Staff Maintenance Staff and Operations Coordinator

Berwick Academy; South Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwick Academy is seeking a dependable Maintenance Staff and Operations Coordinator to keep campus facilities well-maintained and operations organized. This role blends hands-on maintenance with project coordination, work-order management, and customer service to support a safe, welcoming campus year-round.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, a valid driver's license, and experience with work order systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in facilities, maintenance operations, property management, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience with work order systems and Google Workspace is a plus; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance across campus buildings, grounds, and housing.
• Coordinate and track work orders, communicate with campus partners, and prioritize maintenance requests.
• Serve as liaison with vendors, contractors, and residents in school-owned housing.
• Support campus events with room setups, furniture moves, and operational logistics.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, recordkeeping, and departmental admin tasks.
• Maintain campus grounds and seasonal responsibilities including snow removal and storm response.
• Deliver responsive, professional service to faculty, staff, students, residents, and visitors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Work order systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Join the Berwick Academy Community

At Berwick Academy, every employee plays an important role in creating an exceptional learning environment. Our campus is more than a collection of buildings—it's a vibrant community where students, faculty, and staff learn, work, and thrive together.

We're seeking a dependable, collaborative Maintenance Staff and Operations Coordinator who enjoys hands-on problem solving while keeping operations organized behind the scenes. This role combines facility maintenance with project coordination, work order management, and customer service to help ensure our campus remains safe, welcoming, and well-maintained year-round.

What You\'ll Do

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance across campus buildings, grounds, and school-owned housing.
• Coordinate and track work orders, communicate with campus partners, and help prioritize maintenance requests.
• Serve as a primary liaison with vendors, contractors, and residents in school-owned housing.
• Support campus events through room setups, furniture moves, and operational logistics.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, recordkeeping, and departmental administrative tasks.
• Help maintain campus grounds and perform seasonal responsibilities, including snow removal and storm response.
• Deliver responsive, professional service to faculty, staff, students, residents, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or related experience preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in facilities, maintenance operations, property management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience with work order systems and Google Workspace is a plus.
• Working knowledge of building systems and general maintenance practices.
• Valid driver\'s license required.

Why Berwick Academy?

Berwick Academy is one of the nation\'s oldest independent schools, guided by a mission to promote virtue and useful knowledge while fostering curiosity, integrity, and belonging. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to supporting every member of our community.

Berwick Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates whose experiences and perspectives will enrich our community.

No phone calls please.