Non-Exempt 1.0 FTE
Temporary (June–August with possible extension)
Reports to: Director of Facilities
All UCDS employees are expected to embody the school’s mission to design a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning; cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities; and engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.
Overview
University Child Development School (UCDS) located in Seattle, Washington is an independent school serving 390+ Infant-Toddler, Early Elementary (Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten) and Elementary (1st through 5th grade) students. In addition, the UCDS education institution comprises the UCDS Graduate School of Education. UCDS uniquely serves to prepare teachers, educate children, and develop innovations in curriculum and teaching. UCDS’s unique design as a place where both teachers and children learn, where early-career teachers develop their practice, and where experienced teachers research and design curriculum, gives rise to its innovation. The Master of Education program is the evolution of UCDS’ deep history of developing and supporting exceptional educators.
Job Summary
UCDS is seeking Summer Facilities Staff to support campus maintenance, repair, and preparation for the upcoming academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for college students or individuals interested in hands-on facility work within a collaborative and educational setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- General Maintenance & Repairs: Assist with painting, taping, laying protective coverings, and general upkeep of campus facilities.
- Custodial Support: Clean, sanitize, and maintain designated areas, classrooms, common spaces, and equipment.
- Furniture & Equipment Setup: Assemble and arrange furniture according to diagrams and instructions.
- Safety Compliance: Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, proper lifting techniques, and safety protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside the Facilities Management Team to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Visitor Assistance: Provide courteous assistance to school employees, faculty, and guests using campus facilities.
- Ad Hoc Duties: Complete additional projects as assigned by supervisors.
Education and/or Experience
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications
- Communication Skills: Ability to interact with staff, students, and the public in a professional and respectful manner.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform manual labor, work on your feet for extended periods, and lift/move up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the shift. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 25 lbs. (regularly) and 50 lbs. (occasionally).
- Teamwork & Independence: Ability to follow instructions, work both independently and collaboratively, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Background Check: All employees must pass a criminal background check per Washington State employment laws.
- Work Authorization: Must provide valid documentation for employment eligibility as per federal law.
Compensation
$20/hour
How to Apply
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
UCDS aspires to be a welcoming learning community with a deep commitment and appreciation for diversity in all forms. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central values at UCDS. From our youngest to our oldest students, we strive to help them develop a worldview that identifies, understands, and values diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability, and more. We weave opportunities for these meaningful conversations, experiences, and learning throughout students’ days. Over the past few years, UCDS has continued to refine our approach and review our DEIB programming to continue to improve the ways we support students, parents, and employees by bringing an equity lens to academic and operational systems across the school.
We encourage members of marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as members of other underrepresented groups, to apply and potentially become a part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
UCDS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Physical requirements and job duties listed in this posting are essential to the role. If you believe you need an accommodation to perform these functions, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential accommodations with our team. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Dr. Lauryn Mascareñaz, Director of Organizational Development & Personnel, at laurynm@ucds.org.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
UCDS strives to provide equal opportunity to all employees. The school’s policy is not to discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran or military status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. UCDS is committed to administering employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, terminations, training, sabbaticals, tuition assistance, and other programs, without regard to an employee’s protected status.
All applicants for UCDS employment, both paid and volunteer positions, are subject to criminal background checks.