Maintenance Worker

Rye Country Day; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rye Country Day School in Westchester, NY is hiring a maintenance worker to start immediately. The role covers HVAC and plumbing related maintenance, general facility upkeep, safety compliance, and support for events. A valid driver’s license and OSHAs standards knowledge are preferred.

Candidates should have 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and work history. The school emphasizes a diverse, inclusive community and offers competitive salaries with

Qualifications

• HVAC training and experience required.
• Plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical repairs, or related trades experience is helpful.
• Basic computer/phone skills necessary for communication and work orders.
• Ability to follow safety policies and OSHA/local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs across multiple trades.
• Change light bulbs, filters, locks; install paper dispensers and minor fixtures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on assets and control closet inventory.
• Process work orders and assist with events or grounds tasks.
• Drive a cart or vehicle as needed.

Skills

HVAC experience

Plumbing experience

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of related experience

Job description

Rye Country Day School is seeking a maintenance worker to begin immediately. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can take part fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• HVAC training and experience
• Performs maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to daily maintenance of all facilities including but limited to: changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Snow removal and other grounds keeping activities
• Assist with special events
• Drive a cart or other vehicle
• Sterilization solutions and chemicals are required to be used for basic cleaning
• Process work orders and complete repairs as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance on assets.
• Required to manage inventory of equipment, parts and supplies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned; willingness to be open to learning and growing
• Ability to work well alone and within a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

Desired Qualifications

• HVAC and/or Plumbing experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of related experience
• Maturity of judgment and behavior
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.)

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work is a plus
• Holds appropriate license/certification for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be done
• A valid driver’s license is required

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website, www.ryecountryday.org to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Salary range $28/hour - $30/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.