing professional growth, curiosity, cultural humility, and antiracism, as well as an understanding of its critical role in academic excellence and student growth.

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Anticipated salary ranges between $35 – 37/hour, dependent upon education and experience. Villa Academy offers a robust benefits package for full-time employees, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, free parking, potential for graduate school tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please email items below to villa-hiring@thevilla.org, preferably in one PDF document:

• A cover letter detailing interest in and readiness for the role.
• A current resume including relevant experience and three professional references.

Villa Academy is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal rules and regulations. Villa Academy does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender presentation, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, national origin, marital status or ability.

About Villa Academy

Villa Academy is an inclusive independent school community dedicated to developing the whole child in the Cabrinian tradition of “education of the heart.” Through dynamic, inquiry-based learning, Villa Academy students become active agents of their own intellectual growth in preparation for lives of service and purpose.

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