Afternoon Maintenance Technician

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA seeks a reliable Afternoon Maintenance Technician to perform skilled building maintenance from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The role involves painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related tasks, with independent work and minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of building trades experience, a valid driver’s license, knowledge of safety practices, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for BB&N.
• Working knowledge of building trades and basic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining buildings and structures; completing maintenance requests and related tasks.
• Performing minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Operating light equipment and following safety guidelines.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Job description

Reports To: Associate Director of Facilities
Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Start Date: October 2026

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

Responsibilities

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description

The Facilities team at BB&N is seeking a reliable and responsible full-time Afternoon Maintenance Technician. The Afternoon Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks at all BB&N locations. The Afternoon Maintenance Technician works from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may be modified to the day shift when school is not in session.

Duties may include painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling, minor roof/building repairs, event setup, and related work. The Afternoon Maintenance Technician will work independently, with minimal supervision to accomplish specific tasks. Assignments will be made verbally by the supervisor, or via email or work order.

BB&N is comprised of 300,000 square feet on approximately 15 acres. Operations of the physical facilities include a wide array of services including maintenance, environmental compliance, preventative maintenance, repairs, renewal, and replacement, provision of utilities and energy management, groundskeeping, custodial, fire, and life safety, waste disposal, and recycling, facility vendor management and logistical support for campus events.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining buildings and structures; completing maintenance requests; installing/repairing acoustical ceilings, floor coverings, drywall, roofs, doors, door hardware, classroom installations, furniture, equipment, painting, and other related items.
• Performing minor electrical repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to the replacement of switches, outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, and ballasts.
• Performing minor plumbing maintenance, including but not limited to unclogging drains, replacement of plumbing hardware, and making repairs to leaks.
• Performing minor HVAC maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to changing filters, oiling equipment, and visual inspections.
• Operating light automotive equipment to travel to facilities and to transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
• Following safety guidelines when performing all tasks.
• Picking up and delivering materials/equipment as needed.
• Participating in trash and recycling and snow removal operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, And Competencies

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and a problem solver with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a building trade, such as carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above, with the required knowledge and abilities, is preferred.

In Addition, The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• A valid Driver’s License and ability to drive for BB&N.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in a building trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and painting.
• Knowledge of repair practices for structures, furnishings, and equipment, and work safety practices.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical and HVAC systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire, and life safety standards.
• Understand and work from plans & specifications.
• Work with limited supervision with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work both indoors & outdoors during inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor (prolonged periods of standing, walking, and agility for climbing and working off a ladder, bending, stooping, crawling into awkward spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Use BB&N email, Computerized Work Order System, and Microsoft Office software.
• Provide supervision, training, and assistance to others as required.

Salary: $30.00-$36.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance; and more.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.