General Maintenance - Events Coordinator

About Us:

Fay School is a day and boarding school located in Southborough, MA, just 25 miles west of Boston. Our beautiful 66-acre campus serves 475 students in Kindergarten through grade nine in a diverse and authentically multicultural community. Founded in 1866, Fay was the first junior boarding school in the United States, and today 150 of our students are boarders in grades 7-9 who come from more than 20 countries and from across the United States. Fay’s core values of academic excellence, honorable conduct, dedicated service, earnest effort, and wellness of mind, body, and spirit are the foundation of our engaging and challenging program. Our signature Creativity and Design program is integrated across the grades, and students meet in Fay's state-of-the-art Center for Creativity & Design to engage in real-world design projects in partnership with companies including Converse, Mazda, Bose, and Barnes and Noble. With an environment that embraces the pursuit of excellence, a robust professional development program, and supportive colleagues, Fay is a welcoming place for educators, administrators, and staff members to make a lasting impact while fostering their own growth.

Description

Fay School seeks candidates who are hardworking and committed to working in a team environment to join its Facilities department. The primary responsibilities of this position include care and upkeep of the school’s campus, including athletic fields, swimming pools, vehicles, and equipment. This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits.

Position Summary:

·Primary focus on coordinator of school events, including setup and breakdown, and package/mail delivery.

·Secondary focus on providing care and upkeep of the school’s campus buildings, vehicles, and equipment.

Essential Educational Qualifications/Experience:

· Hold a current driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle

· Prior experience in general carpentry and plumbing, flooring, and drywall

· Preferred: event setups

Essential Responsibilities/Job Functions:

· Organize, prioritize, and perform assigned tasks with or without direct supervision

· Ensure timely delivery of packages from the main drop-off location to specific distribution

spaces

· Organize, schedule, set up and break down events as requested

· Perform scheduled and assigned tasks and general repairs to campus buildings at the expected standards of safety, operation, and cleanliness

· Observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, perform work

following recognized trade and school standards

· Operate small power tools and snow-blowing equipment, including snow blowers, plows, and removal equipment.

Essential Technology Competencies:

· MyFay for Fay email

· QuickBase- Fay Requests

Essential Physical Skills:

· Ability to use light and heavy equipment such as ladders, power tools, hand and electrical measuring tools, mowers, and utility vehicles

· Ability to drive school vehicles

· Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs

· Ability to use package handling equipment: two-wheelers, furniture dolly, etc.

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including stooping, bending, reaching, and carrying

· Ability to move around campus on foot or by vehicle

· Ability to communicate with spoken and written words

· Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone

Degree of Independent Action Performed:

Medium, due to the extent and frequency of seasonal events and package delivery. The

extent to which the duties are circumscribed by standard practice, the exercise of judgment,

the amount of resourcefulness and planning required, and their original application. Refers

to the basic knowledge and education required to perform the job.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If you are a motivated individual with a strong background in facilities and maintenance and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career growth within our organization

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email with the subject line “General Maintenance - Events Coordinator” to fayjobs@fayschool.org.

Fay School, 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772

Fay School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any other category protected under applicable law, in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities. At Fay, faculty and staff engage in and support school-wide equity and inclusion efforts. Fay seeks candidates who will reflect and enhance the diversity of our school community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Boarding school
• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Private school

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person