Facilities Worker/Carpentry Specialist bei The Rivers School

The Facilities Worker/Carpentry Specialist is responsible for day-to-day cleaning and general maintenance of various interior and exterior spaces on The Rivers School campus, with a specific focus on completing minor and medium-sized carpentry projects. The Specialist collaborates closely daily with a team of other facilities management professionals to process events in addition to helping to provide a safe, functional, and clean learning environment for students. This position is non-exempt, full-tim (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday) and reports directly to the Director of Facilities. 

Essential Job Functions

The Facilities Worker/Carpentry Specialist is expected to perform all essential functions of a Facilities Worker as well as the following specialized carpentry and repair duties:

• Minor to Medium Carpentry Projects: Execute repair, maintenance, and construction tasks, including but not limited to, the repair and installation of shelving, cabinets, trim, moulding, doors, window frames, and hardware.
• Surface and Structure Repair: Repair or replace damaged wallboard, flooring, ceiling tiles, and wooden structures such as outdoor benches or decking.
• Painting and Finishing: Prepare surfaces and apply paint, stain, varnish, or other finishes to woodwork and repaired areas to ensure a professional finish.
• Estimate and Plan: Assist in estimating materials and time required for various carpentry and maintenance projects.
  
  
• General Facilities Maintenance:
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean and sanitize locker rooms.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. by moving furniture and equipment.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets.
• Use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Process work orders.
• Performs preventative maintenance in and around facilities.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, and all other campus areas.
• Perform deep cleaning and light maintenance on all fitness equipment.
• Direct traffic and park vehicles.
• Snow removal as directed.
• Serve as facilities contact person while on duty and provide appropriate assistance to rental groups as needed.
• Overtime required as necessary.
• Ability to keep open lines of communication with Director of Facilities and other Facilities Department members throughout the shift.
• Perform related duties as required.

Equipment Used

In order to complete the essential job functions, the Facilities Worker/Carpentry Specialist must be proficient using basic cleaning and maintenance equipment in addition to standard carpentry tools:

• Carpentry and Woodworking Tools: Table saw, miter saw, circular saw, reciprocating saw, router, jointer, power drills, nail guns (pneumatic and electric), hand saws, chisels, planes, levels, and various clamps.
• Basic sanitizing and cleaning equipment.
• Brooms/Mops/Shovels/rakes and other hand tools.
• Paint brushes, rollers and other painting equipment.
• Snow blower.
• All-Terrain Utility Vehicles.
• Full-Sized Pickup Trucks.
• Step and extension ladders.
• Genie Lift.
• String Trimmers/Mowers/Leaf blowers.
• Furniture dollies/pallet jacks.
• Misc. power tools.
• Operate trucks and tractors.
• Cell Phone.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: High School or equivalent diploma preferred. Previous working experience in a custodial role preferred. Two (2) or more years of professional experience in general carpentry or a related trade is required. Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver’s license.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Basic Carpentry: Demonstrated ability to independently complete minor and medium-sized repairs and installations, including framing, trim work, sheetrock repair, and door/window hardware replacement.
• Tool and Equipment Safety: Thorough understanding and commitment to the safe operation and maintenance of all hand and power woodworking tools and equipment.
• Ability to easily change direction during the day to accommodate facility needs.
• Must show a positive attitude towards other members of the team and community.
• Ability to take direction as well as work independently as a self-starter.
• Ability to perform physical work including bending, stooping and reaching; must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time, and to lift, carry, and push at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate small gasoline-powered tools like mowers, snow blowers, and leaf blowers.
• Ability to work on ladders up to 20’ above the floor/ground.
• Must have the flexibility to work days and weekends several times a year, to staff events.
• Ability to work required overtime.

Rivers encourages interest from candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity, experience, and perspectives among our professional and school community. We recognize that skilled and innovative individuals follow a variety of pathways in life, and we enthusiastically invite applications from those who may have experience that meets our qualifications in non-traditional ways. Rivers offers BIPOC affinity, LGBTQ+ affinity, and white allyship spaces for professionals, as well as institutional professional development, to support and enrich our work around equity and access. In addition to mentorship from peers and direct supervisors, all professional community members benefit from a year-long onboarding program.  

If you would benefit from any accommodations at any point during the application process, please contact our Director of Institutional Equity, Ms. Jenny Jun-lei Kravitz ([email protected]).