Full-Time School Facilities Specialist

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

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.