Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

The Music Settlement; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep of its historic campus. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a vibrant environment, ensuring facilities are well-maintained and safe for all. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, assisting with events, and managing outdoor tasks such as snow removal and landscaping. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, contributing to a mission of enhancing community life through arts and education. If you enjoy hands-on work and being part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employee discount on music instruction

Generous benefits package

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of historic buildings and grounds.
• Perform daily maintenance tasks and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Carpentry

HVAC maintenance

Basic electrical repair

Basic plumbing repair

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Additional maintenance experience

Tools

Commercial lawn equipment

Snow removal equipment

Basic computer (Microsoft 365/Word)

Job description

Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.

Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!

Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.

BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.

• Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Founded in 1912, The Cleveland Music School Settlement (dba The Music Settlement) provides music and arts programming through our three Centers – Center for Music , Center for Early Childhood , and Center for Music Therapy – and BOP STOP performance venue. We provide accessible, life-enhancing music and arts experiences regardless of age, background, artistic ability, or economic circumstance. We aim to improve the quality of life for all those we serve and building healthy, thriving communities.

We offer a generous and comprehensive benefit package, an employee discount on music instruction, plus the opportunity to be part of our mission to add value to the community. Organization is situated in a beautiful setting near several of Cleveland's greatest cultural and arts institutions.

Primary purpose: The Skilled Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant position will assist the Director of Buildings & Grounds in all aspects of maintenance of our historic University Circle buildings and campus. Duties include but are not limited to the following.

Essential duties, skills needed and responsibilities:

Building maintenance:

• Experience plus a willingness to learn new mechanical skills needed to maintain our facilities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Carpentry skills necessary to repair impacts of wear and tear due to school use, such as: drywall/plaster repairs, door maintenance and repairs, and other basic woodworking and painting.
• HVAC maintenance on historic buildings, requiring a working understanding of and experience working with boiler systems, and various methods of heating and cooling buildings.
• Basic electrical repair and troubleshooting, such as bulb and ballast replacement.
• Basic plumbing repair and troubleshooting, such as addressing urgent repairs of sinks and toilets as well as leaks.
• Be trustworthy. Has responsibility to open and close/secure facilities, operate security systems and respond to emergencies as needed per policies and procedures.

School/Building Activities:

• Assisting with daily event set ups and teardowns, including moving chairs, tables and risers for musical events, lessons, and ensemble events in our performance spaces.
• Housekeeping, carpet shampooing, detailed cleaning.

Grounds:

• Snow and ice removal and salting, leaf removal, etc., including snow removal equipment and machines.
• Lawn maintenance and landscaping, including operating commercial lawn equipment and tools.

Physical requirements and Focus/Communications Requirements:

• Year-round outdoor work: exposure to heat and cold in the Cleveland environment as the seasons vary, including being outside in varied weather, with appropriate clothing for the conditions.
• Ability to kneel, bend, push/pull, stand and walk throughout the workday, and work in close and/or awkward spaces while doing building repairs or maintenance.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs., and move heavier items with mechanical assistance (such as using carts or dollys, or moving wheeled furniture and instruments, such as moving pianos which are on wheels within or between rooms).
• Ability to work efficiently and independently on assignments.
• Ability to follow spoken and written work and safety instructions and directions. Ability to hear, speak, read and write in English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.
• Basic computer use and understanding such as receiving and sending email using Microsoft 365/Word and viewing spreadsheets for assignments.
• Ability to work on ladders while performing maintenance and repairs, such as reaching above head.
• All other duties as assigned.

Educational requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; prefer additional maintenance experience and education or certifications.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates/employees must demonstrate eligibility for employment through BCI, FBI, and State of Ohio background checks to be approved to work in an Licensed Ohio Early Child care facility, free of particular criminal convictions as dictated by regulations. Successful applicants will need to create OCCRRA Account with ODJFS – Ohio Department of Jobs and Family, as well as obtain a physician’s approval (medical release form and vaccination verification) attesting that candidate/employee is physically fit to work in an early childhood setting.

Reports to: This position reports to the Director of Buildings & Grounds

Job Type: Full-time days, Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm on site in University Circle area, and assist on weekends as needed. This is an hourly, non-exempt role.

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