Facilities Associate

Tenacre Country Day School; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenacre Country Day School in Wellesley, MA seeks a dependable Facilities Associate to maintain our buildings and grounds, support the day-to-day needs of our school community, and help uphold Tenacre’s mission to nurture and challenge each child.

This full-time hourly role offers a 9–5 or 10–6 schedule, Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours and weekend events. Compensation is $20 to $30 per hour, and the starting date is immediate. Reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of hands-on facilities, maintenance, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with general building repair; familiarity with HVAC, fire protection, and safety codes is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the whole school.

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.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Tools

Limble

Genie lift

HVAC basics

Job description

Facilities Associate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918808

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Facilities Associate

Full-Time, Hourly Position | 2026–2027

Compensation: $20-$30/hour

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.

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/fosti 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

www.tenacrecds.org

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $30 Per Hour

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Adrian Riseborough , Director of Facilities and Operations
• 78 Benvenue Street
• Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]