Facilities Associate

About the role

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Facilities Associate. This position is a hands-on, community-centered role that helps ensure the smooth daily operation of the school through facilities maintenance, event support, and campus logistics.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with and caring for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks
• Growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities
• Applying skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building
• Proactively and reflectively communicating through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators
• Growing our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts
• Serving as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts
• Employing Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication
• Facilities Support: Collaborate with facilities staff to complete work tickets; Daily student arrival and dismissal support includes monitoring doors, helping students safely cross the street and load/unload, directing traffic, and using a radio to communicate with school staff; Monitor two-way radio and respond to all transmissions including emergencies, clean-ups, deliveries, etc.; Proactively ensure all facilities are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment
• Event Support: Proactively plan and execute logistics for events/meetings/games by organizing space selection and reservation with event organizer; Keep security informed of on-campus events for arrival and flow purposes; Adjust hours to be on campus for events; Make sure event organizer is able to contact you during event via radio and/or phone

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for this role will embody a strong service mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to supporting the school community. They will be resourceful, dependable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming campus environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge in building trades and facility systems including fire and life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, building automation systems, etc.; Ability to safely operate hand/power tools and equipment including ladders, snow blowers, box cutters, hand trucks, saws, drills, grinders, sanders, etc.; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Must be able to effectively operate a two-way radio; Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Applications including Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.; Ability to work safely, efficiently, and manage multiple tasks at the same time; Skilled problem solver, highly resourceful, creative, and proactive; Works well on a team and independently with supervision

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Some college coursework preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in facilities management or related field; Experience working in a K-8 educational setting is preferred
• Training: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent training in building trades and facility systems; Completion of a recognized training program in Microsoft Office applications

Skills

• Working knowledge in building trades and facility systems including fire and life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, building automation systems, etc.
• Ability to safely operate hand/power tools and equipment including ladders, snow blowers, box cutters, hand trucks, saws, drills, grinders, sanders, etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to effectively operate a two-way radio
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Applications including Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Skilled problem solver, highly resourceful, creative, and proactive
• Works well on a team and independently with supervision

Benefits

Catherine Cook offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits for full-time eligible employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) plan
• 100% of the premium covered for Basic Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care available
• Professional Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Pay

In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position's salary range is $24-$27/hour. When extending an offer, Catherine Cook considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Schedule

Starting Date: ASAP