Maintenance and Transportation Team Member

Maintenance and Transportation Team Member

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Headwaters School, a Pre‑K through grade 12 independent day school serving over 500 students across its three campuses in Austin, TX, is seeking a full‑time Maintenance and Transportation Team Member. Regular hours are Monday‑Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (40 hours per week). Occasional weeknight and weekend hours throughout the year will support campus special events. This position starts Spring 2026.

This is a full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt position. The school offers a wide range of benefits including health benefits, generous paid time off, 401(k) employer matching, ongoing professional support and continuing education opportunities, and a unique working environment where you are able to share and receive ongoing feedback.
* CDL driver’s license required.

The Maintenance and Transportation Team Member performs general maintenance and repairs on our campuses to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, clean and healthy environment for learning and work. The position also includes driving the school bus and passenger vans to transport students and staff between campuses, special events, and scheduled field trips. The incumbent must maintain a good driving record and a valid CDL license.

This position reports directly to the Campus Director.

Starting rate: $25.00 per hour

• Repairing and maintaining the interior and exterior of the school (painting, replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, carpet/floor cleaning, caulking, assembling or moving furniture, blowing leaves, power washing, mulching, etc.)
• Performing minor adjustments on the HVAC system, furniture, fixtures and other items in the school
• Reporting major repair needs to the Campus Director
• Ensuring that all tools, supplies, and equipment are stocked and maintained in a manner consistent with safe and efficient working practices
• Self‑directed daily and weekly campus maintenance (mowing lawn, blowing leaves, clearing walkways, cleaning up litter, power‑washing, wasp/hornet control, playground safety assessment, etc.)
• Keeping common areas of the school clean and clear of trash and debris (front entrance, parking lot, library, flex space, courtyard, playgrounds)
• Occasional driving of school vehicles between campuses
• Securing tools, supplies, and equipment when not in use
• Checking work email and school calendars
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check, physicals, and drug screenings
• Must have a high school diploma/GED/Equivalent
• Must be able to complete training programs as stipulated by the school, including CPR and First Aid
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record (minimum 3 years)
• Current CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements required
• Strong sense of pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and dependability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions in English
• Ability to interact with administrators, school staff and students in a professional manner
• Ability to problem‑solve, collaborate, and work well with others
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills
• Ability to self‑direct and effectively prioritize work
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or other general repair skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 140 pounds with assistance
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, push, pull, and twist the majority of the day
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate tools and all school landscape and housekeeping equipment
• Previous driving, custodial and/or general repair experience preferred

Interested applicants should email your resume and cover letter to hr or go to the Headwaters School Employment website to apply at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Headwaters School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a 501(c)3 non‑profit school, Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination law. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.