Outdoor Facilities Assistant - MaST Community Charter School

MaST Schools is in search of an Outdoor Facilities Assistant.  This position involves performing the job description at all MaST Campuses:

MaST - Byberry Campus: 1800 E. Byberry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116

MaST II - Lawncrest Campus:  6238 and 6201 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

MaST II - Tacony Campus:  6501 New State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19135

MaST III - Crown Campus: 1 Crown Way, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Reports to:  Outdoor Facilities Manager / Head of Facilities

Qualifications:

• The minimum educational requirement is a High School diploma.
• Must be able to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions.
• Must be able to read, write and understand work-related directions and instructions with sufficient skills to perform effectively.
• Must be physically able to work from ladders and lifts to fully perform job tasks related to maintenance work on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work unsupervised, be a self-starter, well-organized, and be able to multitask.
• Must have a satisfactory knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in general maintenance work. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle license.
• Knowledge of Google docs/sheets and email.
• Ability to use heavy equipment such as a skid steer, riding lawn mower, trimmer, jackhammer, gator, lifts, chainsaw, and be able to drive truck with trailer
• Must be able to do basic service to equipment. 
• Must possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania school clearances.
• Must be able to travel campus to campus as needed
• Some weekend and night availability required

Expectations:

The employee will:

• demonstrate ethical conduct and confidentiality of information for students and staff.
• possess and maintain an excellent work ethic, positive attitude, and flexibility.
• be a positive representative of the school and support the overall school mission and vision.
• adhere to all school policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

Job Overview:

Keep and maintain the exterior of buildings, grounds, and fields in coordination with school programming.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists with cutting grass, aerating, mulching, hedging/trimming on a regular basis to maintain the landscaping on school grounds.
2. Assists with applying fertilizer, pesticides, herbicide, soil amendment treatments under supervision of certified employee
3. Assists with dragging fields, stripping lines, and doing anything necessary in maintaining athletic fields and track at all locations as needed every day to prepare the fields for practice and game usage.
4. Assists with making sure the sites are safe from hazards such as branches, uneven sidewalks, debris, and lighting outages and performs the necessary work to correct issues.
5. Assists with making sure outdoor equipment is inspected and maintained including playground structures, railings, and work equipment.
6. Assists with maintaining an aesthetically pleasing site by planting flowers, maintaining bushes, ensuring there’s no trash on the ground, etc.
7. In conjunction with the Head of Facilities, plans for, develops, and executes the summer work schedule inclusive of repairs, cleaning, and new projects.
8. Assists with coordinating and managing maintenance schedules as needed.  Works with any other personnel assigned to the facilities department at any point in time.
9. Assists with performing concrete and asphalt repairs as needed on the building grounds.
10. Assists with maintaining parking lot signage and completing parking lot line painting projects as needed
11. Assists with maintaining the exterior of buildings including power washing, caulking, and painting.
12. Assists with maintaining concrete/asphalt surfaces as needed.
13. Assists with doing exterior window cleaning.
14. Assists with cleaning and repairing drain boxes as needed
15. Assists on items with the indoor facilities team as assigned by the Head of Facilities. If issue goes beyond personal scope of knowledge, consults with Head of Facilities to work towards a solution
16. Cleans up after events as needed.
17. Needs may extend before or after normal work hours.
18. Performs any other assigned tasks by supervisor.

Professional Obligations:

1. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
2. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating, and revising school programs.
3. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
4. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
5. Attend staff meetings, and have the opportunity to serve on committees.
6. Adhere to Professional Standard of Conduct, including confidentiality, code of ethics, and appropriate internet use, as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual and Staff Handbook.
7. Follow all approved board of trustee and financial policies
8. Perform all additional related duties and responsibilities as designated by the Local Administration, CEO, or Network Team.

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months. Contract terms and salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.  

Evaluation:  The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of state law, administrative code, and the Board’s policy on the evaluation for this position.