Facilities and Maintenance Worker

Facilities and Maintenance Worker About Us

Brownell Talbot, founded in 1863, is a Nebraska state-approved preschool through grade 12 school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). Brownell Talbot is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a supportive team of dedicated individuals who thrive on the challenges and rewards of working with an active community.

Brownell Talbot fosters an educational environment that is inclusive and accepting of diverse individuals and viewpoints.

The Facility and Maintenance worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional school environment for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include custodial services, groundskeeping, event setup and teardown, and general facility maintenance. The position requires physical labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to safely operate custodial and groundskeeping equipment. Familiarity with proper handling of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment. Training is available.

Previous custodial, maintenance, groundskeeping, or facility experience preferred.

Full-time, year-round schedule. 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Will require occasional evening, weekend, or special-event work to support school programs and community functions.

The Facility and Maintenance worker’s responsibilities include:

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout school facilities.

• Clean classrooms, hallways, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste properly.
• Clean up spills, accidents, and messes created during school activities.
• Maintain cleanliness standards through the school day and after school events.

Keeps school grounds safe, attractive, and accessible year-round.

• Mow lawns, trim grass, and maintain landscaped areas.
• Remove weeds, leaves, snow, and debris from school grounds.
• Maintain sidewalks, parking lots, playgrounds, and athletic areas.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance projects

Prepares spaces for school events and returns them to daily use.

• Set up and arrange tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials for school events, meetings, and activities.
• Tear down and return spaces to their original configuration after events.
• Assist staff with facility needs during special events and community functions.

Supports the ongoing upkeep and functionality of school buildings and grounds.

• Perform routine inspections of school facilities and grounds.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and repair needs.
• Assist with minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.

Upholds a safe environment for the entire school community.

• Follow all school safety procedures and workplace regulations.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

• Possess a positive attitude
• Acts as a model of integrity
• Understands and maintains professional boundaries between parents, students, teachers, and staff
• Respects confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to interact professionally with students, staff, parents, and visitors
• Sensitive to cultural, gender, and economic diversity

The physical abilities, working conditions, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from federal, state, local, or…