Facilities Worker

JOB TITLE:Facilities Worker

DEPARTMENT:Facilities

REPORTS TO:Facilities Manager

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt; 12 month

Position Overview:

The Facilities Worker performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work to support the safe, efficient, and well-maintained operation of campus buildings. This role focuses primarily on interior building systems and spaces, including classrooms, offices, common areas, and specialized facilities, and prefers experience across multiple trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, hvac, and general building maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the team
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on interior building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Inspect, operate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and building systems within campus facilities
• Diagnose maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs using manuals, schematics, and blueprints as needed
• Repair, replace, assemble, or install interior equipment, wiring, plumbing, fixtures, and building components
• Perform general carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and structural repairs inside campus buildings
• Maintain and repair interior equipment, including cafeteria and kitchen equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively
• Support general cleaning, setup, and upkeep of interior spaces as needed
• Order parts, tools, and supplies, and maintain organized workspaces
• Assist with boiler and mechanical system maintenance as required
• Follow safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional support of exterior or grounds-related tasks may be required based on operational needs.
• Occasional overtime is required

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Clean background check

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical training, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience:

Facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related trade preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and use of hands and arms.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally team lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push/pull equipment and materials
• Ability to work in varied indoor environments
• Visual acuity (including depth perception and peripheral vision)
• Ability to hear equipment operation and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Why Hathaway Brown:

• Competitive salaries for Independent Schools
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching
• Employer covered life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness,
• Professional development program
• Wellness credit
• Collaborative teaching environment with seasoned professionals

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

About Hathaway Brown:
Hathaway Brown School has a rich 150-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio's oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio – just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references and apply through the link below. If you have any questions you may contact Meredith Cavell, Director of Human Resources at

Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44122

EOE