Operations Technician (full-time) at Cary Academy in Cary, NC

SCOPE

Cleans and sanitizes buildings, furnishings, equipment, and vehicles. Provides event setup and breakdown support for both internal and external campus activities and events. Assists with other campus operations needs as assigned. Supports the Campus Operations Division in ensuring that all campus facilities are maintained in a safe and clean condition at all times; works closely with other members of the CA community to ensure that facilities remain available for school events and activities as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs cleaning tasks on an ongoing basis to maintain the campus in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Such tasks include but are not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, buffing, washing, polishing, dusting, scrubbing, and/or disinfecting building surfaces, furnishings, and equipment. Empties, transports, and disposes of trash, recycling, and special handling (medical and chemical) items. Stocks restroom and other housekeeping supplies as needed.

• Completes internal and external event and activity setup, support and breakdown including furniture relocation and setup, placement of linen, equipment and other event items, and breakdown of events.

• Fulfills other planned and unplanned operations service requests as assigned in an effective and efficient manner with minimal interruption to campus activity. Responds to emergency cleaning situations that may involve blood, other bodily fluids, chemicals, or sharp objects. Such requests may include working additional hours or alternate work schedules.

• Serves as operations support for weekend events and activities on a rotating basis with other members of the Operations Team.

• Prepares, handles, and stores cleaning products in a safe, compliant, and orderly manner.

• Operates, maintains, and stores cleaning tools and equipment in a safe, compliant, and orderly manner.

• Remedies unsafe, unsanitary, or unclean situations as identified, requesting assistance and support as required. Makes recommendations and suggestions to the Operations Supervisor, Director of Campus Operations and/or the Associate Director of Campus Operations to improve the safe, efficient, and effective operations of Cary Academy.

• Assists with the maintenance and operation of school vehicles as needed including transporting students on occasion (both daily transportation routes and field trips), taking vehicles to off-campus maintenance and repair locations, refueling, and interior/exterior cleaning.

• Provides additional operations support as needed within the Campus Operations Division including but not limited to traffic control, office and furniture relocation, inclement weather campus cleanup/recovery, and supplemental security support.

• Engages actively in the school’s diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism work in furtherance of Cary Academy’s commitment to equity and justice. In conjunction with manager, identifies and pursues ongoing professional development. Completes all required administrative, operational, and professional development tasks and activities in a responsive and timely manner per school operating policies and procedures. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual in this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Cleaning skills in a commercial and/or educational setting.

• Ability to read and write legibly in English; sufficient math skills to mix and handle cleaning products, tools, and equipment.

• Basic technology skills-emailing, operating a computer, entering data into a technology device; experience in a Windows environment preferred

The individual in this position is expected to:

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Operate cleaning equipment, tools, and/or vehicles for extended periods of time in a safe manner.

• Reach, lift, push, pull, carry and perform repetitive motion tasks associated with cleaning and setup responsibilities.

• Climb up and down on a stepstool or ladder.

• Handle cleaning products, trash, and biohazard waste

• Pay attention to detail and accuracy essential, as well as proven ability to handle a multiple-task, pressure-deadline work environment.

• Work independently to complete tasks without close supervision.

• Work collegially with employees, parents and members of the Cary Academy and external community in a highly collaborative environment. Work effectively with vendors, contractors, and/or other business partners, professionals, and outside organizations.

• Maintain confidentiality and interact with students, parents, and employees as well as internal and external constituents with sensitivity and understanding.

• Perform position responsibilities in a professional manner that models and ensures a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and work environment and upholds the school’s commitment to its cornerstones (the mission, the vision, the values, the beliefs, the employee culture and the portraits of a teacher and a graduate).

• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth, including adapting to the ongoing usage of technology at Cary Academy.

• Meet the expectation of regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Cary Academy vehicle operating standards

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of cleaning, janitorial, facilities or other related experience. Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

WORK SCHEDULE

Days: In general, this position is scheduled to work on campus Monday through Friday. In addition, this position is expected to work a Saturday and Sunday on a rotating basis with other team members; when this happens, the position will be provided two other days off that work week. There may also be certain work requirements that could result in a need for temporary modification of this schedule, including work in the evenings, on the weekend, or during school holiday breaks. Such schedule changes are determined in coordination with the Operations Supervisor and Associate Director of Campus Operations.

Hours: This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The actual times worked are determined by the supervisor and may fluctuate given the nature and seasonality of this position and are determined in coordination with the Division Head. This position may be called upon after hours and on weekends to respond to Campus Operations unplanned needs or emergencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Specific tasks and deadlines may vary and are provided to the employee by his/her supervisor.