The Bush School

Job Title: Facilities Specialist (Seattle, WA) 

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Director 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

On-Site: Yes

FTE: Full Time (100 % FTE - 40 hours per week)  

Compensation: $28.85-$31.25/hour

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate, thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential, and when students learn by doing, exploring, and reflecting, rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people, supporting their curiosity, sense of purpose, and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge, and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial, reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas, making a meaningful impact, and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich, intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning, designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning, accomplishment, and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively, preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the school’s longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say, “I belong.” We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work, highly skilled in their practice, and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Position Summary/Overview:

The Bush School, a K-12 progressive, independent school located in Seattle, WA, is in search of an individual to join our Facilities Department as a Facilities Specialist, Safety & Security. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.  We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued and encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

The Facilities Specialist, Safety & Security reports to the Facilities Director and plays a key role in supporting campus operations and community safety during an active construction period and beyond. This position helps ensure the smooth and safe movement of students and staff between campus locations — including escorting Middle School classes between the Middle and Upper Campuses and assisting with daily lunch transitions to and from the MLK Community Center. The role also supports the Facilities team with general maintenance, event setup, transportation, and campus safety efforts. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic, community-centered environment and takes pride in keeping the school running smoothly and safely. 

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and duties listed below: 

Campus Supervision & Safety 
Escort 7th and 8th grade classes between the Middle School and Upper Campus. 
Assist with Lower, Middle, and Upper School lunch transitions to and from the MLK Community Center. 
Supervise students during lunch, both indoors and outdoors (including sport courts). 
Provide morning and afternoon traffic assistance to ensure safe drop-off and pickup. 
Conduct regular campus perimeter and garage sweeps to monitor for safety or security concerns. 
Perform routine safety checks of doors, gates, and building access points. 
Serve as an additional on-campus safety presence, assisting in emergencies and communicating promptly with Facilities or Security staff when issues arise. 
Support campus safety drills and emergency preparedness activities as directed. 
Facilities & Operations Support: 
Assist with light grounds maintenance, including leaf and gutter cleanup. 
Safely perform ladder and roof work as needed for gutter and drainage maintenance. 
Support the transportation fleet by detailing and cleaning vehicles. 
Regularly monitor neighborhood parking compliance around campus and communicate concerns to the Facilities office. 
Help set up and tear down for school events as needed. 
Respond to daytime custodial or facilities emergencies. 
Assist with package deliveries and distribution. 
Support snow and ice removal during winter months. 
Experience and Professional Competencies: 
Experience working in school, facilities, or public safety settings for two to five years preferred. 
Prior training or experience directing traffic or serving as a crossing guard strongly preferred. 
Strong awareness of safety procedures and ability to manage high-traffic areas calmly and confidently. 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and community members. 
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking across campus, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. 
Comfortable working at heights, including using ladders and accessing roof areas for gutter cleaning and maintenance. 
Reliable, punctual, and collaborative team member who takes initiative and communicates clearly. 
Bachelor’s degree is preferred 
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required 

Successful Candidates will: 
Have a philosophy that aligns with the school’s mission and values – please review the school’s mission and values on our website (www.bush.edu) 
Maintain a strong work ethic, with high standards of professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality 
Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide prompt, courteous customer service 
Have an open and collaborative work style with an openness to new ideas 
Demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in decision-making 
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Apply a detail orientated approach to all work, with a high level of organization and accuracy      

Additional Requirements: 
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date, provided by the school) 
Washington State Driver’s License 
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings 
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
Compensation/Benefit Information for this position: 
Salary Range: $28.85-$31.25/hour (based on years of experience)  
The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees, which includes: 
Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees (includes an employee paid buy-up plan option) 
Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for eligible employees 
Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees  
Medical, dental and vision insurance for dependents of eligible employees (employee paid) 
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available to eligible employees (employee paid) 
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees 
Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees 
Optional Voluntary Life Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid) 
Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid) 
Optional Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid) 
Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and their dependents 
School lunch discounts 
Free parking at Seattle, WA campus 
Use of school fitness center    
Paid Time Off (sick leave, vacation, and personal days) 
Professional Development opportunities 

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.

HOW TO APPLY  

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.  In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status. 

*This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.