JOB TITLE:        Building Maintenance

 

REPORTS TO:   Director of Operations

 

JOB GOAL:   A Building Maintenance responsibilities of ensuring a building's functionality, safety, and upkeep. This includes performing preventative maintenance, repairing equipment, addressing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues, and conducting routine inspections. Building maintenance workers also handle tasks like replacing fixtures, minor carpentry, painting, and landscape maintenance

 

OVERVIEW:     EastSide Charter School (K-8, founded in 1997) is a free, public school that collectively educates approximately 500 students across the campus in Wilmington. Eastside prides themselves on being a community-based school, using multiple partnerships, strong relationships with families, and a having dedicated and hard-working staff to ensure academic success for all students. Since 2011, EastSide has undergone a significant turnaround. Growing an average of 30 proficiency points in Math and Reading, EastSide has been touted by Delaware’s governor and the Delaware Department of Education as a model for school turnaround and urban school success. In 2025, we officially opened the first Stem Hub in the city of Wilmington. As a result of our desired success, we hope to improve our communities by ensuring that our students develop the character and skills necessary to being an influential and contributing member of the community and global society. This position is suited for someone who is willing to do “Whatever it Takes” to support our students in being successful in school and in life.

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

The Building Maintenance Person will:

 

• Preventative Maintenance:Implementing regular checks and procedures to minimize potential problems. 
• Repairs:Fixing faulty equipment, components, and structures, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. 
• Building Inspections:Regularly inspecting buildings, systems, and equipment to identify potential issues and safety hazards. 
• General Maintenance:Performing tasks like painting, flooring repair, carpentry, drywall repair, and window washing. 
• Landscape Maintenance:Assisting with landscaping tasks as needed. 
• Equipment and Appliance Installation:Installing or setting up new equipment and appliances.
• Safety Procedures:Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and procedures. 
• Work Order Management:Managing work orders, documenting maintenance and repair tasks, and tracking inventory. 
• Teamwork:Collaborating with other maintenance team members and contractors. 
• Communication:Reporting issues to maintenance managers or clients and following instructions. 

 

Experience:

• at least three years’ experience working in a school-like setting
• at least three years of custodial/ building maintenance experience

 

 Skills/Traits:

 

Eastside staff must:

• Be driven to improve the environment for students from underserved communities; dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help all students achieve success
• Be self-aware and know how to treat all members of the school’s community with respect, appraises accurately his or her strengths and weaknesses, and is perceptive about how he or she is regarded
• Work urgently and be able to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Be detail-oriented and self-directed with the ability to work independently and with a team
• Act entrepreneurially as an initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
• Effectively communicate with various audiences in an authentic and persuasive manner
• Possess strong written communication skills
• Satisfactory criminal, child abuse, FBI clearances and TB test

 

COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION:

 

Length of Work Year:     12 months, select Saturdays, and occasional evening and weekend commitments will be required. 24/7 Emergency Response(on call) required.

 

Salary and Benefits:       Salary based on board approved salary scale. Eastside Charter offers a friendly and committed team of colleagues and a comprehensive benefits plan.