Facilities Worker

The Rivers School • Weston, MA

1d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Worker is responsible for day-to-day cleaning and general maintenance of various interior and exterior spaces on The Rivers School campus. The Facilities Worker collaborates closely daily with a team of other facilities management professionals to process events, assisting with rental group needs and, in general, helping to provide a safe and clean learning environment for students and the adults who teach them.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent diploma preferred.
• Previous working experience in a custodial role preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver’s license.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Irrigation maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure, with a focus on weekend rental group and sports group use.
• 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 buildings according to scheduled use, 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 related duties as required.
• Perform deep cleaning and light maintenance on all fitness equipment.
• Direct traffic and park vehicles.
• Snow removal as needed.
• Serve as facilities contact person while on duty and provide appropriate assistance to rental groups as needed, to include managing school owned equipment used by rental groups.
• Set up tables, trash barrels, etc. as required to meet the needs of any group using Rivers’ facilities.
• Problem solve with various groups to meet the needs of that group.
• Overtime required as necessary
• Ability to keep open lines of communication with Director of Facilities and other Facilities Department members throughout the shift

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED