Job Description

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated student body, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent Junior Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 12 day school. Our mission is to inspire and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of a greater good. At the Academy, every student is encouraged to explore their passions and excel while embracing their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning. 

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply today!

DESCRIPTION

Sewickley Academy is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds. This position is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial personnel, including hiring recommendations, performance evaluations, time and attendance approval, corrective action, and overall accountability for departmental operations. Standard hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility required for early mornings, extended shifts through 3:00 p.m., nights, and weekends, as needed. The position is also on call to respond to campus needs outside of regular hours.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Directly supervises a team of custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff, including assigning duties, approving timecards and schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and initiating or recommending hiring, corrective action, or terminations in collaboration with the Director.
• With the assistance of the HVAC Tech manage the daily monitoring of temperatures in all buildings first thing in the morning to assure all spaces are set to reasonable temperatures for the start of the school day. Inspection and oversight of HVAC work orders, Boiler, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and all other service requests. Update and maintain a “life cycle” plan for all campus mechanical equipment for long term deferred maintenance budget planning.
• Responsible for implementing preventative maintenance schedules, and required documentation for life safety inspections, elevator inspections, lighting inspections, and any other necessary records.
• Provide supervision and support to the 2nd shift working custodial supervisor to address custodial needs throughout the campus on a daily basis. Work with the 2nd shift working custodial supervisor to schedule and order cleaning supplies and chemicals on a monthly basis.
• Exercises independent judgment in responding to urgent facility issues, allocating staff to address changing priorities, and resolving maintenance conflicts.
• Oversees and evaluates the work of the 2nd shift supervisor and custodial team.
• Ensure compliance with established safety and maintenance standards and housekeeping practices. Assist with safety training as needed for custodial staff. Organize and ensure proper storage of SDS sheets.
• Assist the Director of Buildings & Grounds in developing an annual summer maintenance and cleaning schedule that outlines the work tasks recommended for the summer along with the staffing requirements needed to complete this work. Accounting for staff’s scheduled time off, Summer Break Through and Summer Programs needs to be included in this schedule so all parties involved during the summer break are aware of the work planned within the respective buildings.
• Position will require “on call” duties and may require after hours work, as needed, to address facility needs that may arise from time to time outside the typical school hours.
• While the primary focus of this role is supervisory, the Assistant Director may occasionally assist with hands-on work in exceptional or emergency circumstances to support the team and ensure timely completion of mission-critical tasks.
• The position may require physical work to assist our staff, when needed, to assure we can properly complete work tasks in a timely manner.
• Manages and directs all grounds maintenance operations, including oversight of staff assignments and vendor coordination.
• Manage the campus key inventory and distribution tracking for all staff member keys. Assist the Director of Security with access card programming and distribution. Familiarize yourself with the existing campus access controls system as the campus “backup” for future planning and implementation purposes for the system.
• Responsible for the management of the school’s fleet vehicles including scheduling all annual service for the school’s vans, trucks and buses.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all issues related to the school’s rental properties.
• Manage vendors for annual service contracts for services such as trash removal, pest control, roofing repairs, plumbing repairs, equipment repairs, floor cleaning services and other vendors identified by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• Other work duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s degree is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years maintenance supervisory experience in a School or College maintenance/custodial department or maintenance/custodial supervisory experience working at an elderly care facility or hospital setting.
• Minimally 3 years supervisory experience leading a maintenance and custodial team with at least 6 staff members. Supervisory experience must have occurred within the past 5 years.
• Excellent customer service and computer skills. 
• Ability to create a team, mentor, and train a team.
• Ability to evaluate existing staff performances, discuss improvements to provide more efficient work expectations, manage change and work as a team member to address the physical plant needs of Sewickley Academy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• PA Driver’s license
• Lift up to 80 pounds 
• Ability to push, pull, and stand
• Walk up to 8 hours per day
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Bend
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Use basic hand tools and power tools
• Stamina for prolonged or short-term physical exertion

  ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. 

Sewickley Academy is committed to having an inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Summer holiday, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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