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FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Facilities and Operations

SALARY: $26-29 / hour

JOB SUMMARY: The Facilities Associate is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of buildings/grounds to which they are assigned. This position requires the candidate to communicate effectively with leadership, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. The Facilities Associate must be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the School.

TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Security

• To take appropriate responsibility to ensure the grounds and buildings are secure.
• Take action in the event of weather/emergencies: fire, flood, snow, and accidents.

Groundskeeping

• Lawn care: Mowing, edging, trimming, and watering lawns, fields, and turf grounds
• Weeding: Hoeing, pulling, and thinning weeds from flower beds and other grounds
• Irrigation: Setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems
• Cleanup: Picking up and removing trash, debris from the grounds
• Snow removal: Shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways, and operating a snowblower or snow plow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots
• Availability for on-call emergencies, some evenings and weekends for school events, and all-night hours as needed to handle snow and ice conditions to prepare the school for an on-time opening

Maintenance

• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to maintain an aesthetic, functional condition.

• Check equipment, systems, and lighting.

• Direct contractors and monitor work, mindful of classrooms and occupied spaces.
• To carry out visual inspection of systems and equipment within the building and grounds.
• To carry out visual inspections of fire routes and doors to ensure they are unhindered.
• To report problems to the Director of Facilities.
• To carry out basic maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Complete minor projects, including hanging pictures, putting up shelves, and furniture repair.
• Install seasonal decorations within the building and throughout the campus
• Assist the Facilities Team in ensuring that the building is properly maintained.
• To assist members of the Facilities Team with requests, as required.

Space Set Up/Events

• Coordinate tasks so as not to disrupt the school schedule or learning environment.
• Set up and break down spaces with tables, chairs, and equipment according to specifications.
• Arrange furniture, lighting, decorations, and equipment according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Catering, A/V, and outside vendors for large events.
• Manage traffic and parking.
• Dispose of trash following the events,

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years of experience
• Able to operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to comfortably bend, stretch, lift, and move
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures
• Able to understand verbal directions and execute them with minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation to work
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Meet the physical requirements of the job
• Availability for on-call emergencies, some evenings and weekends for school events, and all-night hours as needed to handle snow and ice conditions to prepare the school for an on-time opening.

Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint-based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.

To apply: send a cover letter and resume to Ellen Levine: elevine@newtonsh.org