Afternoon Maintenance Technician

Buckingham Browne Nichols School•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N) is a day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience that helps students discover and develop their talents and passions. BB&N offers a challenging, innovative, and flexible curriculum, complemented by co-curricular opportunities in athletics, arts, and community service. The school operates across three campuses and is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. BB&N values inquiry, integrity, belonging, and kindness, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and open-minded global citizens. The Facilities team is seeking a reliable and responsible full-time Afternoon Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks across all BB&N locations. The role involves working independently with minimal supervision, performing tasks such as painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, minor roof/building repairs, and event setup. The Facilities department manages a significant physical plant, encompassing maintenance, environmental compliance, preventative maintenance, repairs, utilities, energy management, groundskeeping, custodial services, fire and life safety, waste management, and logistical support for campus events.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a building trade (carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing).
A valid Driver’s License and ability to drive for BB&N.
Knowledge of materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in building trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting).
Knowledge of repair practices for structures, furnishings, and equipment.
Knowledge of work safety practices.
Basic understanding of electrical and HVAC systems.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire, and life safety standards.
Ability to understand and work from plans & specifications.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work both indoors & outdoors during inclement weather conditions.
Ability to perform physical labor including prolonged standing, walking, climbing, working off ladders, bending, stooping, crawling into awkward spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Proficiency in using BB&N email, Computerized Work Order System, and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to provide supervision, training, and assistance to others as required.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above, with the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

Repairing and maintaining buildings and structures.
Completing maintenance requests.
Installing/repairing acoustical ceilings, floor coverings, drywall, roofs, doors, door hardware, classroom installations, furniture, equipment, and painting.
Performing minor electrical repairs and maintenance, including replacement of switches, outlets, bulbs, and ballasts.
Performing minor plumbing maintenance, including unclogging drains, replacing hardware, and repairing leaks.
Performing minor HVAC maintenance and repairs, including changing filters, oiling equipment, and visual inspections.
Operating light automotive equipment to travel to facilities and transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
Following safety guidelines when performing all tasks.
Picking up and delivering materials/equipment as needed.
Participating in trash and recycling operations.
Participating in snow removal operations.
Performing other related duties as assigned.