Assistant, Facilities

Full-time, Continuing Contract

2024-2025

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.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

A versatile maintenance technician responsible for a wide range of tasks, including preventive and routine maintenance such as general repairs, plumbing, painting, and equipment relocation. Additionally, this role will handle various duties such as security and emergency preparedness, supporting special events or projects, and responding to maintenance requests from employees.

This role is currently scheduled to work 3:00pm – 11:00pm for the foreseeable future; however, schedules are subject to change based on the operational needs of the School.

Responsibilities:

General repairs
Assist with filter replacement
Handle a variety of general building maintenance requests related to electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry
Make routine electrical repairs such as replacing small motors, lamp replacement, and changing ballasts
Conduct routine security checks throughout the shift
Move equipment, furniture, boxes
Assist with deliveries
Assist with traffic control
Assist with room setup and tear down involving the dismantling of equipment and furniture before and after events
Assist to maintain fire extinguishers
Remove snow from walkways, stairs, parking lots and devices as required
Provide after-hours ‘on call duty’ as required
Assist to open / close campus
Assist with shipping / receiving
Performs other duties as required

Requirements and 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 judgement and problem solving skills
Knowledge of health & safety regulations
General knowledge of building operations such as HVAC, electrical, fire alarm, plumbing and control systems an asset
Ability to organize and maintain lighting storage facility
Ability to maintain a light inventory control and re-order system
Ability to organize and maintain mechanical areas in a clean and well organized manner

Employment and Application Details:

Anticipated start date: October 2024

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000

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 School

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. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students 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, 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.