Farm and Facilities Operations

Job Description

At Catskill Montessori, we believe in nurturing growth—both in our students and on our land. Join our Farm and Facilities Operations team and help us maintain our beautiful campus, where classrooms extend to the outdoors and nature is at the heart of our learning.

We’re looking for someone to help care for our grounds, facilities, and equipment, ensuring that our school remains a safe, functional, and inspiring space. From maintaining our buildings to working on our land, your role will be integral in creating a thriving environment for our community.

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Works to produce smooth day-to-day internal operations

  • Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, classrooms, parking lots, and outdoor recreation spaces

  • Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed

  • Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors

  • Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders

  • Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with repair tools and techniques

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members

  • Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities

  • Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills

  • Ability to lift heavy equipment 

  • Comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time

  • Record keeping and documentation of work in the planning and reporting phases,

  • Ability to work independently on various projects 

  • Ability to be physical and lift/move heavy objects

  • Flexibility to work long hours, including occasional evening and weekend events

  • Ability to work in all sorts of weather and wear proper gear 

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to the address below:

Gaurapriya Tester 
Head of School
info@catskillmontessori.org