Equipment/Shop Manager

Mechanic/Equipment Operator

Episcopal Academy is seeking a skilled and dependable Mechanic to join our Facilities team. The Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of the school's vehicles, equipment, and their mechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the school's transportation services and overall campus functionality. Additional roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain, inspect, and diagnose/repair all issues pertaining to various grounds, operation, maintenance equipment including diesel, electric and gasoline powered mowers/machinery and other small mechanical equipment used in campus work.

• Prioritize and schedule equipment repair and maintenance work.

• Maintain a preventative maintenance program within budget for all equipment and purchases on repair parts and replacement supplies.

• Properly organize/manage records and budget for all equipment inventory, preventative maintenance and cost for repairs.

• Oversee the maintenance shop area.

• Communicate the necessary purchases and repairs needed.

• Keep all equipment in safe working condition.

• Daily reel maintenance and scheduled sharpening/grinding.

• Organize and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

• Help train staff on proper procedures and equipment operation.

• Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.

• Maintain a parts inventory and an organized parts room.

• Assist with snow removal by shoveling, salting, sanding, and operating snow removal vehicles and equipment (24-hour on-call during inclement weather).

• Other duties as assigned.

About Episcopal

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center. While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Embody and live The Stripes.

• Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.

• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.

• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.

Application deadline: Ongoing
Position start date: Immediate

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.