Facilities Technician

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Classification: Non-exempt, full-time

About the School:

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues. Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

About the Position:

Beaver Country Day School is seeking a Facilities Technician. This position reports to the Director of Buildings & Grounds and works as part of a team to maintain the school campus in a safe, functional, and well-maintained condition. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. At times, some weekend work may be necessary, and hours may vary slightly depending on events and seasons.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and preventative upkeep across all building systems.
  • Carpentry, wall patching, flooring, window pane replacements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve minor plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues.
• Assist with set-ups and breakdowns for academic & athletic events.
• Work with B&G team to maintain the campus grounds (snow removal, leaf collection, gutter cleaning, landscaping projects, playground repairs, athletic field prep, trash pick up, etc.). May include use and repair of power equipment. Experience with a skid-steer is a plus.
• Escort and oversee outside contractors to assist in the efficient fulfillment of their duties.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of campus to check for safety, cleanliness, and readiness.
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of the department's tool room, shop, boiler rooms, and utility areas.
• Coordinate maintenance/inspections of school vehicles and conduct minor repairs.
• Provide backup for other B&G staff in their absence.
• Proactively identify and update preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to prolong the lifespan of the facilities and equipment.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. At least three years of building maintenance experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in carpentry with knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or automotive repair.
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• As a condition of employment, must pass State and Federal background checks and have a clean driving record.

Other Attributes:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of members of the community, including teachers, administrators, and students.
• Commitment to the institution’s needs; willingness to help at all levels to get the job done.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with high integrity.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle interruptions and changes as they occur in a productive and positive manner.
• Must enjoy working in a youth-centered academic environment.
• Flexibility and sense of humor.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk (up to 15,000-20,000 steps/shift), stand, bend, sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to work at heights, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Winter storms in the Boston area may require hours of time out in cold weather, doing heavy lifting when clearing snow. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range:

The hourly rate for this position is $26 - $40 per hour. Please visit our Working at Beaver webpage for information about benefits and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Beaver Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, handicap status, national origin, ethnicity, or military veteran status in hiring or other employment practice