Job Description
Job Description
Location: Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School, Worcester, MA Status: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends as needed Pay Range: $18.00-$22.00 per hour Reports to: Facilities Manager
Summary
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking a full-time, year-round School Maintenance Technician to support the daily operation and upkeep of our multi-building campus serving students in grades K-7. Working under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician handles routine repairs, preventive maintenance, room and event setups, grounds work, and seasonal tasks across all campus buildings. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in keeping a school safe, clean, and ready for students every morning. Candidates must share WCA's mission.
Mission
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School's mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.
About the School
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School opened in August 2023 and serves students in grades K-7. We are chartered for grades K-8. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.
Our campus consists of multiple buildings, and the Maintenance Technician moves between them throughout the day as work requires.
Visit our school website at www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
One or more years of building maintenance, custodial, facilities, or general trades experience preferred. Experience in a school or other occupied public building is a plus.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools, cleaning chemicals and their safe use, and basic repair techniques across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and light electrical work.
Ability to plan and prioritize work, take direction, work independently between check-ins, and complete multiple tasks on schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, staff, families, and vendors.
Availability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends for snow removal, emergency repairs, and school events.
Valid driver's license preferred for travel between campus buildings and supply runs.
Must pass CORI, SORI, and fingerprint background checks as required by Massachusetts law for school employees.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintenance and repairs
Complete routine and requested repairs across all campus buildings, including furniture, doors, hardware, ceiling tiles, fixtures, painting, patching, and minor plumbing and electrical work.
Respond to work orders from the Facilities Manager and school staff, and communicate status and completion.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and record it as directed.
Escalate issues beyond the scope of the role - anything requiring a licensed trade, a permit, or a vendor - to the Facilities Manager promptly.
Daily operations and cleaning support
Support daily cleaning operations, including mopping, trash removal, restocking restrooms and staff areas, and cleaning classrooms, lounges, and the breakfast and lunch area.
Complete special projects such as washing walls and glass, carpet cleaning, and stripping and refinishing floors.
Set up, break down, and reconfigure classrooms and shared spaces for instruction, testing, meetings, Crew, and school events.
Receive, unload, and distribute deliveries, equipment, and supplies across buildings.
Grounds and seasonal work
Perform snow and ice removal at entrances, walkways, and lots, including early-morning and weekend coverage during winter weather.
Complete light landscaping and grounds work, including sweeping walks, outside trash removal, and seasonal cleanup.
Safety
Follow all safety procedures and use personal protective equipment as required.
Report safety hazards, damage, and security concerns to the Facilities Manager immediately.
Support fire drills, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness activities as directed.
Maintain awareness that this work happens in an occupied school building, and sequence tasks to minimize disruption to instruction.
All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The following are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand and walk for extended periods, and move between multiple campus buildings throughout the shift, including outdoors in all weather conditions.
Bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and climb ladders and stairs.
Use hand and power tools, and safely handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with product instructions and safety data sheets.
Join Our Adult Crew
At Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events, and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, plan together, and use data to guide decision-making.
We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.
Application Instructions
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas. The school will be distinguished by four key elements of EL Education: a commitment to community, a commitment to high-quality work, a commitment to real world applications and a commitment to imagination, exploration and immersion. A culture of quality will permeate the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need when they are challenged.
Location: Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School, Worcester, MA Status: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends as needed Pay Range: $18.00-$22.00 per hour Reports to: Facilities Manager
Summary
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is seeking a full-time, year-round School Maintenance Technician to support the daily operation and upkeep of our multi-building campus serving students in grades K-7. Working under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician handles routine repairs, preventive maintenance, room and event setups, grounds work, and seasonal tasks across all campus buildings. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in keeping a school safe, clean, and ready for students every morning. Candidates must share WCA's mission.
Mission
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School's mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.
About the School
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School opened in August 2023 and serves students in grades K-7. We are chartered for grades K-8. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.
Our campus consists of multiple buildings, and the Maintenance Technician moves between them throughout the day as work requires.
Visit our school website at www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
One or more years of building maintenance, custodial, facilities, or general trades experience preferred. Experience in a school or other occupied public building is a plus.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools, cleaning chemicals and their safe use, and basic repair techniques across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and light electrical work.
Ability to plan and prioritize work, take direction, work independently between check-ins, and complete multiple tasks on schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, staff, families, and vendors.
Availability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends for snow removal, emergency repairs, and school events.
Valid driver's license preferred for travel between campus buildings and supply runs.
Must pass CORI, SORI, and fingerprint background checks as required by Massachusetts law for school employees.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintenance and repairs
Complete routine and requested repairs across all campus buildings, including furniture, doors, hardware, ceiling tiles, fixtures, painting, patching, and minor plumbing and electrical work.
Respond to work orders from the Facilities Manager and school staff, and communicate status and completion.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and record it as directed.
Escalate issues beyond the scope of the role - anything requiring a licensed trade, a permit, or a vendor - to the Facilities Manager promptly.
Daily operations and cleaning support
Support daily cleaning operations, including mopping, trash removal, restocking restrooms and staff areas, and cleaning classrooms, lounges, and the breakfast and lunch area.
Complete special projects such as washing walls and glass, carpet cleaning, and stripping and refinishing floors.
Set up, break down, and reconfigure classrooms and shared spaces for instruction, testing, meetings, Crew, and school events.
Receive, unload, and distribute deliveries, equipment, and supplies across buildings.
Grounds and seasonal work
Perform snow and ice removal at entrances, walkways, and lots, including early-morning and weekend coverage during winter weather.
Complete light landscaping and grounds work, including sweeping walks, outside trash removal, and seasonal cleanup.
Safety
Follow all safety procedures and use personal protective equipment as required.
Report safety hazards, damage, and security concerns to the Facilities Manager immediately.
Support fire drills, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness activities as directed.
Maintain awareness that this work happens in an occupied school building, and sequence tasks to minimize disruption to instruction.
All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The following are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand and walk for extended periods, and move between multiple campus buildings throughout the shift, including outdoors in all weather conditions.
Bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and climb ladders and stairs.
Use hand and power tools, and safely handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with product instructions and safety data sheets.
Join Our Adult Crew
At Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events, and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, plan together, and use data to guide decision-making.
We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout.
Application Instructions
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas. The school will be distinguished by four key elements of EL Education: a commitment to community, a commitment to high-quality work, a commitment to real world applications and a commitment to imagination, exploration and immersion. A culture of quality will permeate the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need when they are challenged.
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