Facilities Associate

FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Facilities and Operations

SALARY: $26-29 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: The Facilities Associate is responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance and operation of buildings/grounds to which they are assigned. This position requires the candidate to communicate effectively with leadership, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. The Facilities Associate must be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the School.

• Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the grounds and buildings are secure.
• Take action in the event of weather/emergencies: fire, flood, snow, and accidents.

• Lawn care:
  Mowing, edging, trimming, and watering lawns, fields, and turf grounds.
• Weeding:
  Hoeing, pulling, and thinning weeds from flower beds and other grounds.
• Irrigation:
  Setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems.
• Cleanup:
  Picking up and removing trash, debris from the grounds.
• Snow removal:
  Shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways, and operating a snowblower or snow plow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
• Availability for on‑call emergencies, some evenings and weekends for school events, and all‑night hours as needed to handle snow and ice conditions to prepare the school for an on‑time opening.

• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to maintain an aesthetic, functional condition.
• Check equipment, systems, and lighting.
• Direct contractors and monitor work, mindful of classrooms and occupied spaces.
• Carry out visual inspection of systems and equipment within the building and grounds.
• Carry out visual inspections of fire routes and doors to ensure they are unhindered.
• Report problems to the Director of Facilities.
• Carry out basic maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Complete minor projects, including hanging pictures, putting up shelves, and furniture repair.
• Install seasonal decorations within the building and throughout the campus.
• Assist the Facilities Team in ensuring the building is properly maintained.
• Assist members of the Facilities Team with requests, as required.

• Coordinate tasks so as not to disrupt the school schedule or learning environment.
• Set up and break down spaces with tables, chairs, and equipment according to specifications.
• Arrange furniture, lighting, decorations, and equipment according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Catering, A/V, and outside vendors for large events.
• Manage traffic and parking.
• Dispose of trash following the events.

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience.
• Able to operate a variety of tools and equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to comfortably bend, stretch, lift, and move.
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of temperatures.
• Able to understand verbal directions and execute them with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Availability for on‑call emergencies, some evenings and weekends for school events, and all‑night hours as needed to handle snow and ice conditions to prepare the school for an on‑time opening.

Newton Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. MA law requires fingerprint‑based and criminal offender record information (CORI) checks for all employees working in public and private schools.