Careers
Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in the various activities of school life, and who welcome professional growth.
Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of our students, who are viewed as individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical – students here are not forced to choose one path or another, allowing them to pursue varied interests that contribute to their growth. The resulting community you’ll find at the Academy is vibrant and affirming, the culmination of students working together in the classroom, on the playing fields and on the stage, and in communities both local and global. There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades our halls and campus – one where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths.
Thayer Academy faculty and staff demonstrate caring leadership in the classrooms, art studios, and laboratories; on the playing fields, dance floors, and stages; and through engaging, listening, and supporting. The Academy’s extensive support for ongoing professional development ensures a faculty well-versed in the latest skills and practices. In so doing, they continue the tradition of excellence, achievement, and inspiration that has characterized Thayer since its founding in 1877.
When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents/guardians, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning are encouraged.
To learn more about Thayer Academy, click here to explore our philosophy.
Open Positions
Administration
- Assistant Head of School for Academics
- Director of Human Resources
- Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer
Assistant Head of School for Academics
The Assistant Head of School for Academics (AHSA) partners with the Head of School and the senior leadership team to develop and implement a strategic vision for Thayer Academy’s academic experience and deliver innovative programs that serve the Academy’s mission and strategic priorities. The AHSA works closely with the Division Directors and Department Heads in the Upper and Middle Schools in designing, evaluating, and modifying the academic program to ensure Thayer Academy students experience an engaging, vibrant, forward-thinking, and mission-driven program of study.
Roles & Responsibilities
-- In partnership with Division Heads and Department Heads, oversees the day-to-day administration of academic life at Thayer including development, administration, and oversight of the academic calendar, daily schedules, student schedules, teacher schedules, and on-campus standardized testing.
-- Oversees and supports best practices in curriculum and pedagogy, based on current research, supervising Directors of Studies in both divisions in those roles. Studies, evaluates, and supports implementation of new instructional techniques, materials, and best practices by teachers.
-- Leads the Professional Development Committee and partners with Division Heads and other key stakeholders on the development and implementation of a robust faculty professional growth and development program.
-- Guides the development and implementation of new academic initiatives and a shared instructional vision across both divisions.
-- Partners with key stakeholders in building external partnerships that support the academic mission of the school, including with colleges/universities, scholars, peer schools, alumni/ae, and employers.
-- Partners with Division Directors, the Director of DEI, the Director of HR, and other stakeholders on the hiring and onboarding of new faculty and faculty evaluation for all teachers.
-- Leads the school’s Academic Forum committee in partnership with the Directors of Studies.
-- Oversees the work of the Hale Learning Center across both divisions; provides leadership, in coordination with the Hale Learning Center Director, in the implementation of differentiated instruction tailored to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of Thayer Academy’s student population.
-- Facilitates discussions with the Department Heads to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment of Thayer’s course offerings across grades 5-12.
-- Works closely with the Division Directors to ensure clear communication of the course selection and registration process to students, faculty, parents, and advisors, including providing specific guidance to students and families.
-- Manages the NEASC accreditation process in collaboration with Directors of Studies, Division Directors, and the Head of School.
-- Oversees NCAA Clearinghouse issues with student-athletes, ensuring all students meet eligibility standards as outlined by the NCAA working with the Upper School Registrar and Director of College Counseling.
-- Teaches one class.
Job Requirements:
-- Master’s degree or higher and at least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in an independent school setting.
-- Academic administrative leadership and supervisory experience at the department, division, or school levels.
-- Successful record of researching, envisioning, and implementing curricular and pedagogical improvements and innovations in an educational setting.
-- Facility in managing school schedule and calendar matters.
-- Proven ability to build relationships and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and adolescent student population.
-- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting.
-- Demonstrated ability to create and implement solutions to complex problems.
-- Understanding and history of effectively utilizing and leveraging instructional technology tools to support meaningful teaching and learning.
-- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity.
-- Experience making collaborative decisions.
-- Focused ability to drive results and an entrepreneurial spirit.
-- Previous experience with building processes and/or implementing workflows.
-- Exceptional organizational skills; ability to handle confidential/sensitive information.
Application Information
TO APPLY: Please send a letter of intent, statement of educational philosophy, resume/CV, and list of five references with contact information (references will not be contacted until the candidate is notified) to John Faubert at Carney Sandoe and Associates at jfaubert@carneysandoe.com.
