Employment

The Bishop's School offers competitive compensation including a full benefits package and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please see below for open positions at The Bishop's School.

Staff

Chief Advancement Officer

Maintenance Team Member: Swing Shift

The Bishop’s School seeks to employ an experienced Maintenance Team Member – Swing Shift, who will operate as part of a team in completing maintenance-related tasks to maintain campus physical facilities.

The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is hired.
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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for daily, weekly and monthly tasks to maintain campus physical facilities including repairs and renovation of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, as well as responding to emergencies and urgencies, and maintaining the campus in a clean and tidy condition.

This position is also responsible for providing assistance and supervision for janitorial and housekeeping personnel and overseeing outside contractors as needed, as well as assisting with events setup, support and teardown including but not limited to audio-visual equipment.

The regularly scheduled hours for this swing shift position are Tuesday through Friday 11:00 am to 7:30 pm and Saturdays 7:00 am to 3:30 pm but can be adjusted to 7:00 am – 3:30 pm during summer and non-student workdays, when approved in advance by a supervisor.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position with full benefits. The position reports to the Facilities Team Manager and Director of Facilities.

Essential Functions:

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance procedures on campus buildings, grounds, equipment and systems, as assigned, to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Inspect drives, motors and belts, check fluid levels, flush drain lines, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, per checklists.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
Assemble, install, or repair basic wiring including computer cabling, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing including pipe cutting, pump repair and pipe sweating, machinery, and equipment including audio visual.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Repair plaster and drywall, paint interior and exterior surfaces, and assist with other renovation or remodeling work including basic carpentry.
Install, repair or replace doors, door locks, faucets, and window coverings.
May perform pool maintenance, as instructed by the Facilities Team Manager, including changing light bulbs, calibrating water analyzer, testing water sample, and adding chemicals as needed for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and health requirements.
Assist with setting up and removing chairs, tables, bleachers, stages, as well as audio visual equipment setup, support and teardown for various campus events including evenings and Saturdays.
Respond to all work orders and requests in a timely manner, and update records of all service requests, periodic maintenance and checklists in work order system.
Perform all duties in a safe manner, whether working alone, in a team or around others, in accordance with the School’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Identify and inform Facilities Team Manager and/or Director of Facilities of any potential safety hazards on School properties.
Monitor campus spaces to identify areas needing repair/maintenance and report all issues and challenges to Facilities Team Manager and/or appropriate management personnel, suggest potential resolutions, and provide assistance as appropriate.
Oversee outside contractors while on campus as directed.
Provide supervision of janitorial and housekeeping personnel as needed and assist when necessary to ensure that the campus is maintained in a clean and neat condition.
Attend weekly team meetings to review upcoming calendar and attend school functions as needed and/or as directed by the supervisor.
Uphold the School’s Fundamental Standard, as stated in The Bishop’s School Faculty, Staff and Administration Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Team Manager, Campus Scheduler, and Director of Facilities.

Position Qualifications:

The successful candidate will exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of safe work practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment including general knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC and basic building maintenance and remodeling work experience.
Knowledge of pool maintenance/calibration a plus.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to proficiently utilize various hand and power tools, including but not limited to voltmeter, multimeter, power washer, grinder, welding torch, table saw and drill press, in performing assigned diversified maintenance tasks in a safe and effective manner.
Operate sprayers related to sanitizing and disinfecting areas on campus. N95 mask may be required. Training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to be provided by the School.
General computer literacy including but not limited to programs such as scheduling and other job-related software, emails and internet use.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, diagrams, instructions, and work orders and requests.
Ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical, plumbing and other facilities issues, and repair or assist in performing repairs as directed.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
· Strong work ethic and integrity; proactive, responsible, reliable, prompt and attentive to detail.
Ability to utilize sound judgment in analyzing facilities issues and determining appropriate solutions, including escalating issues to the appropriate personnel when necessary.
Ability to manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks within allotted time and minimal supervision.
Ability to cooperatively work with other team members as well as independently.
Receptive to constructive feedback and direction.
Ability to courteously interact with all school constituencies.
Ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition irrespective of own religious orientation.
Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule, which may require fluctuations in workdays and hours including evenings and weekends, as well as availability in responding to campus emergencies as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to stand, stoop, lift arms overhead, push, pull and crouch for extended periods of time, and use various ladders of up to 20 feet in height and utilize a motorized lift in partnership with at least one other coworker, as required to complete assigned tasks; to individually push, pull, lift, or lift and carry, items weighing up to and including 50 pounds, with or without carrying handles, in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate safety training provided by The Bishop’s School.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Apply Now:

Introduce yourself by sending us a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Please attach a cover letter and resume with the application. To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to hr@bishops.com.

