GRCS Facility Maintenance Custodian

Grand Rapids Christian Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Grand Rapids seeks a Facility Maintenance Custodian to ensure the facilities are well-maintained and in good working order. This full-time position involves various maintenance tasks across several buildings, requiring strong communication skills and collaboration with the facilities team. The ideal candidate must be a committed Christian passionate about creating a positive environment and serving a diverse community. Interested individuals should apply online and submit required documentation to the hiring manager.

Qualifications

• Must be a committed, practicing Christian.
• Flexible worker who responds to unexpected events responsibly.
• Self‑directed worker who can work independently.
• Values collaboration, service, and people.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and responsive to unexpected events.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and move equipment/furnishings.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Helps create a positive environment for facilities staff and community.
• Proficient with Google apps.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general maintenance and repairs in various facilities.
• Inspect all systems regularly and coordinate with service providers.
• Remove snow and ice from parking lot and sidewalks.
• Removes snow and ice from parking lot and sidewalks.
• Coordinates with Facilities team to maintain grounds.
• Ensures building is secured at all times.
• Assists in cleaning buildings if needed.
• Able to use ladders, aerial lifts, and work on higher areas including the roof.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds

Ability to use Google apps

Google apps

Tools

Google apps

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Facility Maintenance Full-time

BUILDING: Grand Rapids Christian High School

CONTRACT: Full-time, full-year, hourly position per GRCS position classification scale

• Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

REPORTS TO: Facility Maintenance Supervisor

COORDINATES WITH: Facility Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, Facilities Administrative Assistant, Administrative Team, Facilities Team

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facility Maintenance Custodian coordinates with the Facility Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that all parts of the facility are in good working order. This includes maintenance and repair of the academic area in the school, both gymnasiums, the DeVos Center of Arts and Worship, GRCS Central Office, Eagle Stadium, Eagle Ice Center, Gainey Athletic Fields, and all grounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• General maintenance and repair including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, furniture, equipment, flooring, and grounds (does not include mowing, etc.)
• Inspects all systems regularly
• Partners with Facility Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate with service providers
• Removes snow and ice from parking lot and sidewalks
• Coordinates with Facilities team to maintain grounds
• Collaborates to ensure that building is secured at all times
• Assists in cleaning buildings if needed
• Ability to use ladders, aerial lifts, and work on higher areas including the roof
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• A committed, practicing Christian
• Possesses maintenance experience
• Passion to work with a diverse student and staff population from a Christian perspective
• Values collaboration, service, and people
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible worker who responds to unexpected events in a responsible manner
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and move equipment/furnishings to perform required tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Self‑directed worker who can work independently
• Helps to create and maintain a positive environment for facilities staff and community
• Ability to use Google apps
• Certified in CPR

The Facility Maintenance Custodian is a:

• Disciple of Christ
• Culturally Competent Professional
• Thoughtful Neighbor
• Creative Solution Finder
• Communicator and Collaborator

READY TO APPLY?

Applicants should complete the online application form for support staff on the GRCS website. Applicants should also send a resume, letter of interest, and letters of reference to Jeremy Pyper ([e-mail]), High School Facilities Manager at Grand Rapids Christian Schools. Application deadline: Until filled