Director of Human Resources
Thayer Academy seeks a full time Human Resources Director. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, the Human Resources Director is responsible for designing and implementing strategy, oversight and day-to-day management to ensure that Thayer’s mission is upheld in its culture, practices and people. This role has oversight over talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, federal and state law compliance, policy and procedure development and advising leadership and employees on a full range of human resource matters.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Supports the mission and culture of Thayer by contributing to the development and strengthening of a diverse, inclusive, positive and supportive learning community.
- Serves as a leader on campus by developing strong relationships with senior leadership as well as faculty and staff at all organizational levels throughout the campus community.
- Supports the full-cycle of talent management functions from development of job descriptions, recruitment process/candidate experience, selection and offer and onboarding of new hires.
- Manages and participates in all hiring and termination processes.
- Establishes and implements a process to review hiring and retention with a focus on maintaining a diverse workforce.
- Develops and maintains an onboarding process in cooperation with key departments across campus to ensure a smooth transition for all new hires.
- Designs and implements a school-wide performance management process in partnership with senior administrators and other key stakeholders.
- Writes, reviews, implements and maintains personnel policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal law, as well as industry best practices.
- Works with managers and employees to resolve employee relations matters, investigates issues of potential misconduct, policy violations or other disciplinary matters and makes recommendations to leadership.
- Serves on committees, work groups and advisory boards as necessary.
- Provides oversight and supervision to the Benefits Administrator.
- Performs other human resource related functions as needed.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in management, business or related field required.
- Minimum 5-7 years of Human Resources experience, preference for experience in education or related field.
- Profession in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Profession in Human Resources (SPHR) or similar certification preferred.
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Familiarity and ability to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and state laws and regulations.
- Ability to handle confidential information with great discretion.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
About Thayer Academy
Thayer Academy's mission is “to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good.” In its hiring practices, Thayer Academy seeks candidates who come from a broad range of backgrounds and can contribute to a diverse community, who love working with young people, who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and who welcome professional growth.
Located next to Braintree's historic district and just up the hill from the MBTA’s final Red Line stop is the historic 34-acre campus of Thayer Academy. Since 1877, our coeducational day school for grades 5-12 has been a dynamic learning environment in which each student is affirmed, supported, and challenged to grow and meaningfully achieve as young scholars, athletes, artists and leaders. Thayer continues to be a place where tradition and innovation meet, and where students form lifelong relationships with one another and with inspiring teachers who care deeply about their students' personal growth and academic success.
Thayer is rooted in the intentionally holistic education of our students, who are viewed as whole individuals with affinities and talents in many areas. Unique to Thayer, because of deliberately coordinated scheduling, it is possible to be both a varsity athlete and sing on stage in the school musical--students here are not forced to choose one path or another. There is a supportive and collaborative camaraderie that pervades our halls and campus--one where students view their classmates as partners, encouraging one another to discover their hidden talents and develop them into lifelong strengths.
When you work at Thayer Academy, you join a warm community of students, parents, and colleagues who value not only academic achievement but also a supportive environment in which continual growth and learning is encouraged and supportive through a robust array of professional development opportunities.
Application Information
- Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors.
- Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer reports directly to and partners with the Head of School in the development, organization, and execution of the School’s marketing, positioning, internal and external communications, and strategic planning.
The Chief Communications, Marketing, and Planning Officer will lead the Communications Team, serve as a thought and visioning partner to the Head of School and Thayer’s Senior Leadership Team, and will work closely across all offices of the school, serving as the standard bearer of the School’s brand and messaging and a key driver of the School’s planning efforts. This individual partners with key stakeholders to ensure that Thayer’s communications and events are executed in a way that maximizes meaningful relationship building and advances the vision and mission of the School.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capturing the voice and vision of the Head of School and Thayer’s mission/culture/differentiating value proposition in written outreach and communications to Thayer’s constituents, including prospective families, Trustees, current students/families, alumni, donors, and neighbors.
- Creating and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, plans, and roadmaps to reinforce and elevate Thayer’s leadership, strategic vision, reputation, and more. This includes conducting and interpreting research and leading efforts to enhance Thayer’s presence in local, regional, and national/international media.
