What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Associate position at Windward School?
Job Title: Facilities Associate | Campus Location: Manhattan/Westchester Campus |
Supervisor: Director of Facilities | Last Updated: 10/2026 |
Our Mission
The school is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing an excellent instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average to superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth, enables students to understand their learning styles, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills. Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to the mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the school provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and also shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.
Our Vision
A world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success.
Summary
Maintain school buildings and systems, keep shared spaces clean and sanitary, and serve as a first responder to building emergencies using two-way radio.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance such as repairing non-structural damage, windows, doors and walls.
- Repair broken or leaking plumbing to prevent water damage and restore use of fixtures.
- Address damaged electrical wiring when a short or wiring issue occurs.
- Maintain building HVAC equipment to keep climate control working properly.
- Assist with preventive maintenance to reduce the risk of future problems.
- Paint rooms when paint has faded or chipped.
- Repair safety hazards to prevent injuries.
- Maintain the lunchroom between lunch periods: wipe down and sanitize tables, sweep and empty garbage.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces such as door handles and railings.
- Respond to building emergencies (leaks, power loss, alarms, injuries, evacuations) and relay information by two-way radio and phone.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Specific Requirements
- 1 – 2 years of similar facilities/maintenance experience
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC knowledge a plus.
- Must be able to understand and communicate in spoken English sufficiently to perform the following job-related tasks: communicate by two-way radio and in person during emergencies, give brief safety directions to students and staff, and discuss directions, work assignments, and safety concerns with school and campus leadership and facilities supervisors. Must recognize basic safety warnings on labels.
- Must be flexible and willing to fill in at other Windward locations if needed
Salary : $18