Director of Maintenance (Part Time 10-30 Hours Per week)

Montessori School of Fort Myers Director of Maintenance

The owner of Montessori School of Fort Myers is looking for a Part Time (10-30 Hours Per week) Director of Maintenance to begin immediately.

Duties & Activities:

• 2151 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
• A 100 student 5,000 ft2 preschool and private elementary school for children 0-6 years old. 25 staff, six classrooms, has its own tool shed / work shop that is well stocked with tools. You must be able to pass an FDLE Level 2 background check to work around our students.
• Handle all maintenance issues. We need someone who is a jack of all trades and can fix and build just about anything. The school has a regular maintenance schedule with annual, quarterly, and monthly tasks to be performed. In addition to regular scheduled maintenance, you will be in charge of fixing anything that comes up.
• Possible school job examples are: Fixing a surveillance camera went out, painting the trim board in a bathroom, patching a hole in the sheet rock. Fixing a minor leak in an HVAC duct, refinishing the wood on the playground, blowing leaves off the roof monthly, fixing a a strange smell coming from the washing machine, etc.
• We have several trailers that can be used to move equipment around as needed so if you have a trailer hitch on your vehicle that is a major plus. We will get you a Home Depot and Lowe’s card for spending.
• We need someone who is polite around the families and staff at the school since we have young children.
• Winter (cooler months) more outdoor projects
• Summer (warmer months) less hours outdoors, smaller projects that can be worked on inside.

Position Requirements:

Non-negotiable:

• Pass an FDLE Level 2 background check for the school.
• Positive attitude, polite, and knowledgeable about maintenance and carpentry.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Preferred:

• At least five years experience working in carpentry, a construction trade, as a handyman, property maintenance person, etc.
• You love interacting with children, especially 0-6 year olds.
• You love interacting with adults, even when they are sometimes stressed out teachers or grumpy parents.
• No college degree required, if you can prove you can handle the job that is what we are looking for.

Our Work Culture:

Our work culture is “fast, fun, and friendly”. We have fun together but also get things done. We are never late, exhibit professionalism at all times, and consider it a privilege to serve each other. This is a Part Time position, 10-30 hour Per week, with flexible hours.

We Offer:

• $30.00- $40.00 hourly based on experience and performance.
• Flexible hours.
• A flexible environment and family-oriented school culture

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 Per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass an FDLE Level 2 background check as required to work in a licensed child care center?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Carpentry/Construction Trade: 3 years (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations