Assistant, Facilities (Seasonal)

Full-Time, Fixed-term Contract (May – August)

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, every day students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.

Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

As an integral member of the facilities team, you will be responsible for performing preventive and routine maintenance such as: general repairs, power washing, plumbing, painting and moving equipment, furniture and boxes.

This role is a fixed-term contract that runs from mid to late May to the end of August.

Responsibilities:

General repairs
Power washing
Handle a variety of general building maintenance requests related to electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry
Conduct routine security checks throughout the shift
Move equipment, furniture, boxes
Assist with deliveries
Assist with traffic control as required
Assist with room setup and tear down involving the dismantling of equipment and furniture before and after events
Provide after-hours ‘on call duty’ as required
Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

Self-motivated team player with proven organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to adapt quickly to varying assignments along with the flexibility to adjust to changing schedules as required
Effective communicator with demonstrated high degree of accuracy and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Ability to lift and move heavy objects
Sound judgment and problem solving skills
Knowledge of health & safety regulations an asset
General knowledge of building operations such as HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, plumbing and control systems an asset

Employment and Application Details:

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Please include the following with your application:

A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Girls are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, the Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.