Senior Maintenance Associate

Position:
Senior Maintenance Associate

Compensation: $65,000-$68,000 annually

Dept:
Facilities

Type:
Exempt

Reports To:

Facilities Manager

Location:

On Site

Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family‑centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence‑based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke‑free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential boarding school located on a scenic 127‑acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.

SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.

We are guided day‑to‑day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage:
  Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT & PT)
• 401k with company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well‑being of students and staff.
• You are a facilities and maintenance professional with experience maintaining buildings, equipment, and grounds in safe and fully functional condition.
• You are skilled in performing a wide range of maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• You take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and well‑presented environments that reflect high standards.
• You are proactive in identifying maintenance needs, resolving issues, and ensuring preventative upkeep of facilities.
• You work well independently while also collaborating effectively with staff, vendors, and leadership to support daily operations.
• You are reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• You demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of your work.
• You remain flexible and solutions‑focused when responding to urgent or unexpected facility needs.
• You have strong communication skills and are able to follow instructions while also working proactively.
• You are physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including lifting, moving throughout campus, and operating maintenance equipment.

• Conduct regular facility inspections and perform repairs as needed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (e.g., belts, bearings, filters) to ensure equipment efficiency and longevity.
• Execute skilled maintenance work including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating, and general repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of interior and exterior campus spaces, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and general upkeep.
• Ensure maintenance shop areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Perform supply runs and ensure adequate availability of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and notify management of low stock or replenishment needs.
• Accept, inspect, and organize deliveries and shipments.
• Prepare and ensure all vacant student/residential rooms are ready for new move‑ins.
• Complete and maintain weekly vehicle inspection and maintenance check reports.
• Support campus operations by setting up furniture, equipment, and materials for events and daily activities.
• Operate…