Campus Technician I

About the role

Catlin Gabel is an independent, progressive school (preschool‑grade 12) whose mission is to foster compassionate and curious citizens of the world by inspiring in every student a love of learning and the courage to take responsible action. The school is located in the southwest hills of Portland, OR on a 67‑acre wooded campus. All team members are an integral part of the student experience and are expected to uphold our core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Inclusion. The Facilities team plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning environment that makes learning possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe & welcoming campus spaces: care for classrooms, offices, restrooms, athletic facilities, and other campus spaces; handle trash, recycling, compost, sanitation, and basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Support events, moves & campus readiness: set up and reset spaces for school and community events, move furniture and equipment, help with campus moves, and respond to work orders and facility requests.
• Operate equipment & work safely: use custodial tools, ladders, lifts, and, after training, campus vehicles and equipment; follow safety procedures and participate in emergency preparedness and response as assigned.
• Provide reliable service & campus support: help students, employees, families, and visitors; collaborate with Facilities colleagues and contractors; support building security and evening patrols; use good judgment when working independently.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet School insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, general maintenance, facilities, event setup, or other hands‑on experience is valued but not required.
• Reliability, judgment, and willingness to learn.

Skills

• Reliable & Responsive: follows through and responds quickly when needs change.
• Service‑Oriented: helpful, respectful, and solutions‑focused.
• Safe & Practical Problem‑Solver: notices issues, works safely, knows when to ask for help.
• Adaptable Team Player: shifts priorities, communicates well, pitches in where needed.
• Organized & Efficient: works with urgency while maintaining quality and safety.

Pay

Hiring pay range: $20 – $24 per hour.

Schedule

Regular schedule: 1:00 p.m.‑9:30 p.m., full‑time, 12‑month, hourly/non‑exempt. Schedule may change based on campus needs, events, and emergencies; evening, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Spring break and summer are peak operational periods.

Benefits

The School offers a generous benefits package. See the employment website for details: https://www.catlin.edu/about/employment.