- Overseeing the Communications team and operation; working in collaboration with select communications and strategic/leadership consultants; acting as point person for all crisis communications, media inquiries, and media engagement.
- Overseeing the messaging, execution, and design of all school publications, advertising and marketing (including print materials such as the Thayer Magazine, school viewbook, and brochures; social media; and Thayer’s website) particularly in support of Admissions and Development, as well as maintaining, updating and enforcing overall brand/school style guidelines.
- In partnership with the Development and Admissions teams, ensuring all social and programmatic events (leadership, family, alumni, development and admission) are well-planned and executed and imbued with Thayer’s distinct messaging, culture, and high levels of personal engagement.
- Partnering with the Head of School and other key stakeholders on the development, implementation, and assessment of school-wide strategic initiatives, including a comprehensive strategic plan.
- Working with the Head of School to manage select meetings and following up with administrators on all action items to ensure they are completed and that communication among offices is streamlined and clear.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with other Head of School, Communications and Planning offices at peer institutions. Attending industry conferences as directed on behalf of the Head of School and providing briefings to the Board of Trustees and the senior leadership team when appropriate.
- Working on special projects and tasks as assigned by the Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have exceptional writing, organizational, and communication skills, as well as rich and diverse experience in project management. This person must also be collegial and comfortable working across functional disciplines, including regularly collaborating with the Board of Trustees, as well as senior faculty and staff from the admissions, development, business, academic, athletic, and student life focused offices.
Additionally, competitive applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
- At least 7 years’ experience in marketing and communications, preferably in independent schools
- Supervisory/managerial experience, preferably supervising a team in the field of communications, marketing, or related areas
- Strong understanding of new and emerging media and their marketing use
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, educational/professional philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors.
Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist with all admissions events including Open Houses, receptions, school fairs, and other outreach efforts
- Host and Interview students and parents visiting campus; read and assess applications; and meet with admissions committees
- Support the school in the recruitment of BIPOC candidates
- Foster and maintain relationships with sending organizations such as Steppingstone, ABC, etc.
- Continue to nurture relationships with Boston schools such as Beacon Academy, Mother Caroline Academy, Nativity Prep, Epiphany
- Involvement with Thayer DEI organizations and efforts on campus
- Engage in ongoing admissions professional development with AISNE and EMA
- Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree required
- 2-4 years admissions related experience at the Middle School or Secondary School level preferred
- Passion for working with Middle and High School adolescents, with an ability to build relationships
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in relationships with members of the school community
- Comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work as part of a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively with students and families
Application Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three references including two present or past supervisors to Jon White, Director of Admissions (jwhite@thayer.org).
Counseling
Upper School Counselor
Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks an Upper School Counselor to work closely with the Assistant Head for Student Engagement and Wellbeing, the Upper School Director, the Director of Counseling, the other Upper School Counselor, school nurses, advisors, teachers, and grade level deans in order to create a safe and supportive school environment for students and faculty. The Upper School Counselor serves all students, not just those with mental health needs or those in crisis. In addition to helping students manage common stressors, the Counselor is a resource in the community to support the adults who work with and care for Upper School students.
When necessary, the Counselor may screen students for symptoms of more serious mental health concerns and help families find appropriate outside mental health providers. They can serve as a liaison between the school and provider and be an advocate for the student at school.
In times of crisis, the Counselor coordinates with the school and community to bring together resources. As the foundation of their work, the Counselor adheres to professional and ethical standards within the field.
This full-time position includes advising a small group of students and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities. This position is a salaried, full-time, regular, 10-month position.
Roles & Responsibilities
Aside from what is mentioned above, the Upper School Counselor also
- Meets regularly with colleagues to support mental health and wellness-related needs on campus. These colleagues and groups include:
- Upper School Deans
- Upper School Director
- Assistant Head of School for Student Engagement and Wellbeing
- Director of Counseling and counseling department
- Hale Learning Center team
- Plans periodic Family Education Forums on topics of adolescent development (in conjunction with the Middle School Counselor, the other Upper School Counselor, and the Thayer Academy Parents Association)
- Teaches the eleventh grade Decisions course
- Manages the US Advising Program in collaboration with other US Counselor and Deans
- Collaborates with the school counseling department to build and implement school-wide mental health and wellness based initiatives
- Helps plan student orientations with US Director and grade deans;
- Serves as a resource to families who may have concerns about their child’s wellbeing
- Participates in professional growth opportunities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology
- 3-5 years experience working with adolescents, their families, and faculty/staff in a school setting
- Passion for working with adolescents
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
- High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- An appreciation of and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Approachability and trustworthiness
Application Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, and the names of three to five references including two present or past supervisors to Mysha Kuhlmann (mkuhlmann@thayer.org).
