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Maintenance Worker

The Charlton School
Burnt Hills, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

The Charlton School is a small, clinically focused, therapeutic residential and day NYS approved 853 school for students in grades 8-12. We provide a therapeutic learning community utilizing evidence-based, individualized, clinical and educational services, with the goal of helping students and families successfully navigate adolescence and achieve improved mental health. For other employment opportunities visit http://www.thecharltonschool.org/jobs

Major Duties:

The Building Maintenance Worker performs repairs and maintenance necessary to keep selected machines, mechanical equipment, and/or the buildings and infrastructure of The Charlton School/Ketchum Grande Memorial School in full operation. Duties involve HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, light concrete work; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. The Building Maintenance Worker will occasionally be assigned to responsibilities associated with the Ground Maintenance Worker or Facilities Manager.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Perform, or facilitate, all repairs in all the buildings.
  • Perform necessary building projects as required (walls removed/built, shelves, fences, light sheetrock or concrete work etc.).
  • Conduct “Monthly Maintenance Check”.
  • Responsible for opening the swimming pool, maintaining it for the summer in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations, and overseeing the closing.
  • Responsible for maintenance of locks and keys in all buildings.
  • Responsible for contact, proposals, and work by outside contractors as delegated by Supervisor.
  • Perform minor electrical, carpentry and plumbing repairs.
  • Responsible for HVAC systems monitoring and minor repairs.
  • Responsible for programming thermostats, K-G bells, and all interior and exterior light timers.
  • Responsible for repair and maintenance of vacuum cleaners and other small appliances.
  • Perform all moving projects, setting up and breaking down with team as necessary.
  • Maintain stock and purchase all related supplies for shop projects, pool, and boiler rooms.
  • Perform outside and indoor painting.
  • Maintain current records on equipment, repairs, paint colors, water readings, generators, key lists, etc..
  • Respond as needed to reasonable requests for maintenance emergencies as they arise

Work Schedule:

  • Full Time, 40 Hours per week with paid overtime (time and ½)
  • Employees in this position are considered "essential personnel", which requires them to report for duty during weather/other emergencies for snow removal.

Salary/Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary/Benefits package
  • 403b with 5% employer match
  • Medical with Pharmaceutical plan. -cost shared between employer/employee
  • Dental insurance package - employer cost for employee
  • Vision and Identity Protection Plans - employee cost option
  • Life Insurance coverage - Cost options employer/employee available
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 4 weeks paid Vacation, with additional personal and sick time available
  • 9 paid Holidays
  • Training and Skill Development Opportunities

Criteria:

  • A high school diploma and at least two years experience in either general building maintenance or building trades work in two or more of the standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills with great stamina.
  • A strong knowledge of basic lawn maintenance.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
  • Must be able to read instructions and safety rules, write sentences, communicate verbally, and follow instructions
  • Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, lifts, etc as well as stand, reach, stoop, crouch, sit, kneel, climb, crawl and walk extensively across multiple areas of campus.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • A valid NYS drivers' license in good standing, is required
  • Basic level computer skills using Windows, Google Documents.

Send letter of interest and resume to Candy Merchant, Facilities Manager

The Charlton School 322 Lake Hill Rd, Burnt Hills, NY 12027

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000

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