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Payroll Accountant (Temporary)

Position: Payroll Accountant (Temporary)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Non-Exempt, Part Time

Summary Description: The Payroll Accountant will assist with all functional aspects of payroll including but not limited to database management including detailed reports, troubleshooting, timecard error management, wage and hour law compliance updates, general ledger entries and reconciliations. Qualifications: Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year College or equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience. Previous experience including knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in payroll administration and payroll related accounting practices required. Proficient with Excel, Word, 10-key by touch, and preferably ADP.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in accurate and timely payroll processing including knowledge of and compliance with California and federal rules affecting payroll processing;
Proficiency using an HR/Payroll system;
Ability to read and interpret instructions and regulations related to payroll;
Ability to reconcile records, recognize areas of problems in accounting and payroll records, and be resourceful in obtaining information;
Attentive to detail with keen focus on accuracy;
Ability to independently carry out established procedures and to follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to remain professional and composed under deadline pressure while handling a multitude of duties and situations simultaneously, and respond with appropriate judgment;
Ability to manage numerous detailed tasks, anticipate and meet deadlines, use time effectively, problem-solve and work independently as well as in a team environment;
Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and adhere to professional standards of confidentiality;
Effective oral and written communication skills including the proper use of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
Ability to maintain good working relationships and interact professionally with faculty, staff, students and other school constituents;
Excellent documentation and organization skills;
Ability to support the School’s mission and values as a school founded in the Episcopal tradition irrespective of own religious orientation;
Flexibility with the special needs associated with an academic calendar and schedule that may necessitate fluctuations in workdays and hours outside of scheduled business hours;
Proficiency with business software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Gmail, Calendar and docs) including skills to perform mail merges;
Proficiency with operation of standard office equipment.

Essential Functions & Specific Duties:

Payroll Administration

Set up, prepare, review for compliance, and accurately input employee payroll data into automated payroll system;
Verify accuracy of time cards and communicate with non-exempt employees’ supervisors to ensure compliance with School policies and wage & hour rules;
Calculate and prepare manual pay checks when necessary;
Verify accuracy of accruals and balances on vacation, sick, and faculty personal days;
Ensure appropriate employee taxes, benefits, and other payroll deductions are withheld from paychecks and reported to the proper agency or plan;
Issue final paychecks as well as notify appropriate benefits vendors of employee status changes;
Verify the accuracy of each payroll and benefits enrollment;
Prepare and enter payroll into general ledger via journal entries created from payroll reports. Compare monthly totals to budget and/or historical amounts and research any discrepancies;
Prepare worksheets for journal entries (JE’s) of all payroll-related transactions including payroll JE’s, workers compensation, and vacation, sick and faculty personal days spreadsheets;
Maintain knowledge of company policies pertaining to payroll and enforce or refer problems to Director of Human Resources as necessary;
Enter new hires into payroll system;
Enter other employee changes such as benefit deductions and status changes;
Prepare benefits billing reconciliations;
Ad hoc payroll reporting.
Other projects and duties may be assigned.

HRIS System

Maintain TBS HR/Payroll system;
Manage projects to automate and integrate HRIS systems;
Ensure data integrity, testing of system changes, reporting, analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities and system upgrades;
Determine ways to automate processes, reducing manual data entry where possible.

Lifting & Carrying Requirements & other physical requirements:

The employee is required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 40 pounds of weight, with or without carrying handles, in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by The Bishop’s School. Position requires sitting while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

The position is open until filled. To apply, interested candidates should submit three professional references and résumé to hr@bishops.com.

Faculty

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