Pottersville Campus Facilities Technician

About Pingry
The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary
Pingry is searching for Facilities Technicians to join our Pottersville Facilities Team. The Facilities Technician is a 12-month full-time hourly position that will include some overtime when necessary. While experience with hand tools, general maintenance, and landscaping is preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate. Must have the ability to work unsupervised, independently, and in a team environment. Regular working hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional activities such as social events, snow removal, weather conditions, or athletics scheduling may require your attendance outside of regular working hours. These demands must be satisfied as part of your job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Upkeep and preserve the 80-acre campus containing educational buildings and residential housing units.
• Complete minor HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, mounting, furniture assembly, electrical maintenance, and repair projects.
• Prepare for school events by setting up tables, chairs, and displays.
• Maintain various systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, card readers, and intercoms.
• Serve as a member of the Grounds Crew as needed to assist with landscaping duties such as:
• Mowing, weeding, planting, and trimming lawns.
• Athletics fieldwork and tennis court maintenance.
• Equipment repair.
• Snow removal.
• Receive and distribute deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with hand tools, general maintenance, and landscaping is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to walk, stand, or crouch for long periods while performing various job duties associated with landscaping during a regular day. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to work autonomously and in a team environment with given directions.
• Positive work attitude and a creative eye.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.pingry.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.83 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Pottersville, NJ 07979 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pottersville, NJ 07979: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17