About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country.  Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating girls and women who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education.  Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.

Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5 countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher.  Courses are taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels.  The unique partnership and shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on curriculum ideas, club activities and more. Salem completed its 250th-anniversary campaign exceeding a $12.5M goal.

Salem Academy is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation”. Winston-Salem is a lively academic community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Project/Event Worker will be assigned to one of the three departments within Operations (Grounds, Custodial, and Maintenance) as needed. While assigned to a department, the Project/Event Worker will answer the supervisor of each respective department while performing assigned work. Once assigned, the Project/Event Worker will commonly provide routine grounds maintenance, custodial, and maintenance functions and any other duties assigned. Project/Event Worker must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs essential tasks, functions, and responsibilities, and abides by requirements as specified in the job descriptions for each department (Grounds, Custodial, and Maintenance) assigned to.
• Performs duties, functions, and responsibilities specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on needs for seasonal/project requirements.
• Complete setup and teardowns of campus events
• Work cooperatively and effectively with all members of the department, and other campus constituencies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to the worksite, including Salem vehicles, vans, or industrial equipment.
• Reports needs and concerns to supervisor/appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels within on-campus buildings and residence halls, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Report issues with vendors, students/faculty/staff/parents, etc. to supervisor.
• This position will have daily contact with internal individuals (students/faculty/staff/parents, etc.).
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during other circumstances requiring custodial staffing.
• Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate grounds, custodial, and maintenance, and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications
• Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability and skill to give appropriate feedback to coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate across levels of staff.
• Knowledge of best practices, procedures, and terms associated with grounds, custodial, and maintenance, and facility operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology, computers, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ability to efficiently and accurately enter, edit, mark as completed, add notes, complete work orders, etc. within CMMS system.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse operating groups, personnel, and organizations.
• Ability to organize work and maintain schedules.
• Ability to cope and adapt to changing requirements, needs, and goals (sometimes rapidly changing).
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a background check
• High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Functions:

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb. Regularly ascend/descend stairs. Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time. Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift over 50 lbs. Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces. Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties. Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.