About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls
and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to
innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all,
Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who
are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts
education.

Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary
learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts
college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Salem College
has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500
students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023,
Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history
focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are committed to
making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.

Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep
high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High
Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5
countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher. Courses are
taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels. The unique partnership and
shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on
curriculum ideas, club activities and more.

Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times
Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among
liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World
Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top
performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the
highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the
country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity -enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of
Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another
2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-
eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck
college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.

Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college
town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation". Winston-Salem is a lively academic
community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston
Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public
schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also
offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a
few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting;
and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Project/Event Worker will be assigned to one of the three departments within Operations
(Grounds, Custodial, and Maintenance) as needed. While assigned to a department, the Project/Event Worker will answer the supervisor of each respective department while performing
assigned work. Once assigned, the Project/Event Worker will commonly provide routine grounds maintenance, custodial, and maintenance functions and any other duties assigned. Project/Event Worker must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs essential tasks, functions, and responsibilities, and abides by requirements as
specified in the job descriptions for each department (Grounds, Custodial, and
Maintenance) assigned to.
 Performs duties, functions, and responsibilities specific to the assigned facilities and/or
based on needs for seasonal/project requirements.
 Complete setup and teardowns of campus events
 Work cooperatively and effectively with all members of the department, and other
 campus constituencies.
 Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to the worksite, including Salem vehicles,
vans, or industrial equipment.
 Reports needs and concerns to supervisor/appropriate staff, which may include
 submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels within on-campus
buildings and residence halls, responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus
residents.
 Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes
continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
 Report issues with vendors, students/faculty/staff/parents, etc. to supervisor.
 This position will have daily contact with internal individuals
(students/faculty/staff/parents, etc.).
 Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.

 Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and
during other circumstances requiring custodial staffing.
 Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
 Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
 Ability to operate grounds, custodial, and maintenance, and other related equipment.
 Ability to safely use equipment and supplies.
 Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
 Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
 Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
 Ability to understand written and verbal communications
 Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, and writing skills.
 Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving
skills.
 Ability and skill to give appropriate feedback to coworkers and supervisors.
 Ability to communicate across levels of staff.
 Knowledge of best practices, procedures, and terms associated with grounds,
custodial,
and maintenance, and facility operations.
 Knowledge of inventory control practices.
 Demonstrate proficiency with technology, computers, and computerized maintenance
management system (CMMS).
 Ability to efficiently and accurately enter, edit, mark as completed, add notes,
complete
work orders, etc. within CMMS system.
 Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse
operating groups, personnel, and organizations.
 Ability to organize work and maintain schedules.
 Ability to cope and adapt to changing requirements, needs, and goals (sometimes
rapidly
changing).
 Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.

Required Qualifications:

 Ability to pass a background check
 High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may
be
 considered.
 Valid driver’s license.

Physical Functions:

 Bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb.
 Regularly ascend/descend stairs.
 Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time.
 Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift over 50 lbs.
 Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces.
 Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties.
 Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.