Facilities Worker

The Rivers School
— a 6-12 co‑ed independent day school in Weston, MA, just outside Boston— seeks professionals who are looking to join a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming school community.

The Facilities Worker is responsible for day‑to‑day cleaning and general maintenance of various interior and exterior spaces on The Rivers School campus. The Facilities Worker collaborates closely daily with a team of other facilities management professionals to process events, assist with rental group needs, and, in general, help provide a safe and clean learning environment for students and the adults who teach them.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures, with a focus on weekend rental group and sports group use.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean and sanitize locker rooms.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. by moving furniture and equipment.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets.
• Use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock buildings according to scheduled use, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Process work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance in and around facilities.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, and all other campus areas.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Perform deep cleaning and light maintenance on all fitness equipment.
• Direct traffic and park vehicles.
• Snow removal as needed.
• Serve as facilities contact person while on duty and provide appropriate assistance to rental groups as needed, including managing school‑owned equipment used by rental groups.
• Set up tables, trash barrels, etc. as required to meet the needs of any group using Rivers’ facilities.
• Problem‑solve with various groups to meet the needs of that group.
• Overtime required as necessary.
• Keep open lines of communication with the Director of Facilities and other Facilities Department members throughout the shift.

In order to complete the essential job functions, the Facilities Flex Worker must be proficient using basic cleaning and maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to the following:

• Basic sanitizing and cleaning equipment
• Brooms, mops, shovels, rakes, and other hand tools
• Paint brushes, rollers, and other painting equipment
• Snow blower
• All‑Terrain Utility Vehicles
• Full‑sized pickup trucks
• Step and extension ladders
• Operate trucks and tractors
• Cell phone

The Facilities Worker will work Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Minimum education and experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous custodial experience preferred. Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver’s license.

• Ability to easily change direction during the day to accommodate facility needs.
• Irrigation maintenance experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude toward other members of the team and community.
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently as a self‑starter.
• Ability to perform physical work including bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, carrying, and pushing at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate small gasoline‑powered tools such as mowers, snow blowers, and leaf blowers.
• Ability to work on ladders up to 20 feet above the floor/ground.
• Flexibility to work days and weekends several times a year to staff events.
• Ability to work required overtime.

Salary range: $18–23

Rivers encourages interest from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, experience, and perspectives among our professional and school community. We recognize that skilled and innovative individuals follow a variety of pathways in life, and we enthusiastically invite applications from those who may have experience that meets our qualifications in non‑traditional ways. Rivers offers BIPOC affinity, LGBTQ+ affinity, and white allyship spaces for professionals, as well as institutional professional development, to support and enrich our work around equity and access.

In addition to mentorship from peers and direct supervisors, all professional community members benefit from a year‑long onboarding program.