Part Time Facilities & Farm Operations Associate
Position Type: Part-Time (Per Diem)
Schedule: Flexible schedule based on farm operations, programming, and events. Includes weekday, evening, and weekend availability.
Location: On-site at Fox Chase Farm
Position Overview
Fox Chase Farm is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and community-minded Facilities & Farm Operations Associate to support the daily cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of the farm’s educational and public-facing spaces.
This role is essential to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and well-cared-for environment for students, staff, families, and community visitors. Responsibilities include maintaining classrooms, bathrooms, common areas, trash removal, restocking supplies, supporting event cleanup and setup needs, and assisting with the overall appearance and functionality of the facility.
The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, notices the small details, and genuinely cares about the environment they help maintain. Fox Chase Farm operates as a collaborative, mission-driven team, and this role is important to the daily experience of everyone who enters the space.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout farm buildings, classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and shared spaces
- Monitoring and restocking supplies including paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and cleaning materials
- Removing trash and recycling from buildings and event spaces
- Assisting with event setup, breakdown, and post-event cleaning as needed
- Sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and performing routine facility upkeep tasks
- Supporting overall facility presentation to ensure spaces remain welcoming and student-ready
- Reporting maintenance concerns, safety issues, or supply needs to Fox Chase Farm staff
- Assisting with seasonal operational tasks and general support needs as requested
- Helping maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented environment
Schedule & Work Environment
Per diem role with scheduling based on operational and event needs.
Position may include:
- Weekday daytime hours
- Evening shifts for events or programming
- Weekend availability during public events and seasonal programming
This is an on-site position. Remote work is not available.
Work is conducted in an active educational farm environment and may include indoor and outdoor responsibilities in varying weather conditions.
Qualifications
- Prior custodial, janitorial, facilities, maintenance, or cleaning experience is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks thoroughly
- Comfortable working in active school and community environments
- Ability to lift, move, and carry supplies and materials as needed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to support the broader needs of the farm and community environment
- Reliable transportation is required
Additional Notes
This role plays an important part in the daily operations and community experience of Fox Chase Farm. The ideal candidate is someone who values cleanliness, takes initiative, and contributes positively to a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Specific duties and schedules may evolve based on farm programming, seasonal activities, and operational needs.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- Must have a high school diploma
- Must be able to acquire clearances to be employed
- Must be able to pass a drug screening to be employed
Pay Structure
- $88.40 per 6-hour day
- $44.21 per 3-hour day
Please note compensation is nonnegotiable and set per the School District of Philadelphia on a per diem basis.
Pay: $88.40 per day
Application Question(s):
- The compensation for this role is set by the School District of Philadelphia and cannot be negotiated. Do you acknowledge and accept the listed pay rate?
- This position requires employment clearances and may include pre-employment screening requirements, including drug testing. Are you willing to complete these requirements?
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19111 (Required)
Work Location: In person