Faculty / Teaching Positions
- Upper School Chemistry Teacher
- 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
- Middle School Hale Learning Center Coordinator
Upper School Chemistry Teacher
Thayer Academy’s Upper School seeks a student-focused collaborator to teach in its Upper School Science Department. This full-time position includes instructing four classes, advising a small group of students, and participating in the life of the school with students through coaching and/or supervising student activities. This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position. Upper School teachers report to the Upper School Director.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Science, primarily in Chemistry. Note: Since 2017, Thayer’s Science Department has taught Integrated Science I and Integrated Science II as the required ninth and tenth grade science courses. Successful candidates for this position may be asked to teach one or two of these thematically-based courses, which cover topics through the physical, biological, and chemical lenses.
- Advise a group of 7-8 students.
- Contribute to the school community as an athletic coach (preferred) and/or leader of student activities.
- Apply inclusive classroom practices that value the humanity of all students
- Participate in professional growth opportunities
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a Science or related field
- 3-5 years teaching experience at the high school level
- Passion for working with adolescents
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
- High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families, and colleagues
Application Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, leadership/teaching philosophy statement, and the names of three to five references including two present or past supervisors to Highley Thompson, Upper School Director (hthompson@thayer.org).
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Seeking a full time, salaried 7th and 8th Grade Science teacher. Reports to the Middle School Director.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Teach 7th grade Physical Science and 8th grade Anatomy and Physiology
- Serve as an advisor
- Lead two self designed activities open to 5th-8th graders
- Apply practices in classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Serve as an athletic coach for one or more seasons (preferred)
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree required, Masters (or higher) preferred in Education, Science, or related field
- 3-5 years teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
- Passion for working with middle schoolers, and desire to build relationships
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
- High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families
Preferred Qualifications
- Physical Science and Biology knowledge and experience
- Experience with Design Thinking or Project Based Learning curriculum development
- Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training
- Knowledge of robotics and programming
- Desire to engage in community science projects
Application Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors to mshiring@thayer.org attn: Galen Hamann, Middle School Director.
Middle School Hale Learning Center Coordinator
Seeking a full time, salaried position to lead our Middle School Hale Learning Center and provide academic support for students, particularly those with language based learning differences. Reports to the Middle School Director and Hale Learning Center Director.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and supervise on-campus academic support of students with learning differences in grades 5-8
- Provide direct support to students through one-on-one sessions and/or small groups setting including before and after school
- Communicate with teachers of these students regarding approaches that should be utilized in the classroom setting, and provide push-in support through observation and teaching collaboration when appropriate.
- Teach an English or History Class, a trimester of growth mindset with 5th graders, study skills for 6th graders.
- Collaborate with Middle School Counselor to support families in the process of neuro-psychological testing for identified students for the purposes of reviewing neuro-psych evaluations
- Create Academic Support Plans for students with educational testing; distribute and educate faculty on these plans, and continue to monitor throughout their Middle School Years
- Lead faculty and parent education programs related to support students with diverse learning styles, dyslexia, or other challenges.
- Serve as a school representative to coordinate testing with outside providers
- Coordinate and help provide accommodations for standardized testing programs
- Participate in the admissions process reviewing applicants with a variety of learning profiles
- Facilitate and Lead Summer Study Skills program in August
- Supervise and support the Middle School HLC teacher
- Lead and facilitate biweekly student support meetings with HLC staff,Middle School counselor, Middle school Director and Academic Dean
- Apply practices in classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
- Engage in ongoing professional development
Qualifications
- A Masters (or higher) in Special Education or related field (i.e. reading) with particular strengths in supporting students with language based learning differences.
