Maintenance Professional

 

Come work with an amazing team of educators at the oldest Montessori elementary school in Cincinnati.  We are a vibrant and supportive community that nurtures the whole child … and the whole adult!  We’ve been named a top workplace for eight years running.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Starting Date: October 2025 (Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.)
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• ½ hour unpaid lunch break, and as needed for Snow Removal or other building emergency

Salary:  Salary starts at $32,000 and is commensurate with experience, education and credentials.
Position Summary: Repairs and maintains equipment, physical structures, controls, grounds, furniture and performs basic plumbing, mechanical and electrical functions on school grounds. 

In the event of inclement weather, this position is classified as essential. All essential staff are expected to be at work during inclement weather, unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.
  
Position Responsibilities:

• General Building Maintenance:
  • Performs basic duties such as painting, repairing walls/holes, caulking; fixes light fixtures, replaces ballasts and light bulbs; fixes door knobs, closers and hinges; hangs shelving and moves furniture
  • Floor maintenance, buffing and waxing areas quarterly

• Plumbing:
  • Performs general plumbing such as fixing, unclogging, and/or replacing faucets, sinks and toilets
• Electrical:
  • Handles basic electrical needs to include replacing ballasts, bulbs, light fixtures, switches and outlets
• Mechanical:
  • Performs general maintenance on equipment by greasing pumps, motors and bearings; changing and/or replacing motors, pump couplings, belts and filters
• Grounds:
  • Maintains grounds by cutting, raking and trimming; weeding flower beds; collecting and removing leaves, grass clippings and branches 
  • snow removal
• Other Duties:
  • Performs all other job-related functions as assigned
  • Assistance with projects designed by staff and students.
  • Opening of car doors and greeting children/ families daily

Position Qualifications:
    Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to use hand tools, chain saws, grass/brush trimmers, drills, circular saws, lawn mowers, leave vacuums and operate all-terrain vehicles
• Prior work experience in this field
• Ability to cultivate effective working relationships with a broad range of employees, students, and external contacts

• Background checks - FBI, BCI, Safe Parish
• Safe Parish training

Preferred

• 5+ years general maintenance experience
• Understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy 

Essential Physical Functions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements    

• Carrying, Writing, Bending, Stooping, Grasping, Standing, Twisting, Sitting, Lifting, Walking, Kneeling, Reaching Overhead, Crouching, Filing Documents
• Lifting/pulling/pushing up to 20 pounds continually
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing of equipment and materials weighing in excess of 100 pounds
• Frequent ladder climbing and required reaching in all directions
• Operate hand tools, garden equipment and electrical drills/saws

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements

• Must be able to see and hear clearly
• Visual acuity up to 20 feet is required
• Must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors
• Must have use of side vision
• Must be able to read and distinguish small print.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Equipment operation
• Problem solving
• Service orientation
• Communicates well with co-workers and families

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position.  They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in this position.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references to Kristin Weiss:  kweiss@mercymontessori.org

Mercy Montessori is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Learn more here: https://mercymontessori.org/discover/deib/
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