Charles Wright Academy (CWA) is a co-educational, non-religious, independent school located in University Place, WA. Charles Wright Academy is located on a beautiful, green, and sprawling 107-acre campus that includes athletic fields and more than 60 acres of gorgeous Pacific Northwest forests that also serve as an extension of our proper academic campus. Our educational philosophy of experiential learning includes unique daily opportunities for wilderness exploration, hiking, birding, wildlife observations, gardening, nature habitat sketch subjects for art studies, local biological science exploration, conservation work, farming, and more.

The only completely co-educational, independent, and non-religious school serving students in preschool through grade 12 in the South Sound area, CWA provides a challenging and nurturing environment with college preparatory academics and robust programming that prepare students to thrive and successfully launch into college and beyond. A wide array of experiential education, artistic, athletic, travel, and service opportunities promote students’ social-emotional development and provide students avenues to discover and pursue their passions. A culture that values self-expression, appropriate autonomy, and exploration of their authentic selves, students are nurtured, encouraged, mentored, and supported by a highly-qualified and experienced faculty that share collective institutional values and provide engaging, active, and joyful experiences for students each and every day.

Charles Wright Mission Statement

To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

Position Description

The Maintenance personnel perform routine maintenance on all buildings and ground equipment/systems and provides assistance to the faculty, staff and students as needed. This position may work independently in routine maintenance assignments or under the technical direct.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Personnel I, as directed by the Director of Operations, will oversee their assigned divisions’ student support needs by providing:

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of campus buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• ? Accurately utilize campus work order system - FMX (Training provided).
• ? Safe completion of assigned work orders within time allotment is essential.
• ? Maintain a safe work environment and troubleshooting practices.
• ? Maintains records and logs of repairs, inventory used, costs, time and other information requested.
• ? Perform general routine maintenance on all forms of commercial and light industrial electrical, plumbing, HVACR and boiler systems.
• ? This position may work independently and utilize a general knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical such as lighting and plumbing and door hardware.
• ? Provide quality assistance in identifying the root cause of related problems, providing input and information in support of the campus/facilities mission.
• ? Perform preventive maintenance, operation, and repair of HVACR equipment and other building maintenance assignments.
• ? Able to Learn the Buildings Management System (Training provided).
• ? Operate light and industrial machinery, provide assistance to the faculty, staff and
• students as directed by their supervisor.
• ? Suggest efficiency measures to leadership.
• ? Maintain and organize parts and equipment supplies, lists, catalogs, and maintain safety records.
• ? Observance of the Safety Data Sheet policy and procedures.
• ? Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates will possess appropriate expertise and experience for an applicant able to perform the duties as outlined in this posting and deliver consistent and excellent outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities. Two (2) or more years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, repair work, or related field.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualified candidates are required to have a valid WA motor vehicle operator license. Needs to have basic computer skills including Google Suite and good customer service skills, including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.

Desired Qualifications:

Additionally desired, but not required, qualifications are knowledge of repairing and maintaining locks, doors and frames, performing new construction key/lock take-offs while reviewing and approving hardware specifications according to CWA standards. Installation of new locks, cut new and duplicate keys and pin cores as needed will be a plus for this position.

Basic knowledge of single and three-phase electrical systems, commercial plumbing,

HVACR systems (both electric and gas), and a basic knowledge and use of basic

carpentry and painting skills.

Knowledge of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ability to read and interpret.

SDS instructions. Experience reading building plans and work experience in a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, of Electrical, HVACR, building envelope issues, including windows, carpentry, door hardware. And have a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime and shift work.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed both inside and outside, being exposed to a variety of weather conditions for the Pacific Northwest. Exposure to high noise levels and a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding, lifts, ladder, and high places, and exposure to heat, weather extremes for the Pacific Northwest and work with various chemicals.

The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, stand for sustained periods, push and pull using steady force, perform activities requiring repetitive arm-hand movements and be in good physical condition to be able to lift up to 75 pounds is essential.

Driving a school truck or van is necessary, which requires a valid Washington State driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Salary & Benefits

This position has a salary range between $23 and $25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available are subject to plan and candidate eligibility.

Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental; Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability; Health Care FSA; and Dependent Care FSA may be available to employees, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.

Retirement Plan: CWA offers an employer and employee contributed 403(b) plan, up to a 7.5% employer contribution subject to the terms of the plan documents and employee eligibility.

Vacation: Employees receive 13 days of per year in fiscal years 1-5; 18 paid vacation days in fiscal years 6-10; and 23 paid vacation days for 11+ fiscal years of service.

Paid Sick Leave: Employees may receive 116 hours of paid sick/wellness leave per year.

Paid Holidays: CWA offers 12 paid holidays per year.

Other Benefits: EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Assistance for employees seeking advanced degrees, Professional Development opportunities, Child Tuition Remission of 50% for those choosing to enroll at CWA, 50% discount of Extended Day childcare services and Summer Camp programming for eligible enrolled students.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter addressing why you feel you are the right fit for this role at Charles Wright Academy and how that aligns with both our Mission and Inclusion Statements (both included in this posting). Please provide an updated resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references (which must include your most recent supervisor) via Paylocity where this posting occurs.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. No phone calls or inquiries, please.

Inclusion Statement

Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.

We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.

The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)