Newton Country Day is an independent, Sacred Heart school for girls in grades 5-12. Educating Women of Courage and Confidence since 1880
Position: Afternoon Facilities TechnicianLocation: Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St. Newton, MASchedule: Full-time, 12 months - Monday through Friday 12pm to 9pm
Salary: $27/hr to $37/hr depending on experience and certifications
Job Summary
The Facilities Operations Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance, repair, and operation of the School’s buildings, grounds, and campus infrastructure during the afternoon and evening shift. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Facilities & Operations, this position performs preventive maintenance, responds to maintenance requests, supports school events and facility rentals, conducts campus security checks, and helps ensure the campus remains safe, clean, and ready for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Facilities & Operations, this position serves as the primary Facilities and Operations presence during afternoon and evening hours. It plays an important role in maintaining the School’s facilities while supporting the day-to-day needs of the campus community.
This position is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, retirement and tuition remission
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance on building systems.
- Troubleshoot maintenance issues and complete corrective repairs within the scope of the position.
- Assist with the maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
- Identify equipment deficiencies and report repairs requiring specialized contractors or capital replacement.
- Support equipment installations, seasonal maintenance, and facility improvement projects.
- Receive, prioritize, document, and complete assigned work orders using the School’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
General Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the campus, including carpentry, painting, drywall repairs, door and hardware repairs, minor plumbing, ceiling systems, flooring, and other general building maintenance.
- Maintain classrooms, offices, athletic facilities, common spaces, and exterior areas in a safe, clean, and well-maintained condition.
- Safely operate maintenance equipment, hand tools, power tools, lifts, utility vehicles, and other departmental equipment.
Campus Operations & Event Support
- Prepare classrooms, meeting spaces, athletic facilities, performance venues, and campus gathering areas for school events, athletic competitions, admissions events, performances, Board meetings, and other special programs.
- Complete room reconfigurations, furniture moves, event setup, breakdown, and post-event restoration.
- Work closely with faculty, staff, Athletics, Dining Services, and event coordinators to support afternoon and evening activities.
- Deliver furniture, equipment, mail, packages, and supplies throughout campus as needed.
Facility Rentals
- Serve as the Facilities and Operations representative during assigned facility rentals and evening programs.
- Ensure facilities are prepared before occupancy, provide building access, respond to operational needs, and secure buildings following rental activities.
- Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors performing work during afternoon and evening hours.
Campus Safety & Security
- Conduct routine building and campus security rounds throughout the shift.
- Secure buildings by checking doors, lighting, mechanical rooms, and common areas at the end of the day.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and security issues.
- Assist with emergency response activities and help maintain a safe campus environment.
Grounds & Weather Response
- Assist with maintaining campus grounds and exterior spaces throughout the year.
- Perform snow and ice removal, including sidewalks, entrances, stairways, emergency exits, and pedestrian walkways.
- Pre-treat walkways before forecasted snow or ice events and participate in campus weather response activities.
Team Support
- Work collaboratively with Facilities & Operations staff, custodial and dining service partners, contractors, and other members of the school community.
- Provide professional, courteous service to students, faculty, staff, families, visitors, and vendors.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Facilities & Operations Department.
- Flexibility to support school events, facility rentals, snow removal, and emergency response when needed.
QualificationsRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of experience in commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, or industrial facilities maintenance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of building maintenance practices and building systems.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot maintenance and equipment issues.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and maintenance equipment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Contingent on successful CORI and fingerprint-based background checks and Mandated Reporter training as a condition of employment.
Preferred
- Experience working in an independent school, college, university, healthcare, or similar institutional environment.
- Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or building automation systems.
- OSHA 10 certification or other facilities-related certifications.
Core Competencies
- Teamwork, time management, safety awareness and trustworthiness
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working from personnel lifts as needed. The employee must be able to lift and move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier items using appropriate lifting equipment or team lifting procedures.
The position includes indoor and outdoor work throughout the year in varying weather conditions. It requires flexibility to support evening events, emergencies, snow removal operations, and other operational needs outside of the normal work schedule when required. Must follow all applicable safety procedures, OSHA requirements, school policies, and environmental regulations while performing assigned duties.
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.To apply: send a cover letter and resume to
Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
