Facilities and Safety Manager - Childpeace Montessori

1516 NW Thurman Street, Portland OR

Description

Facilities and Safety Manager Childpeace Montessori School is seeking a Facilities and Safety Manager. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt, year-round position. The working hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with evening and weekend work on occasion. The wage range begins at $26.00 per hour, depending on experience. The Facilities and Safety Manager supervises two employees in the Facilities and Safety Department and is responsible for supporting the mission of Childpeace Montessori School by ensuring that campus buildings, equipment, playground, and surrounding grounds and properties are clean, safe, and well-maintained. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all facilities equipment and systems to assure they are operating correctly and efficiently. These include electrical, mechanical, security, fire suppression, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems as well as equipment and furniture. This position is also responsible for implementing all policies and procedures pertaining to safety, security, and building operation, and serves as a 24-hour emergency contact for the City of Portland Fire and Police Departments. Minimum requirements: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a college or technical/trade school and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Additional qualifications: • Able to interface with a diverse community with respect and empathy • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Able to see the big picture while tracking many details • Proficient with computer programs like the Google G Suite and Microsoft Excel • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Security guard training certification required (DPSST Unarmed Security Certification, school sponsorship negotiable) Physical Demands: • Must be able to walk the campus and crouch, bend, and twist repeatedly • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and safely • Ability to operate a lawnmower, leaf blower, and other power tools • Comfortable working on ladders, hydraulic lifts, and scaffolding About Childpeace: Our staff works with hundreds of toddlers through adolescents in their educational journey every year. Childpeace’s classrooms offer a beautiful, vibrant environment in northwest Portland three blocks from the Willamette River near several urban parks, walking trails, and restaurants. Our school is located within several blocks of major bike and bus routes with many staff commuting by bike and bus. Childpeace supports our staff with a competitive salary structure and benefits package, a program rooted in AMI standards, a commitment to professional development, beautiful and well-equipped classroom environments, strong administrative support, and a dynamic working community of Montessori professionals. Childpeace values responsibility, educational excellence, love of learning, sustainability, and equity as important characteristics of our learning community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose personal and professional experiences will help us work toward our vision to shape the future of our world through the cultivation of inquisitive minds and socially responsible young citizens. Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents on our employment page at • A cover letter describing where you are in your professional journey and why you are interested in this position • Your resume detailing training and experience • Two references with names, how you are connected to them, and their contact information All offers of employment are contingent on obtaining a: Central Background Registry number through Oregon Department of Education, Early Learning Division (this process can be initiated by anyone at any time and takes 3-4 weeks) Childpeace Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental ability, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws in the admission of otherwise qualified students or in the administration of its educational policies or programs, hiring, or employment practices.