Facilities associate

New York City NY

Description

International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust PreK-3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding. International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias. All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work. ISB seeks a dedicated and mission-driven full-time Facilities Associate. This is an ideal position for someone who is excited about working in a school and has some experience in facilities, operations, or maintenance in an education setting. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Associate will help keep the success of our students and staff as a focus by helping to maintain a clean and safe learning environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, offices, furnishings, and equipment as well as school entrances and exterior walkways. Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Facilities Manager and Director of Operations in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations. Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks all affected areas. Facilities Associate must be on stand-by during forecasted winter storms. Monitor inventory of supplies and facilities equipment and work with the Facilities Team to re- order supplies as needed. Help improvement and seasonal maintenance during school breaks. Restock necessary supplies in bathrooms and common areas. Work with the Facilities team to plan setup and breakdown for special events. Provide coverage for the front desk and security when necessary. Assemble classroom furniture. Accept and coordinate deliveries. Perform assignments relating to ensuring the school is able to safely open and function when assigned. This includes working cooperatively with other school staff during emergency operations and drills. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Facilities Manager Demands of the Job While performing the duties of this job, the Facilities Associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, complete physical work for short periods during inclement weather, stand for extended periods of time, and travel up and downstairs. The Facilities Associate must also have the flexibility to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays. Schedule Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 7:00pm. The schedule is subject to change by the direct supervisor. Please Send Your Resume