Operations Assistant

Title: School Operations Assistant

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Laurel, MD

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS Programs Schools are private special education day schools for students with behavioral health challenges, learning disabilities and other school challenges. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an environment where leaders can harness their gifts and creativity, innovate, and make meaningful contributions as professionals in a workplace that lives our values.

What the Operations Assistant does:

The Operations Assistant supports the daily operation and maintenance of the school building and grounds, helping ensure facilities and equipment remain safe, clean, operational, and in compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Helps ensure the school building and grounds remain secure, safe, clean, and in good repair.
• Performs general maintenance tasks throughout the building and grounds as needed.
• Assists with required building, safety, health, equipment, vehicle, and supply inspections.
• Completes building maintenance checklists and helps identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Assists with maintaining supply inventory and established check-out procedures.
• Provides day-to-day facilities and operations support to staff, visitors, and other employees.
• Responds to staff needs related to safety, security, repairs, cleanliness, furniture, and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings and required training.
• Assists with special projects and other operational needs as assigned.

Qualifications

What the Operations Assistant brings to the team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to complete basic maintenance tasks and support routine facility inspections.
• Strong communication, organization, dependability, and attention to safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across the school and respond to day-to-day facility and operational needs.