Building & Grounds Associate

700 Route 22, Pawling NY

Description

We call ourselves the Pride: Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens. From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities Department as a Buildings and Grounds Associate! We have both full-time and part-time positions available. How you will impact the School: As a Buildings & Grounds Team Member, you will have hands-on responsibility for the care, maintenance, and upkeep of our buildings and grounds. What you’ll do: -perform landscaping tasks that include mowing, edging, pruning, and trimming green spaces; weeding, mulching, or landscaping beds; and snow removal during inclement weather -ensure the grounds are clean and safe by repairing interior and exterior structures, signage, and/or walkways and throwing out garbage and debris -support the ice rink by operating & maintaining the Zamboni, repairing the ice surface with a mechanical edger, and sharpening skates. -perform maintenance and repairs throughout the campus make special events “special” (working extra hours as needed, performing set-up/clean-up duties, sharing information and resources and meeting deadlines. -working safely! (following safety rules, using PPE, cleaning/abating hazards and spills, submitting maintenance requests and using equipment properly) -learning new skills -model positive behavior, responding to requests in a timely manner and cooperating with colleagues. -perform other tasks as necessary You’ll be good at your job if: -you are at least 18 years old, -able to read, write and follow instructions -know how to safely operate equipment such as utility and pickup trucks, snowplows, snowblowers, chain saws, power saws, pole pruners, edgers, hedge trimmers, zero-turn lawnmowers, and spreaders -are positive, friendly and deliver excellent results with little or no directions -take pride in your work and are willing to go above and beyond -can work when it’s hot and when it’s cold -are able to follow a flexible schedule based on the needs of the School (some weekends, evenings and work overtime as needed); -can lift, carry, push, pull up to 70 pounds as well as climb stairs and ladders and walk on uneven surfaces; -report to work on time and as scheduled; -observe legal and defensive driving practices It will be amazing if you can do light carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical assignments (replacing switches, ballasts, bulbs and fixtures). Why you will like working here: -Medical, Dental, Retirement, Life Insurance Benefits (to name just a few) -Paid Time Off -Breakfast is on us! You can eat in our state of art dining hall. -Paid lunch and breaks -Summer Hours -Beautiful Campus - thanks to the hard work and dedication from your team! -Access to the facilities in our Field House (Weights, Cardio Room, etc) -At Trinity-Pawling, you will be on top of the world! **All interested please apply at Trinity-Pawling School is mandating the Covid-19 vaccine for all eligible employees. Employment is contingent on candidates receiving a satisfactory criminal background check.