Afternoon Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commuter benefits

Long‑term disability insurance

Job summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Afternoon Maintenance Technician to support facilities across campuses. The role runs 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional shift changes when school is out.

The team handles painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks to keep buildings in excellent condition. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in building trades, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently under supervision while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a building trade (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to read plans and specifications; work with limited supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for BB&N.

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.
• Performing minor electrical repairs (switches, outlets, bulbs, ballasts).
• Performing minor plumbing repairs (unclogging drains, fixtures, leaks).
• Performing minor HVAC maintenance (filters, lubrication, inspections).
• Operate light vehicles to travel to facilities and transport materials.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Education

Experience in building trades or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work Order System/BB&N email

Job description

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Afternoon Maintenance Technician

Full Time Cambridge, MA, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1221

Salary Range: $30.00 To $36.00 Hourly

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.

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:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

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.

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.