Employment Opportunities

Blair Academy is seeking to hire a full-time Building Maintenance employee to our department of facilities. This position will be responsible for general maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance for the School community to include classroom buildings, dormitories, employee housing and all other buildings on campus. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical and electrical trades. This position is non-exempt, essential and reports directly to the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Primary responsibilities: (The following list of duties & responsibilities are not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions.)
● Routine Inspections and Preventive Maintenance: Performing regular inspections and repairs in student dorm rooms, faculty housing, classrooms and other buildings on campus including, but not limited to fixing minor plumbing issues, repairing electrical outlets, and addressing any damage to walls, floors, or furniture.
● Repairs and Maintenance: Responding to maintenance requests to complete general repairs, such as fixing leaks, painting, patching walls, and replacing faulty equipment or components.
● Equipment Management: Ensuring that all tools and equipment are in good working order and organizing and maintaining a maintenance inventory.
● Assisting with Event Setups: Helping with the setup and takedown of equipment and furniture for school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.
● Snow removal: Assist the grounds department in the removal of snow and ice to ensure the safety of the School community, to include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
● Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in a building maintenance role, demonstrating knowledge
of building maintenance and repair and preventative maintenance programs
● Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
● Must pass a criminal background investigation required by the NJ Department of Education
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Ability to multitask
● Must have excellent customer service experience

School Setting:
Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey where 470 students pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life.

How to apply:
Resume and cover letter and should be forwarded to Blair Academy’s human resources department at Blair Academy, P.O. Box 600, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or by email to hr@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please.

Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.

The Blair Academy J. Brooks Hoffman ’36 Health Center has an opening for a full-time RN Supervisor on the evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will assist the Director of Health Services in overseeing the nursing staff and providing overall healthcare to the School community. During the \ academic year when students are present, this position will have a weekly requirement of both on-call hours and on-campus work shifts(evenings), including every other weekend. Exceptional communication and assessment skills, experience supervising a nursing staff, the ability to work independently as well as part of the health care team, and a desire to support the health and well-being of 470 adolescents within a vibrant educational environment are a must.

Duties & Responsibilities: (The following list of duties & responsibilities are not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions.)

● Clinical
○ Provides direct patient care on an in-patient and outpatient basis, including assessment, evaluation, education and coordination of care.
○ Assess and respond to emergency situations.
○ Administer medication to students and document their delivery according to their orders.
○ Provide clinical oversight and supervision to the nursing staff, as well as additional medical duties as needed.

● Supervisory/Administrative
○ Facilitates the resolution of issues and concerns associated with patient care, communicating with families, updating the Director of Health Services,
completing necessary reports and documentation, and assisting in developing and implementing corrective action to foster quality care.
○ Assist the Director in personnel management and operations, including employee recruitment, training/orientation, mentorship, annual evaluation, coverage of Health Center hours, managing the Health Center’s inventory of medications and supplies, and updating and ensuring compliance with Blair’s nursing operational standards and policies and procedures (including accuracy of all required lab activities under the School’s CLIA license).

● On-Call Requirements
○ Available to cover open shifts and to connect with Health Center staff by phone or email as needed

Requirements:
● Current New Jersey RN license;
● BSN or MSN preferred;
● Current CPR certification;
● Ability to problem solve and work independently, with limited supervision, as well as to collaborate with colleagues across campus;
● Experience with Electronic Health Records (EMR)
● Physical requirements: Must be able to handle emergency situations, with strong knowledge of and uses good body mechanics;
● Strong leadership and organizational skills and knowledge of concierge medicine;
● Positive, proactive team-oriented approach;
● Excellent written and verbal skills;
● Minimum of five years clinical experience and two years supervisory experience; and
● Must be flexible in covering additional time as may be needed, including weekends and evenings.

School Setting:
Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey where 470 students pursue a superior college preparatory education amid a caring, vibrant community. Strong faculty-student relationships lead to exceptional learning and empower students to become persons of great accomplishment and character.

How to Apply:
Resume and cover letter should be forwarded to Blair Academy’s human resources department at Blair Academy, P.O. Box 600, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or by email to hr@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please.

Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.