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• Custodian and Facilities Manager

  About the Position

  After 20 years in rented facilities, SGS completed construction on the main building of our permanent home in spring 2022. We relocated for the start of the 2022-2023 school year and immediately began work to build a gym. With that facility’s opening in January 2025, our campus is now complete.

  
  

  Seattle Girls’ School is seeking a dedicated Custodian & Facilities Manager. This position is ideal for an individual with custodial experience who is eager to develop into a facilities management role. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the school facilities, while  training to assume greater responsibilities in all aspects of facilities management. This person reports to the Director of Operations.

  
  

  Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage ongoing maintenance in and around the school, including performing basic maintenance and repairs
  • Monitor and ensure the ongoing security and safety of the premises
  • Monitor all systems (electrical, heating, HVAC, etc) and take necessary action if problems arise
  • Assist with heavy lifting and moving, including event set-up support
  • Direct, coordinate and negotiate contracts with independent contractors and vendors
  • Responsible for fire and general alarm system maintenance
  • Member of the school’s risk management team, including supporting building-related functions during emergencies and drills.
  • Organize the ordering of supplies for facilities cleaning and maintenance
  • Participate in school community through lunch duty and weekly student assemblies
  • May include other duties as assigned

  
  

  Qualifications:

  • Understanding of general construction and maintenance
  • Good interpersonal skills and a customer service approach
  • Ability to safely and proficiently use power and hand tools
  • Physical stamina to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, work on a ladder of 5+ feet in height, standing for extended periods, and working in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to occasionally work after hours, as necessary

  
  

  Personal Attributes:

  • Strong work ethic with high standards of organization and accountability
  • Ability to effectively manage projects with minimal supervision
  • Proficient with computers and ability to learn new technology
  • Growth mindset and desire to grow and learn professionally
  • Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive environment

  
  

  Compensation:  

  This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly position. We are committed to staff learning, growth and development. Our investment includes:

  • Competitive salaries. The compensation  for this position is $28.84/hour-$31.25/hour. SGS is committed to transparent, equitable compensation practices. Hourly rates are benchmarked using current market data and bands are created to demonstrate the growth potential within the band. Typically, offers are made at the starting place of the band.
  • Generous time off including 20 vacation days and 10 paid non-vacation days for medical or family leave.
  • Nine (9) company-wide holidays and a six-day December closure.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • A 3% contribution to a retirement plan starting after 6 months of employment.
  • An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and self-care/community care

  
  

  Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

  With a staff that cares deeply about social and racial justice, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We are committed to building a school with raised consciousness in order to impact how we work with students, as well as how we work together as a team. We hope you will join us as we continue to build a justice-centered school that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued.

  
  

  To Apply:

  Please email a resume and targeted cover email, addressed to Lexi Keeler, Director of Operations, to apply@seattlegirlsschool.org that addresses why you are the right person for this position. This will be a fast-moving search with rolling interviews. Applications received by June 30, 2025 will be given priority. We are planning for a mid-August start date.

  
  

  Seattle Girls’ School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Seattle Girls’ School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or family composition in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. Seattle Girls’ School admits girls, regardless of the gender they were assigned at birth, and non-binary students who were assigned female at birth.