Maintenance Specialist

Position Overview St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full‑time maintenance specialist with experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair, and renovation. The position is hourly, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, year‑round, with occasional nights and weekends as needed. The successful candidate must be willing to become a full part of the Bay View community and engage in all campus activities as appropriate, and be committed to an all‑girls education and Mercy values. Our School St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all‑girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from Pre‑K through Grade 12, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, the academy fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while empowering each student to become a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith‑filled young woman. Examples Of Key Duties And Responsibilities Work cooperatively under the Director of Facilities & Planning and closely with a dedicated staff to maintain the school buildings and 15‑acre campus, with an emphasis on the safety of students, employees, and visitors. Perform boiler maintenance, readings, and manage chemical additives required for proper operation. Have electrical and HVAC knowledge for basic repairs. Perform or assist in basic carpentry, floor repair, ceiling repair (acoustical and hard), lighting, ballast replacement, hard surfaces, plumbing, walls, furniture relocation, and shelving. Assist in landscape maintenance of the property and playing field, including grass cutting, trimming, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal on stairs and walkways. Coordinate quarterly and yearly inspections of mechanical equipment. Become familiar with the school’s crisis management plan and the Facilities Team’s role in those circumstances. Respond to emergency after‑hour calls for repairs and security. Gain required certifications for OSHA 10, first aid, and asbestos control (paid for by Bay View). Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Experience in 24/7 maintenance support of commercial building systems. Basic computer skills for email, appointments, ordering supplies, and tracking internal work orders. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to track multiple tasks via daily reports and time documentation. Employment Standards Ability to operate and use a broad spectrum of tools and equipment skillfully and safely. Perform physical labor such as bending, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying 50 lbs or more; follow oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative working relationships. The candidate will be required to pass a national background check with fingerprints. Benefits St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, a group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Mary Academy - Bay View