Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Austin Preparatory School

Wakefield, MA 01880, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Full Time

Job Description

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, about 15 miles north of Boston, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Facilities and Maintenance Technician. Founded in 1961, Austin Prep is an independent, co-educational Catholic day school in the Augustinian tradition, serving students in grades 6–12. The school enrolls over 800 students.

The Facilities and Maintenance Technician reports to the Director of Facilities and is responsible for performing preventive and routine maintenance and repairs. This role also assists in the oversight and coordination of facilities staff and contracted services to ensure the upkeep of Austin Prep’s facilities. Additionally, the role requires proactive problem-solving to identify potential issues before they escalate, thereby minimizing disruptions to the educational environment. The Technician will support the Facilities team with events and other facilities management needs as directed.

Qualification Requirements:

Solid, verifiable professional experience in major trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Education / Experience / Additional Requirements:

Licensed tradesperson with a minimum of 10 years of field experience preferred.
Ability to perform physical labor both indoors and outdoors.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SEARCH PROCESS

Our Commitment to Mission

The mission of Austin Prep is to “inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands, to serve” which we exemplify through the Augustinian charisms of veritas, unitas, and caritas. Austin Prep a Roman Catholic Augustinian secondary school committed to Catholic social teaching which is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and is therefore invaluable and worthy of dignity and respect as a member of the human family.

In the spirit of Pope Leo XIII, who emphasizes that “those who are engaged in education should be deeply imbued with right principles,” we welcome candidates dedicated to both academic excellence and who will contribute to the School’s Roman Catholic Augustinian mission.