- 5 years experience working in an educational setting with students with learning differences, familiarity with IEPS, educational/ neuropsychological testing, and familiarity with differentiated instruction and other methodologies
- Strong organizational skills and experience developing, implementing, and coordinating academic support for a broad range of students across middle or upper school programs or related field
- Passion for working with middle schoolers, and desire to build relationships
- Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
- High level of comfort and experience with technology in a educational setting
- Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
- Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience co-teaching
- Experience with differentiated instruction and leading professional development
Application Information
Please email your resume, cover letter, educational philosophy statement, and the names and contact information for three to five references including two present or past supervisors to mshiring@thayer.org attn: Galen Hamann, Middle School Director.
Information Technology
Database Administrator
The Database Administrator manages, supports, maintain and develops school wide database systems. Coordinate and oversee the use of database systems across campus such as; Blackbaud Education Management suite, FENXT, RENXT, Magnus Health, Scoir, S2 security, Finalsite, Camp Thayer and others as needed. The administrator will provide direct technical support to staff, database training and communicate professional development opportunities. This is a salaried full-time position. Reports to the Chief Information Officer.
Accountabilities
- Provides strategic management for efficient data flow across Thayer’s databases.
- Input faculty and staff information and maintain all constituent information.
- Support and train all database end users, support includes custom query and report requests.
- Assist current constituents including parents with Education Management suite logon.
- Assist Admissions and Business offices in online enrollment workflow.
- Manage constituent integration between Education Management Suite, Finalsite and Raiser's Edge.
- Coordinate and execute regular synchronization of data between multiple applications via import and export or custom scripts.
- Develop, revise and maintain custom application programming interface (API ) using SDK at on-api.developer.blackbaud.com
- Develops policies, procedures and regularly runs audits ensuring data integrity and security.
- Collaborates with division Registrars to establish and maintain yearly school schedule, import class schedule from Class A and report card & transcript design.
- Tutors administrative office staff on developing queries to efficiently use the data to analyze trends and increase productivity.
- Participates in K-12 online Blackbaud community and annual conference.
- Chairs Thayer’s data committee monthly meeting and participates in weekly IT meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Information Officer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information System, or similar.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in administering, reporting and querying Blackbaud databases.
- Proficient in MSSQL, MySQL Sky Reports, online forms and Microsoft Office Excel.
- Application of best practices to database design and maintenance.
- Experience with scripts, APIs, and data importing/exporting to synchronize information between applications.
- Uphold confidentiality with regard to school records and other sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and team customer support and collaboration skills.
- Robust troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Detail-oriented management of multiple projects and day to day tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/move 10 lbs. and occasionally lift/move 30 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision.
- Regularly required to stand: walk: sit and reach with hands and arms.
Plant & Operations
HVAC/Maintenance Worker
Reports To: Director of Facilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible
Status Staff, Full-time, Benefited
SUMMARY
Provides for the general maintenance and HVAC oversight of buildings, and physical plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to successfully perform all of the following duties and other duties as may be assigned. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily check of campus HVAC systems, to ensure proper temperature controls in classrooms and office space.
- Check school building control panel, and electric wiring to identify issues, and ensure that any obvious ones are seen to immediately.
- Inspect HVAC systems for problems or errors, and troubleshoot them in an immediate manner. Liaison with Academy HVAC vendors.
- Check the functionality of safety systems, including alarms, and ensure that they are properly set and reset as required.
- Perform minor fixes, including broken locks, and damages to walls or windows.
- Install necessary appliances and equipment, specifically in kitchens and cafeterias.
- Ascertain that any need for building repairs is communicated to the Director of Facilities.
- Installs, repairs, and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other plumbing equipment, and opens clogged drains, using appropriate tools;
- Maintains a clean and safe work area;
- Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times;
- Follows local, state, and OSHA regulations;
- Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate;
- Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, and proper care of equipment and supplies;
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
- Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Director of Facilities immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible;
- Attends in-service training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of building service work;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities
- The ability to work all hours needed, including being called in for emergencies, which could include overtime.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English and effectively communicate with other maintenance personnel and campus staff, faculty and visitors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Certificate (GED).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current certifications in HVAC and basic electrical desired. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required. A background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can be offered or started.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Because of the nature of the job, school maintenance workers may spend their entire working day outdoors in all types of weather. Workers should be comfortable with bending, stooping, kneeling and carrying large loads as part of their duties. Frequent walking, standing, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing maintenance and mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
To apply: please send resumes to HR@thayer.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.