Facilities Associate

Tenacre Country Day School; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a dependable Facilities Associate to help maintain our buildings and grounds and support the day-to-day needs of our school community.

The position is full-time and hourly, offering a schedule of 9-5 or 10-6, Monday through Friday. Compensation ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, with potential for after-hours and weekend events as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Five+ years of hands-on facilities, maintenance, custodial, or related experience.
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, fire protection, codes) is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests, including painting, minor repairs, and small projects.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, lighting, and equipment upkeep.
• Set up/break down spaces for programs, meetings, rentals, and events, including after-hours/weekends.
• Support summer programs, deliveries, and supplies distribution; snow/ice removal.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Limble

Job description

Schedule: 9-5 or 10-6, Mon-Fri

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations

Tenacre Country Day School is seeking a dependable, skilled, and collaborative Facilities Associate to help maintain our buildings and grounds and support the day-to-day needs of our school community.

Full-Time, Hourly Position | 2026–2027

Compensation: $20-$30

Tenacre’s mission is to nurture and challenge each child, every day. As a community of children and adults, we strive to work hard, find joy, and be kind.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in a safe, clean, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Respond to maintenance requests, including painting, minor repairs, general maintenance, and small construction projects.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, lighting, cleaning, equipment upkeep, and other routine facility needs.
• Set up and break down spaces for school programs, meetings, rentals, and events, including some after-hours and weekend events.
• Support Tenacre Summer Programs, deliveries and supply distribution, outdoor play areas, and seasonal snow and ice removal.
• Use the Limble task-tracking system and communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and facility-related service providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of hands‑on facilities, maintenance, custodial, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with general building repair and maintenance; familiarity with HVAC, fire protection, building/fire codes, ADA guidelines, and OSHA is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate in a diverse school community and use computer‑based technology.
• Flexibility, sound judgment, and a willingness to support the needs of the whole school.

Physical Requirements

This active position requires regular walking and standing, stair use, stooping, lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, and work in both indoor and outdoor conditions, including cold weather. The role may involve ladders, a Genie lift, moving mechanical equipment, and occasionally loud environments. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

Tenacre Country Day School, 78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

Equal Opportunity: Tenacre Country Day School considers applicants without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, creed, veteran or uniformed service status, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. As an inclusive community, we welcome candidates who will increase the diversity of our school.