Facilities Associate

Wellesley, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tenacre Country Day School Facilities AssociateFull-time Exempt Salaried PositionReports to: Director of Facilities & OperationsHours: Schedule TBDTenacre Country Day School is seeking a full-time Facilities Associate. Tenacres mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we do is designed to enhance this all-important balance over a broad range of homeroom and special subjects along with other activities. As a school dedicated to the elementary years Tenacre values the importance of teaming with grade-level teachers the strong partnership between parents and staff and the meaningful participation of each child in daily school life. We provide our teachers with numerous professional development opportunities and a collegial atmosphere. Tenacre values diversity and inclusiveness in our curriculum and our school community and we expect all members of the community to contribute positively to the school a community of children and adults we strive to work hard to find joy and to be kind.Summary:The Facilities Associate is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of all aspects of Tenacre property. The candidate should be able to handle custodial needs and maintenance and repair issues ranging from routine to complex. The candidate should have knowledge of HVAC fire protection systems fire code and building code compliance building interiors and exteriors ADA guidelines and OSHA.Qualifications:

High school level education
Experience and knowledge of carpentry plumbing lighting general repair/maintenance work painting and cleaning procedures preferred
Preferably 5 or more years of hands-on experience in a similar position
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community collaborate with coworkers and use computer-based technology
Ability to track budgets and keep records
Willing to help support the needs of the whole school not just facilities
Strong interpersonal skills to notify the community about impactful issues timelines of projects and completion dates; comfortable with written communication
Ability to act as the liaison for the school when communicating with facility-based constituents (fire police alarm system grounds etc.)
Familiarity with the Limble request system is preferredResponsibilities:
- Help oversee and maintain the physical operation of the school and its programs including the support of Tenacre Summer Programs
- Oversee the careful maintenance cleaning and disinfecting programs that keep the schools health wellness and appearance in exemplary condition
- Participate in keeping the buildings and grounds in a safe clean orderly condition
- Help maintain the schools machines and schedule repairs when necessary
- Assist in the receiving and distribution of incoming packages including large summer orders of school supplies
- Work with the Director of Facilities and Operations to schedule the appropriate spaces within the school for various internal and external meetings and events by utilizing the Facilities Rental Calendar; set up meeting/event spaces according to the Facilities Rental Calendar. Events are held during school hours after school hours and on weekends.
- Respond to complete and follow up on all maintenance requests including but not limited to painting minor repairs small construction projects and maintenance.
- Participate in the shoveling of snow and removal of ice from all walkways and stairways
- Maintain all aspects of outdoor play areas
- Participate in relevant training events and conferences that aid in continued professional development
- Learn and understand Limble task tracking system
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Director of Facilities and Operations
- Additional duties may be assigned
- Support the mission and philosophy of the school and its leadership.Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  - Standing for up to 3 hours at a time
  - Walking several miles over the span of a regular work day
  - Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds
  - Stooping
  - Going up and down stairs approximately 5-10 times per day
  - Working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Occasionally required to work outdoors in very cold temperatures. The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship upon the School. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with ladders or a Genie lift. The noise level in the work environment can be submit a resume and cover letter to:Adrian RiseboroughDirector of Facilities and OperationsTenacre Country Day School78 Benvenue StreetWellesley MA do not call. For more information and to learn more about Tenacre please refer to our websiteTenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions 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.

Required Experience:

Tenacre Country Day School Facilities AssociateFull-time Exempt Salaried PositionReports to: Director of Facilities & OperationsHours: Schedule TBDTenacre Country Day School is seeking a full-time Facilities Associate. Tenacres mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day. Everything we ...

High school level education
Experience and knowledge of carpentry plumbing lighting general repair/maintenance work painting and cleaning procedures preferred
Preferably 5 or more years of hands-on experience in a similar position
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community collaborate with coworkers and use computer-based technology
Ability to track budgets and keep records
Willing to help support the needs of the whole school not just facilities
Strong interpersonal skills to notify the community about impactful issues timelines of projects and completion dates; comfortable with written communication
Ability to act as the liaison for the school when communicating with facility-based constituents (fire police alarm system grounds etc.)
Familiarity with the Limble request system is preferredResponsibilities:
- Help oversee and maintain the physical operation of the school and its programs including the support of Tenacre Summer Programs
- Oversee the careful maintenance cleaning and disinfecting programs that keep the schools health wellness and appearance in exemplary condition
- Participate in keeping the buildings and grounds in a safe clean orderly condition
- Help maintain the schools machines and schedule repairs when necessary
- Assist in the receiving and distribution of incoming packages including large summer orders of school supplies
- Work with the Director of Facilities and Operations to schedule the appropriate spaces within the school for various internal and external meetings and events by utilizing the Facilities Rental Calendar; set up meeting/event spaces according to the Facilities Rental Calendar. Events are held during school hours after school hours and on weekends.
- Respond to complete and follow up on all maintenance requests including but not limited to painting minor repairs small construction projects and maintenance.
- Participate in the shoveling of snow and removal of ice from all walkways and stairways
- Maintain all aspects of outdoor play areas
- Participate in relevant training events and conferences that aid in continued professional development
- Learn and understand Limble task tracking system
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Director of Facilities and Operations
- Additional duties may be assigned
- Support the mission and philosophy of the school and its leadership.Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
  - Standing for up to 3 hours at a time
  - Walking several miles over the span of a regular work day
  - Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds
  - Stooping
  - Going up and down stairs approximately 5-10 times per day
  - Working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Occasionally required to work outdoors in very cold temperatures. The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship upon the School. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with ladders or a Genie lift. The noise level in the work environment can be submit a resume and cover letter to:Adrian RiseboroughDirector of Facilities and OperationsTenacre Country Day School78 Benvenue StreetWellesley MA do not call. For more information and to learn more about Tenacre please refer to our websiteTenacre Country Day School considers applicants for all positions 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.