Maintenance Technician -- Tennis Complex

Organizational Background

From the top of Mount St. Alban, St. Albans School looks up to the Washington National Cathedral and out to the United States Capitol. Our location serves as an embodiment and constant reminder of the School’s motto: Pro Ecclesia et Pro Patria, for Church and for Country. The School was established in 1909 by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation (PECF). Our mission is to prepare boys in grades 4 through 12 to develop and use their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical gifts not for themselves alone, but in service of the greater community. As an Episcopal school, we welcome and embrace boys of all faiths and backgrounds to this caring community that learns, prays, plays, sings, and eats together. We are committed to a diversity among students, faculty, and staff that shapes and enriches our shared experiences.

St. Albans collaborates closely with other institutions under the PECF’s umbrella: the Cathedral, the National Cathedral School (all-girls, grades 4 - 12), and Beauvoir (co-ed elementary school, pre-K through grade 3). St. Albans partners particularly closely with the National Cathedral School through coordinate academic, athletic, and arts programs.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Technician – Tennis Complex is responsible for the daily upkeep, appearance, and playability of the St. Albans Tennis Center facilities and grounds, including specialized maintenance of Har-Tru clay courts.

Duties include:

• Assist with pre-season and post-season club preparations, including court preparation, facility setup, equipment assembly, and seasonal maintenance projects.
• Unlock gates and other access points to ensure the Tennis Center is open and accessible during operating hours.
• Sweep courts daily, clear court lines, and inspect safety netting, fencing, and court accessories to ensure safe playing conditions.
• Collect and dispose of trash throughout the property and empty receptacles daily.
• Monitor court conditions and perform routine repairs and maintenance, including addressing algae, weeds, debris accumulation, surface irregularities, and other minor issues.
• Inspect the facility grounds, courts, fencing, walkways, walls, and related infrastructure; address minor maintenance needs and report significant repair concerns to the Director of Facilities.
• Work with Supervisors to maintain an inventory of spare parts based on our most likely needs;
• Keep maintenance logs;
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair services;
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as needed on the following but not limited to: General building maintenance, plumbing repairs, light electrical repairs, painting, ceiling and drywall repairs, and floor repair;
• Clean, inspect, and maintain the golf cart and other maintenance equipment; including tennis club locker rooms
• Maintain an inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring all equipment is accounted for, properly stored, and in good working condition.
• Maintain the landscaping and perform weed control within the Tennis Center.

Har-Tru Clay Court Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of Har-Tru clay courts to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality playing conditions.
• Water courts as needed to maintain proper moisture levels, court stability, dust control, and player traction; monitor court conditions and adjust watering schedules in coordination with Facilities.
• Brush and drag courts regularly to redistribute surface material, smooth playing areas, remove scuff marks, and maintain an even court surface.
• Clean and maintain court lines to ensure visibility and proper court appearance.
• Roll courts as required to promote proper compaction, firmness, and surface consistency, particularly during spring start-up and following adverse weather conditions.
• Monitor court surfaces for wear, erosion, low spots, and other irregularities, performing minor repairs and patching as necessary.
• Assist with seasonal court maintenance, including the application of new Har-Tru top-dressing material, line tape replacement, court opening and closing procedures, and other restorative maintenance activities.
• Maintain irrigation equipment, hoses, drag brooms, rollers, line sweepers, and other court maintenance tools.

The position may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person