Grounds and Facilities Ojai Valley School - 4.3 Ojai, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Outdoor work experience Basic math High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Full Job Description Ojai Valley School is a pre-kindergarten to grade 12 boarding and day school located on two campuses in Ojai, California. The Lower Campus serves students in grades PK-8 and the Upper Campus serves students in grades 9-12. Since its inception, OVS has held progressive education and character development at the center of its philosophy and practice. "Educating the whole child" is more than a statement of intent. Our academic, residential life, outdoor education programs, and athletics create opportunities for intellectual growth and character development at each level of student maturity. The strength of our program is rooted in integrity, compassion, fairness, responsibility, respect and perseverance. Summary of Position Ojai Valley School is currently seeking a full-time Grounds & Maintenance Employee to support the care, maintenance, safety, and overall appearance of the school's campus and facilities. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and well-functioning school environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be dependable, hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the Facilities and Maintenance team. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy school environment. Key Responsibilities & Duties The Grounds & Maintenance Employee's primary responsibility is to assist with the daily care, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the school's grounds, buildings, and outdoor facilities . The employee will work closely with the Facilities/Maintenance team to ensure the campus remains safe, clean, functional, and welcoming. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Maintain lawns, landscaping, trees, shrubs, gardens, walkways, and other outdoor areas. Perform routine landscaping duties, including mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, planting, watering, and general grounds upkeep. Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and appropriately. Have basic knowledge of electrical needs/repairs. Replacing light bulbs/switches and electrical sockets. Plumbing experience to help replace faucets, plumbing leaks/fixtures, repair water and sewer lines. Assist with irrigation system maintenance and identify and report leaks or other irrigation concerns. Perform general building and facility maintenance, including minor repairs and upkeep as assigned. Maintain cleanliness and organization of outdoor areas, maintenance areas, storage spaces, and work areas. Assist with preparation of athletic fields, outdoor recreational areas, and campus facilities for school activities and events. Remove trash, debris, leaves, branches, and other materials from campus grounds. Assist with campus set-up and breakdown for school events, including moving tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials. Monitor campus grounds and facilities for potential safety hazards and promptly report concerns to the appropriate supervisor. Assist with preventative maintenance projects and larger campus improvement projects as needed. Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner at the direction of your supervisor. Follow all school policies and procedures, including those related to safety, equipment use, and working around students. Maintain appropriate boundaries and professionalism when working in areas occupied by students. Assist with emergency maintenance needs or other operational needs as directed. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation and appearance of the school.

Qualification Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree(GED) or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

California driver's license preferred; current CPR and First Aid certification preferred, California Teaching Credential preferred.

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, and the ability to calculate grades. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk for long hours; be okay with bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing; sit; use hands and fingers a lot to handle, grab or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance on uneven ground or while carrying things. Be able to go up and down ladders or stairs; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, wear safety gear like gloves, goggles, helmets etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions that are hot, cold, loud, dusty and/or wet. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ojai Valley School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status. To submit your resume, or for further assistance or information, please contact Morgan Middough at .

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person