Facilities Specialist

About the role

The Bush School, a K-12 progressive, independent school located in Seattle, WA, is in search of an individual to join our Facilities Department as a Facilities Specialist, Safety & Security. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.

Responsibilities

• Escort 7th and 8th grade classes between the Middle School and Upper Campus.
• Assist with Lower, Middle, and Upper School lunch transitions to and from the MLK Community Center.
• Supervise students during lunch, both indoors and outdoors (including sport courts).
• Provide morning and afternoon traffic assistance to ensure safe drop-off and pickup.
• Conduct regular campus perimeter and garage sweeps to monitor for safety or security concerns.
• Perform routine safety checks of doors, gates, and building access points.
• Serve as an additional on-campus safety presence, assisting in emergencies and communicating promptly with Facilities or Security staff when issues arise.
• Support campus safety drills and emergency preparedness activities as directed.
• Assist with light grounds maintenance, including leaf and gutter cleanup.
• Safely perform ladder and roof work as needed for gutter and drainage maintenance.
• Support the transportation fleet by detailing and cleaning vehicles.
• Regularly monitor neighborhood parking compliance around campus and communicate concerns to the Facilities office.
• Help set up and tear down for school events as needed.
• Respond to daytime custodial or facilities emergencies.
• Assist with package deliveries and distribution.
• Support snow and ice removal during winter months.

Requirements

• Experience working in school, facilities, or public safety settings for two to five years preferred.
• Prior training or experience directing traffic or serving as a crossing guard strongly preferred.
• Strong awareness of safety procedures and ability to manage high-traffic areas calmly and confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and community members.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking across campus, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Comfortable working at heights, including using ladders and accessing roof areas for gutter cleaning and maintenance.
• Reliable, punctual, and collaborative team member who takes initiative and communicates clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates will have a philosophy that aligns with the school’s mission and values, maintain a strong work ethic, and possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide prompt, courteous customer service.

Skills

• Strong awareness of safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and working outdoors.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Reliable, punctual, and collaborative team member.

Benefits

The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees, which includes:

• Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for dependents of eligible employees (employee paid).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available to eligible employees (employee paid).
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees.
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid).
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid).
• Optional Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid).
• Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and their dependents.
• School lunch discounts.
• Free parking at Seattle, WA campus.
• Use of school fitness center.
• Paid Time Off (sick leave, vacation, and personal days).
• Professional Development opportunities.

Pay

Salary Range: $28.85-$31.25/hour (based on years of experience).

Schedule

Full Time (100% FTE - 40 hours per week).