Facilities Maintenance Associate

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students age 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), IC…

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Because we are a small school, every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This position is full time, 12 months and reports to the Director of Facilities.

The preferred schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; however, the School is open to discussing a later eight-hour shift with a qualified candidate.

The Facilities Maintenance Associate helps operate and care for Indian Creek School’s buildings, grounds, athletic and performing arts facilities, and campus infrastructure each day. The associate performs routine repairs and preventive maintenance, responds to maintenance requests using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (FMX), and prepares spaces for daily operations, school events, and facility rentals. The position also conducts safety and security checks, identifies concerns that require specialized attention, and helps keep the campus safe, clean, and ready for students, employees, families, and visitors.

Success in this role requires initiative, sound judgment, and flexibility as campus needs change throughout the day.

This position works around students during the school day. The associate must maintain appropriate professional boundaries, follow school policies on student safety and conduct, and arrange work so that tools, chemicals, and active work areas are secured and instruction is disrupted as little as possible. The employee must complete required school training and follow applicable Maryland reporting obligations. Indian Creek School welcomes candidates who will contribute to an inclusive and respectful school community.

• Check spaces, doors, and entry points at the start of the day and throughout the shift; correct routine issues, make hazards safe when possible, and report safety or security concerns promptly.

• Perform minor carpentry, patching and painting, furniture adjustments, and repairs to doors, hardware, fixtures, and basic plumbing; replace lamps, filters, and similar components.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and use FMX to receive and prioritize work orders, record completed work, update requestors, and document follow-up needs or parts required.

• Assist with contractor access, site preparation, and follow-up for outside repairs as directed by the Director of Facilities.

• Set up and break down tables, chairs, equipment, and spaces for assemblies, athletics, school events, and facility rentals; coordinate work around classes and the changing school calendar.

• Help prepare for and respond to snow, ice, severe weather, and facility emergencies; support drills and campus operations.

• Follow Indian Creek School standard operating procedures, recognized maintenance practices, and applicable OSHA and other safety requirements. Use tools and materials safely, secure work areas around students, and complete all required training as directed by the Director of Facilities.

• Support the dedicated grounds crew as needed with entrances, walkways, parking areas, outdoor spaces, athletic fields, and seasonal grounds tasks, including snow and ice removal.

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