Maintenance Worker (full-time/seasonal)

Description

Position/Title: Maintenance Worker (full-time/seasonal)

Appointment: May 2025 – September 2025

Reports To: Lyman Campus Manager

Laurel School seeks talented faculty and staff who will put our students first and strive to make a difference in their lives.  We seek to attract faculty and staff who thrive on being engaged participants in our community and are committed to developing young women as authentic learners and leaders.  The most successful candidates are solutions-driven, are willing to listen to learn, embrace iteration and practice as a necessary part of the product, see opportunities before problems, and thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking educational environment. Laurel lives our mission: to inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. 

Position Summary

 We are looking for a Seasonal Maintenance Worker to support our team during the busy months. The primary focus of this role will be interior painting, along with some light outdoor work such as trash checks. Additional duties will include helping with the relocation of classroom furniture and assisting maintenance technicians with various tasks. 

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Interior Painting: Prepare and paint interior walls, doors, trim, and other surfaces as needed. Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
   
• Furniture Moving: Assist in the relocation of classroom or office furniture as part of the summer setup and teardown.
   
• Outdoor Maintenance: Perform minor outdoor tasks such as checking and emptying trash cans and ensuring grounds are tidy.
   
• Assisting Maintenance Technicians: Help maintenance technicians with a variety of tasks, including basic repairs, cleaning, and general maintenance duties.
   
• Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and free of hazards.
   
• Follow safety protocols and report any safety concerns or issues.

Requirements

Candidate must be at least 18 years old with a valid Ohio driver's license and safe driving record. Additional qualities should include:

• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Experience in painting or general maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and equipment (up to [50 lbs / 23 kg]).
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and painting supplies.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions from senior staff.
• Ability to work in a team and assist with various maintenance tasks as needed.

Salary

Laurel offers competitive compensation package.

Work Environment

 Laurel School is a dynamic, forward-thinking, K-12 girls’ school with a co-ed early childhood division, where every child is well known. 

Laurel enjoys an outstanding local and national reputation and is home to the Laurel Center for Research on Girls. In a highly competitive school landscape, Laurel is fortunate to be a school of choice in Cleveland. Our emphasis on the whole child and our legacy of excellence in the teaching of girls set us apart. Located in Shaker Heights, OH (15 minutes from downtown Cleveland) with an additional rural campus 17 minutes away, the school has a suburban/rural advantage. The work environment is noted for being family-friendly and flexible. The feeling in the school is joyous, collaborative and innovative. Our curricular philosophy emphasizes community-based, interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Collaboration and reflective practice are key to pedagogy at Laurel. The school is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. 

Laurel School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; gender identity; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.