Job Title: Building Maintenance
Department: Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School seeks a full-time building maintenance team member for the 2026-2027 school year.
Building maintenance is responsible for the cleanliness and repairs of all school buildings, and for assuring that equipment and materials are available and in place to support program needs. The building maintenance team member reports to the director of maintenance and is responsible for cleaning, and setting up classrooms, and cleaning other areas as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assures that equipment and materials are available and in place to support program needs
- Fulfills cleaning responsibilities as assigned by the director of maintenance
- Building security and maintenance
- Sets up and cleans rooms for the after-school program and special events as requested by the director of maintenance
- Trash removal
- Secures the building at night and sets the building’s security system
- Other duties as assigned by the director of maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in English
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Experience as a cleaner
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to move equipment in excess of 25 pounds
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
