Basking Ridge Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Pingry School seeks a Facilities Technician to support the Basking Ridge Middle and Upper School campus, a nearly 200-acre site encompassing academic buildings, arts and event spaces, athletic facilities, indoor gathering areas, walkways, parking areas, and other shared spaces. This hands-on role contributes to a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment that serves students, employees, families, visitors, and community events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily maintenance requests and perform general building-support tasks such as changing light bulbs, touch-up painting, minor plumbing support, carpentry, hanging displays or pictures, assembling items, and assisting with basic repairs across campus.
• Set up, break down, and reset spaces for school events, assemblies, meetings, athletics, performances, admissions programs, alumni events, Commencement, and other campus gatherings, including moving and arranging tables, chairs, staging materials, displays, signage, furniture, and related equipment.
• Assist the Facilities team with in-house projects and daily operational needs to ensure classrooms, offices, athletic, arts, and event spaces are properly prepared and functional.
• Receive, move, and distribute deliveries, packages, furniture, equipment, and supplies to departments and spaces across campus; help maintain organized storage areas and support inventory-related tasks.
• Maintain facilities workshops, tools, storage rooms, equipment areas, and workspaces in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; identify and report maintenance concerns, safety issues, or building deficiencies.
• Support seasonal and weather-related needs, including snow removal, salting, storm preparation, cleanup, and other weather-related work.
• Work professionally and respectfully in occupied school spaces, follow campus protocols, maintain confidentiality when appropriate, and model Pingry’s values of integrity, respect, and care for the community.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, trades, construction, moving, warehouse operations, event setup, military service, or other hands-on work preferred.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to follow multi-step directions carefully while also working independently when assigned.
• Reliable, punctual, service-oriented, and able to adjust to changing campus needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including moving throughout an active educational campus; standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing ladders, and remaining in mobile or stationary positions for extended periods; and safely moving, transporting, or lifting equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community aligned with the mission, pillars, and community values of The Pingry School.

Preferred at Hire

• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, construction, moving, warehouse operations, event setup, military service, or another hands-on field.
• Basic plumbing skills.
• Ability to read blueprints or construction drawings.
• Metalworking or welding experience.
• Experience changing a tire and safely jump-starting a vehicle.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Schedule

This is a 12-month, full-time hourly position with regular working hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required for occasional early morning, evening, weekend, overtime, or weather-related work to support events, athletics, snow removal, campus emergencies, or other operational needs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $22 to $30 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition remission for employees’ children.
• Access to wellness and professional development resources.