Title of position: Repairer/Maintenance Worker

Reports directly to: Buildings and Grounds Manager

Department: Maintenance

Position type: Full time, non-exempt, 12-month position

Salary: Based on experience

Start date: Immediate

Location: Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12.

Excellence, diversity, and community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. We pride ourselves on inspiring each student to reach their potential in a multicultural setting that is one of the hallmarks of our school. Antilles combines educational excellence and character development to transform our students into young adults prepared for college, career, and life. Antilles strives to develop the whole child through challenging academic courses, technology, music, art, and athletics.

Antilles is committed to maintaining a diverse and gifted faculty and staff who reflect a generous spirit in their respect for knowledge and accomplishment, as well as for one another and the students we teach. Our mission is to enable students to acquire confidence in their individual talents and to value the gifts of others.

Position Overview

Antilles School is seeking a dynamic and talented Repairer/Maintenance Worker to join a committed team of educators in a collaborative environment.

As a Repairer/Maintenace Worker you will be performing general repairs to the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs to the facility’s equipment and systems.
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment and systems to identify problems or issues.
• Performs general repairs and preventative maintenance that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, and crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Educational Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in related field preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair and related safety protocols.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to apply: Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Shannon Harris Head of School, Antilles School, 7280 Frenchman’s Bay 16-1, St. Thomas, VI 00802 or employment@antilles.vi

For more information on Antilles School, including employee benefits and our culture, please visit our website at https://www.antilles.vi.

Antilles offers a competitive compensation package including health and retirement benefits.

Antilles is an equal opportunity employer and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Antilles does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, citizenship, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Antilles School is committed to providing equal opportunity and will make a good-faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.

About Antilles School

Antilles School is an independent coeducational day school located on St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. Antilles enrolls approximately 400 students in a toddler program through grade 12. Excellence, Diversity, and Community are the guiding principles for each day at Antilles. Antilles School is committed to the pursuit of educational excellence and a purposeful life. We foster a sense of community, embrace diversity and creativity, seek to develop the whole child, and prepare students for success in college and beyond.

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