Maintenance Assistant-Buildings & Grounds

The Music Settlement; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Music Settlement is seeking a Maintenance Assistant-Buildings & Grounds to support the Director of Buildings & Grounds in maintaining historic University Circle buildings and campus. The role is on-site with paid parking and includes benefits.

Schedule is Tue–Thu 12:30 pm–9 pm, Fri 12:30 pm–8:30 pm, Sat 8 am–5 pm, with occasional Sundays. Candidates should have 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years hands-on building repair/maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED; additional maintenance education or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform building repairs including drywall, doors, painting, and carpentry.
• Maintain HVAC systems and boiler-related components in historic buildings.
• Handle basic electrical, plumbing, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Open/close facilities and respond to security and emergency situations.
• Assist with daily event set ups, teardowns, and housekeeping in performance spaces.
• Maintain grounds, perform lawn care, snow/ice removal, and seasonal landscape tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Event setup

Lawn maintenance

Snow removal

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Maintenance Assistant-Buildings & Grounds

Maintenance Assistant-Buildings & Grounds

Primary purpose: The Skilled Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Assistant will assist the Director of Buildings & Grounds in all aspects of maintenance of our historic University Circle buildings and campus.

The schedule for this Full Time, Benefits Eligible role is Tuesday - Thursday, 12:30 pm-9 pm, Friday 12:30 pm -8:30 pm, Saturday 8 am - 5 pm. Occasional Sundays. Please see the mandatory screening steps below.

Essential duties, skills needed and responsibilities: Must have 2 or more years of hands-on building repair/maintenance experience using skills as described below.

Building maintenance:

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 other systems

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.

Experienced in opening and closing/securing facilities, operating security systems and respond to emergencies as needed per policies and procedures.

Experience plus a willingness to learn new mechanical skills needed to maintain our facilities and grounds .

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.

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. Assist with spill/accident clean-ups, such as in preschool setting.

Grounds:

• Significant time spent outdoors, as required for the seasons.
• Lawn maintenance and landscaping, including operating commercial lawn equipment and tools.
• Snow and ice removal and salting, leaf removal, etc. including commercial equipment

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 signed medical release form and vaccination verification attesting that candidate/employee is physically fit to work in an early childhood setting, at applicants expense, prior to beginning work.

Reports to: Director-Director of Buildings & Grounds

Job Type And Benefits: The role is on site at University Circle. Free on site parking. Benefits include voluntary health, dental, vision insurance plans. Company provided life and disability insurance, and retirement contribution after one year of service. Occasional back-up coverage to be provided to our Ohio City Campus as well. This is an hourly, non-exempt role (eligible for overtime).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20-$23 per hour, Depending on length of experience and maintenance skills/expertise

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.

The Music Settlement is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation for the application process or at any time, and if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail], or call 216-231-5035.