Grounds and Maintenance Intern

Grounds and Maintenance Intern

Who You Are

The Episcopal Academy seeks a dependable, enthusiastic Grounds and Maintenance Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience caring for a school campus. The ideal candidate enjoys practical work, takes direction well, and brings a willingness to learn, a collaborative attitude, and a commitment to safety.

Working alongside our Grounds and Maintenance teams, the intern will develop practical skills in landscape and athletic field care, building maintenance, and basic repairs.

What You Will Do

• Assist with mowing, edging, mulching, and routine landscape maintenance.
• Support athletic field care, including fertilizing, overseeding, aerating, and topdressing.
• Assist with irrigation and drainage maintenance and repairs.
• Help care for trees, shrubs, and planting beds.
• Assist with painting, light carpentry, drywall repair, and minor repairs to fixtures and hardware.
• Work alongside maintenance staff to learn about building systems and assist with basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance under supervision.
• Help with event setup and breakdown for campus programs and special events.
• Learn to safely use and care for tools and equipment.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized, and follow all safety procedures.
• Support other grounds and maintenance projects as assigned.

About You

• Currently pursuing education or training in turf management, horticulture, facilities maintenance, a skilled trade, or a related field.
• Interested in learning grounds care and building maintenance skills.
• Dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable asking questions and following directions.
• Able to work collaboratively and interact professionally with colleagues and members of the school community.
• Comfortable performing hands-on work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Committed to safe work practices and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Previous experience with grounds or maintenance tools is helpful but not required.

About Us

At Episcopal Academy, we believe that challenging and nurturing our students begins with supporting our people. When you join our community, you are not simply accepting a job; you are stepping into a place that champions your growth, values your well-being, and celebrates your individuality. If you're seeking a meaningful career where you can learn, collaborate, and inspire students, we would love to meet you!

Grow: We invest in your professional development and encourage lifelong learning, supported by personalized programming through our Center for Teaching and Learning and an innovative curriculum.

Belong: Experience a supportive, inclusive workplace grounded in our core values, The Stripes.

Impact: Your work, whether teaching in the classroom or in supporting roles, directly contributes to shaping students' lives and experiences.

Inspire: Come to work each day on our beautiful state-of- the art campus, surrounded by colleagues committed to excellence and driven by purpose.

Position start date: Summer 2027

Application deadline: Until Filled

The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.