Facilities Maintenance Staff - PT

Westminster Theological Seminary; Laverock (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant to support the Grounds and Buildings team with routine maintenance, landscaping, and event setup.

You will perform seasonal grounds work, trash collection, and basic painting or construction tasks, and you may run errands and move furniture as needed. This role offers 12–20 hours weekly during the school year, with optional summer hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete routine tasks daily.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities Team with building and grounds maintenance.
• Seasonal grounds maintenance including grass cutting, edging, trimming, leaf removal, and snow removal.
• Support trash collection, event set-up and takedown, and arranging classrooms, tables, and chairs.
• Assist with facilities projects such as painting and construction.
• Run errands and pick up supplies and equipment.

Skills

Routine task execution

Follow directions under supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Purpose:

Assist Facilities Team with building and grounds maintenance functions and projects.

Essential Functions:

• Seasonal grounds maintenance: grass cutting; edging; trimming; maintaining shrubs, trees and flowerbeds; leaf collection and removal; and snow removal.
• Other campus maintenance: trash collection, event set-up and take-down; arranging classrooms, tables, and chairs.
• Facilities project assistance: such as painting and construction.
• Facilities assistance: Run errands; pick up supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Contacts/Relationships

• Facilities Director
• Facilities Technician
• Custodial Staff
• Employees or students that work or study in the area being maintained.
• Employees who request attention to a specific maintenance need
• Vendor delivery personnel / Contractor directional assistance

Requirements

Skills

• Able to complete routine tasks daily, as well as the ability to be very flexible.
• Able to follow both verbal and written directions and to use this instruction to complete tasks with limited supervision very important.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Currently enrolled at Westminster Theological Seminary Preferred
• Maintenance, Landscaping, or Building Trades experience Preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license

Attributes

• Willing to serve and follow directions.
• While efficient, also able to operate equipment or perform tasks, in a safe manner
• Attention to detail.
• Appreciates the importance of tasks, especially relative to the end results.
• A sense of humor

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to lift 70 able pounds.
• General good stamina and fitness for both indoor and eastern PA year-round outdoor conditions

Work Schedule 12-20 hours weekly, normally weekdays during the school semester; additional

hours during the Summer.