Banning Lewis Academy - Building Assistant

Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy is seeking a highly-qualified Building Assistant in Colorado Springs, CO.

Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006.  At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

About the Opportunity:

• Assist Director of Facilities in running the daily operations of the building
• Sub at the Elementary building as needed.
• Work in/coordinate lunchroom activities
• Receive shipments and facilitate distribution
• Assist staff with event setup and tear down
• Snow removal/cleanup as needed at building access points
• Perform minor repairs as needed
• Report supply needs to Facilities Director
• Report needed repair requests to Facilities Director
• Perform light custodial duties as needed
• Re-supply paper products as needed throughout the day
• Perform cleanups as needed
• Cleanup trash outside as needed
• Must be able to stand, climb ladders and perform general duties all over campus
• Typical day will involve several miles of walking
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds
• Position includes building relationships with students and staff
• Assist with safety drills as needed
• The position is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

About You:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to use outdoor and indoor cleaning equipment
• Ability to report to work outside of school opening hours
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in reporting to work as scheduled
• Knowledge of cleaning up and disposal of hazardous and bio-hazardous materials
• Basic knowledge of and ability to perform simple electrical and plumbing repairs
• Experience in an urban setting is a plus 

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

This position is paid at an hourly rate of $23.00 per hour.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado’s Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law. 

Paid Time Off: The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles. 

We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Application Process

The deadline for applying for this position is August 31, 2025.  Visit our careers page at https://blracademy.org/careers/ to apply. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.