What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Associate position at Tenacre Country Day School?
TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Facilities Associate
Full-Time, Hourly Position | 2026–2027
Compensation: $20-$30/hour
Schedule: 9-5 or 10-6, Mon-Fri
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations
Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a dependable, skilled, and collaborative Facilities Associate to help maintain our buildings and grounds and support the day-to-day needs of our school community.
Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, find joy, and be kind.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, orderly, and attractive condition.
- Respond to maintenance requests, including painting, minor repairs, general maintenance, and small construction projects.
- Assist with carpentry, plumbing, lighting, cleaning, equipment upkeep, and other routine facility needs.
- Set up and break down spaces for school programs, meetings, rentals, and events, including some after-hours and weekend events.
- Support Tenacre Summer Programs, deliveries and supply distribution, outdoor play areas, and seasonal snow and ice removal.
- Use the Limble task-tracking system and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and facility-related service providers.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five or more years of hands-on facilities, maintenance, custodial, or related experience preferred.
- Experience with general building repair and maintenance; familiarity with HVAC, fire protection, building/fire codes, ADA guidelines, and OSHA is helpful.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate in a diverse school community and use computer-based technology.
- Flexibility, sound judgment, and a willingness to support the needs of the whole school.
Salary : $20 - $30