Why Northwest Christian?

At Northwest Christian Schools, you're more than an employee. You're part of a community united by faith, purpose, and a shared commitment to students, staff, and families. We believe meaningful relationships, grace, and excellence go hand in hand. Our team encourages one another, celebrates growth, and extends grace while working together to provide a gospel-centered education every day for every student. Here, your work matters, your relationships matter, and you have the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Job Summary:

The Campus Facilities and Maintenance supports the daily operations and upkeep of the Cedar Campus through routine maintenance, minor building repairs, groundskeeping, and assistance with classroom and campus event setups. This position helps maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and visitors while also providing support for campus safety and security as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of Northwest Christian Schools by modeling Christ-honoring conduct in interactions with students, employees, families, and visitors.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to identify and address facilities maintenance, operational, and safety needs. 
• Perform routine building maintenance and general repairs, including replacing light fixtures and bulbs, maintaining door hardware, painting, and other general repairs. 
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and communicate the status of repairs or unresolved concerns to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and detailed records of completed work.
• Safely operate and maintain facilities equipment and perform minor equipment repairs.
• Perform snow and ice removal, including availability for early mornings, weekends, and school breaks during winter weather, with arrival times potentially as early as 4:30 a.m.
• Assist with classroom arrangements, campus events, building access, setup and teardown, and securing facilities following events.
• Perform incidental custodial duties as needed, including lunchroom cleanup, recycling, and responding to student illness or other unexpected cleanup needs.
• Assist with supervising students during detention or student-led work projects, as assigned by campus leadership.
• Conduct routine checks of campus buildings, grounds, entrances, and parking areas to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or security concerns.
• Support campus safety and security through a visible presence, monitoring campus access, and reporting suspicious activity or incidents.
• Assist with student drop-off and pick-up by monitoring parking areas and supporting safe, efficient traffic flow.
• Participate in campus emergency preparedness, safety drills, and response procedures, including contacting emergency services when appropriate.
• Document and promptly report safety concerns, security incidents, and emergencies according to established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:

• Compensation: $18.00-$22.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
• Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt, typically Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility based on campus needs and supervisor approval. This 12-month position follows the school calendar during the academic year, with school closures generally off unless work is required for snow removal, maintenance projects, or other campus needs. Early morning availability, potentially as early as 4:30 a.m., is required during snow or icy conditions.
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits, including medical, dental and vision. Also eligible for tuition discount.
• Time Off: Paid time off including vacation, personal time off and 10 paid holidays. Additional school closures (e.g., Christmas Break, Spring Break) are generally unpaid unless work is assigned or approved by the supervisor. 
• Timeline: Position is anticipated to begin ASAP. Initial review of applicants will begin on Nov. 6 and continue until the position is filled. 

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email hiring@nwcs.org.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Model a life of personal commitment to Jesus Christ by exemplifying a lifestyle that honors God and actively participating in a local, Bible-believing church. Must be willing to affirm and abide by the Schools’ Statement of Faith.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification or willing to attend training and obtain within first 60 days of employment.
• Minimum of two years experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs, and equipment upkeep.
• Prior experience in security, law enforcement, military, school-safety, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize requests, maintain records, and work independently.
• Must successfully complete required Washington State Patrol and national background checks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment or furniture as needed

Northwest Christian Schools is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to prefer employees who share its Christian faith and values. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.