General Facilities Associate

About the role

The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year. Mr. Gunn had a deep appreciation for the natural world, believing that in nature students understand themselves as humans and their place in the world. He took a principled stand against slavery and spurred students (and the town at large) to examine their beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Fuel School and Department vehicles.
• Clean School and Department vehicles.
• Aid and perform Event Set-ups/breakdowns.
• Aid with furniture moves (offices/dorm rooms/etc.).
• Aid in Maintenance Shop inventory control.
• Maintain Shop cleanliness.
• Make various deliveries on campus (transportation provided).
• Perform various minor maintenance tasks (training provided).
• Aid in various Grounds/Landscape tasks (training provided).
• Aid in various Housekeeping tasks (training provided).
• Aid in the logistical operations of the Department.
• Aid in the maintenance of on-campus ice rink (training provided).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CT Driver’s License with a clean driving record and have reliable transportation.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms.
• Occasional night and weekend hours will be required for special events (graduation, reunions, etc.), and inclement weather.
• Be willing to learn all aspects of the Facilities Department Operations as well as offer ideas for improvements and efficiencies.
• Possess basic math skills, be able to read, write and speak fluent English.