Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Providence Country Day School (PCD) seeks a skilled and dependable Maintenance Worker to support the daily operation, maintenance, and appearance of our growing campus. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach to supporting a vibrant school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings, grounds, athletic fields, and campus equipment in excellent condition
• Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of all students and employees in school buildings and grounds
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general facilities systems
• Assist with snow removal, lawn care, landscaping, and seasonal campus upkeep
• Support school events through setup and breakdown of equipment and materials
• Monitor and maintain safety standards, building systems, and regulatory compliance
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete work orders efficiently
• Maintain tools, supplies, maintenance records, and vendor relationships
• Assist with emergency response needs, including after-hours building, security, or
  
  

fire alarm issues

• Maintain an inventory of essential equipment, tools, supplies, and replacement
  
  

parts to ensure smooth operations

• Collaborate closely with the Facilities Manager and other campus departments to
  
  

support school operations

• Other duties as assigned or required to maintain campuses in the highest level of
  
  

condition

• This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and
  
  

tasks performed by the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or
  
  

degree preferred

• Minimum 3 years of facilities, maintenance, construction, or related experience
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general
  
  

building systems

• Ability to operate maintenance equipment, lawn machinery, and school vehicles
• Familiarity with computers, software, mobile phones, tablets, and email
• Ability to read safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions,
  
  

procedure manuals, and chemical labels

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
• Customer and team focused: Ability to engage collaboratively and diplomatically
  
  

with a wide diversity of stakeholders and team members

• Valid driver’s license required
• Experience in a school or educational setting preferred
• CPR/AED certification preferred
  
  

Physical & Work Requirements

This is a full-time, on-site position that includes indoor and outdoor work year-round.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, climb ladders, operate machinery, and respond to occasional after-hours or emergency maintenance needs.

Candidates of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. PCD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Diane Palazzo, Assistant to the Head of School, at palazzo@providencecountryday.org. Only those candidates selected for interviews are contacted. Please do not reach out to the School for status updates on your application submission. Successful candidates must pass a federal and state background check.