Senior Maintenance Associate

Position:	Senior Maintenance Associate	Compensation:	$65,000-$68,000
Dept:	Facilities	Type:	Exempt
Reports To:	Facilities Manager	Location:	On Site

 Shrub Oak International School (SOIS) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

As a school, SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. We are a residential school located on a scenic 127-acre campus which includes multiple buildings and a working farm for student programming. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces.
 SOIS is a community of dedicated professionals that work together to find meaning with and for our students. We strive to make every day memorable in positive ways, and to manage students’ difficulties as a team. We are accountable, timely, and show up whenever needed to support our students and each other.
We are guided day-to-day by our four core principles.

• We Care
• We are Innovative
• We are Collaborative
• We are Resourceful

 

• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

 

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You are a facilities and maintenance professional with experience maintaining buildings, equipment, and grounds in safe and fully functional condition.
• You are skilled in performing a wide range of maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• You take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and well-presented environments that reflect high standards.
• You are proactive in identifying maintenance needs, resolving issues, and ensuring preventative upkeep of facilities.
• You work well independently while also collaborating effectively with staff, vendors, and leadership to support daily operations.
• You are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of your work.
• You remain flexible and solutions-focused when responding to urgent or unexpected facility needs.
• You have strong communication skills and are able to follow instructions while also working proactively.
• You are physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including lifting, moving throughout campus, and operating maintenance equipment.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (e.g., belts, bearings, filters) to ensure equipment efficiency and longevity.
• Execute skilled maintenance work including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating, and general repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of interior and exterior campus spaces, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and general upkeep.
• Ensure maintenance shop areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Perform supply runs and ensure adequate availability of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and notify management of low stock or replenishment needs.
• Prepare and ensure all vacant student/residential rooms are ready for new move-ins.
• Complete and maintain weekly vehicle inspection and maintenance check reports.
• Support campus operations by setting up furniture, equipment, and materials for events and daily activities.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively.
• Assist with additional maintenance tasks, projects, and campus-wide operational needs as required.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members and utilize work order systems and digital tools as needed.

Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.
 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 10 years of facilities maintenance experience required.
• Strong expertise in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems required.
• Commercial, school, residential, or institutional facility experience preferred.
• Vehicle mechanic experience and Certified Steam Boiler Operator certification preferred.
• Trade certifications (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment servicing required.
• Ability to perform supply runs and prepare residential/student rooms for move-ins required.
• Ability to complete weekly vehicle inspection reports required.
• OSHA 10 required
• Strong computer literacy and experience with work order systems required.
• Ability to safely operate tools and maintenance equipment required.
• Must be self-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to manage physical demands of the role (lifting, bending, climbing, walking) required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings.
• Student Facing Positions:
  • Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
  • Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
  • You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
    • You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
• Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.

 

• Mandated Reporter Training
• Preventative Maintenance
• General Building Repairs
• Safety Awareness (OSHA Practices)

 Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Requests may be approved if the position/ department/ school/ students will not be adversely affected. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation.