Facilities Assistant II - Part Time (Summer)
San Diego, CA
Seasonal
Facilities
Experienced
About The Bishop’s School
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identifies as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Summary Description
The Part-Time Facilities Assistant II will, during the summer season, work closely with the school’s full-time facilities team to support a variety of facilities projects, with a focus on painting, drywall/plaster repair, and general upkeep. This position assists with both routine maintenance tasks and more specialized repair and improvement projects. The role is especially important during the summer, when the school undergoes significant repairs, updates, and room transitions.
Essential Functions and Specific Duties
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If interested, we encourage you to apply without delay.
Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identifies as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Summary Description
The Part-Time Facilities Assistant II will, during the summer season, work closely with the school’s full-time facilities team to support a variety of facilities projects, with a focus on painting, drywall/plaster repair, and general upkeep. This position assists with both routine maintenance tasks and more specialized repair and improvement projects. The role is especially important during the summer, when the school undergoes significant repairs, updates, and room transitions.
Essential Functions and Specific Duties
- Assist with minor drywall and plaster repairs, including patching and prepping for paint.
- Perform interior and exterior painting, including prep work, edging, and clean-up.
- Help with demolition tasks and removal of old materials during room or facility updates.
- Support carpentry projects such as furniture repair, minor framing, or trim work.
- Replace basic light fixtures, outlets, and cover plates safely (no high-voltage work).
- Assist with the moving of classroom furniture, office equipment, and storage items.
- Help set up and break down for school events, assemblies, or room changes.
- Provide general maintenance support including cleaning of job sites, trash removal, and basic landscaping tasks.
- Perform with a team approach, other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required; trade certifications a plus but not required.
- Prior experience in a trade, maintenance, or construction setting is strongly preferred.
- Basic knowledge or hands-on experience with drywall, plaster, painting, and light carpentry.
- Comfortable using hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and sanders.
- Capable of safely handling light electrical work such as replacing light fixtures or ballasts.
- Able to provide occasional support during after-school or weekend events as needed.
- Uphold the School’s Core Values.
- Demonstrate professionalism, tact and an unwavering positive attitude.
- Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
- Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
- Comply with School’s reporting policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Safety Focus
- Proactive
- Dependability
- Job Knowledge
- Flexibility and Adaptability
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If interested, we encourage you to apply without delay.
Please do not contact the school directly.
EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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