Maintain Assistant

No glass art experience is required to be a Maintain Assistant. A crew of three (inclusive of the Maintain Coordinator) assists the campus maintenance team with projects on campus. The crew starts at 8:30 AM each morning and works up to a full 40-hour week. This role is for all experience levels in glass, for artists that are interested in learning glass, or outdoorsy art-interested individuals. Must enjoy teamwork to complete projects and enjoy a wide variety of hands-on labor.

Recommended Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license because the crew drives around campus daily.
• Interest in glass and being an integral part of an art school community.
• Enjoy being outdoors doing hands-on work from building maintenance to landscaping.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Must be a hard worker and good team player.

General Outline Of Tasks:

• Assists in maintenance on campus including cleaning bathrooms, garbage and recycling collection, trail care, mowing, pruning, and other daily tasks.
• Helps in upkeep projects around campus.
• Helps prepare campus between sessions including re-organizing rooms, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
• Stocks and maintains cleaning supplies in all buildings.
• Prepares campus for special events such as student-to-student auction, picnics, spring tours, other events.
• Responsible for safe operation of hand tools, power tools, lawnmowers, weed whackers, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Assists with emergency clean-up and repair as requested.
• Hosts the end-of-session happy hour.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather and among grass, trees and pollen.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and traverse the rugged campus performing the tasks outlined below.

Compensation:

• The Maintain Assistant position requires a one-session commitment (two sessions preferred).
• May work up to but not more than 40 hours a week at $18 per hour.
• Designated studio time on days off and outside of work hours and program needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pilchuck Glass School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and participants. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Pilchuck encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, veteran status, political ideology, or other protected class.