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The Putney School is seeking a full-time**Building and Grounds
Technician**to begin working as soon as possible. The Building and
Grounds Technician ensures that all academic buildings, athletic
facilities and grounds are safe and fully functional while seeing to
various needs on campus on a daily basis. The Facilities Department is a
small, hardworking team that relies on good communication and
cooperation to maintain facilities ranging from historic to state of the
art.
The Building and Grounds Technician reports to the Facilities Supervisor
and Director of Facilities and is a 12-month, in-person, non-exempt
position.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and
replacements on facilities and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair HVAC systems, mechanical, carpentry, roofing,
flooring and related building systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, outlets, controls and
related components.
- Repair plumbing fixtures, piping, valves, leaks, drains and related
systems.
- Maintain security and fire alarm systems.
- Maintain school grounds, landscaping, trees, shrubs and outdoor
facilities.
- Perform snow removal and emergency response protocols (including
winter road maintenance).
- Operate vehicles, trucks, tractors, snowplows, snow blowers, salt
spreaders and other maintenance equipment.
- Perform room setups, breakdowns, and temporary facility needs for
school assemblies, athletic games and special campus events.
- Serve on a rotating night and weekend on-call schedule to manage
urgent campus maintenance issues, utility failures, or severe
weather emergencies.
- Attend meetings and complete training classes as required.
- Work closely with students in Putneys work program and facilitate
afternoon activities.
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries and moving furniture,
supplies and equipment around campus as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Benefits**
- Salary range of \$50,000 to \$60,000 depending on qualifications and
experience.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, and optional group
insurance plans, HSA/FSA options, paid time off, and 403(b)
retirement plan contributions.
- Annual professional development opportunities.
**Requirements**
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- High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of
experience are required; vocational training preferred.
- General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and equipment
are desired; experience in any facet of construction will be
considered.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment, operate maintenance tools and
equipment, and use computer software for work orders and records.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as
part of a team.
- Must have a valid drivers license (CDL is a plus).
- Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds with assistance, work from
ladders and lifts, stand for long periods, and perform duties
indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Exposure to
equipment, machinery, heights and other maintenance-related hazards
may occur (i.e. dust, fumes, odors, noise, crowds, etc.).
- Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing,
walking, bending, crouching or stooping.
- Must be able to work closely with high school students and work
collaboratively with coworkers, faculty, and administration.
- Prior experience at a boarding school, college campus, hospitality
venue, or multi-family residential property is highly preferred.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and authorization to
work in the United States are required.
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