Flex Crew - Full Time, 12-month

Principia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Principia is seeking a Flex Crew Worker for full-time, 12-month work at Elsah, IL. You will perform a variety of duties including cleaning, maintenance, and delivery tasks on campus, with on-call responsibilities for pool operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, the ability to follow instructions, and the capacity to work safely in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will be versatile team players with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Versatility and ability to work with others.
• Driver’s license preferred and driving delivery experience a plus.
• Must be able to swim and operate pool equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Collect recycling materials and take to designated containers.
• Move and set up dorm and office furniture.
• Set up/take down tables, chairs, and other equipment per work orders.
• Vacuum, extract, and clean upholstery and floors.
• Clean windows and high areas; operate floor machines.
• Deliver supplies to buildings; support college programs as needed.
• Perform pool maintenance and safety duties; test and adjust chemicals.
• Respond to emergencies as on-call Flex Crew; perform PMs and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Accountability & results orientation

Problem solving

Proactivity & ownership

Attention to detail

Collaboration & collegiality

High School Diploma

Follow instructions

Drive delivery truck

Ladder/height safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

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Flex Crew - Full Time, 12-month

Regular Full-Time Elsah, IL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2000

Salary Range: $19.49 To $22.22 Annually

Title: Flex Crew Worker

Position Type:Full-time, 12-month

Summary

Performs Flex Crew duties in accordance with the established standards and instructions in assigned areas.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collects recycling material in dorms and campus buildings and takes to designated containers
• Move/set up dorm and office furniture
• Set up/take down tables, chairs, risers, etc., for different activities in accordance with work order instructions
• Vacuums, extracts, bonnet upholstery furniture and carpeted floors
• Scrubs floors of indoor Tennis Courts, Gym floors using floor machine
• Cleans high areas with high lift or tall ladder
• Cleans windows inside and out
• Delivers specific quantities of chemical, paper good and other items to selected building from the Facilities Receiving in a timely manner.
• Delivers/picked up clean/dirty linens from student dormitories and apartments to support college programs
• Performs Prin Express pick-up and delivery to St. Louis and surrounding areas
• Swimming Pool Maintenance and Safety, which includes:
  • Doing daily chemical tests and adjustments. Hazardous chemicals are handled, which require the use of a respirator and fit testing for respirators annually
• Cleaning the pool/spa inside and out
• Making sure all safety equipment is both in good shape and where it needs to be for our customers, to support the Principia Swim Team program and the Blue & Gold customer program
• Flex Crew are personnel that are “On-Call” to respond to service emergencies for the pools, should a power outage occur
• Doing equipment PM's, diagnose, repair, replace, re-build items such as pumps, motors, hoses, filters, chemical feeders, valves
• Two Flex personnel are trained in confined space work and safety
• Flex personnel are encouraged to obtain and maintain a State Department of Health and Safety Certified Pool Operators license
• The Facilities Flex Crew is responsible for the health safety of everyone who uses the pools, therefore:
  • It is the Flex Crew’s responsibility to decide if the pools are open or closed. The employee’s and Principia’s State licenses and/or the pool State license could be at risk if the right decisions are not made.
  • If the job is not done correctly, someone could be injured or the State could close the pools down.
• Performs other such duties that may be assigned
• Maintains all floor and Housekeeping equipment – doing PM's, diagnosing, repairing, and replacing parts such as electrical motors, pumps, brushes, switches, etc. These tasks help the Facilities budget and also, make sure that this equipment is not gone for long periods of time while it is being repaired somewhere else

Core Competencies

• Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Requires versatility and ability to work in harmony with others.
• Ability to drive delivery truck safely and efficiently, on or off campus, so as not to injure persons or items being delivered.
• Understands and complies with the safe use of all equipment in use.
• Ability to use a 20” machine and other floor equipment.
• Ability to use high lift and tall ladders up to 60 feet.
• Must know how to swim

Special Requirements

• Wears Safety shoes and other safety equipment needed or assigned, including a respirator.
• Must have a current, and preferably, an infraction-free driver’s license.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, climbing ladders, and using a high lift. Must be able to lift and carry 80 lbs.
• Pool work – ability to swim
• Must be able to wear a respirator

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range for this position commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Learn more about all our benefits here , including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.