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St. Mark’s School seeks to cultivate a community that is safe, inclusive, and inspirational for each member of our community.
St. Mark’s School, by its nature as a residential educational community, provides numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to interact in a variety of ways in pursuit of a rigorous education. Faculty and staff are attracted to schools like this for the chance to get to know the whole student. In turn, students are drawn to schools like this for the breadth and depth of offerings, as well as the chance to work closely with talented, compassionate adults.
St. Mark’s School, by its nature as a residential educational community, provides numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to interact in a variety of ways in pursuit of a rigorous education. Faculty and staff are attracted to schools like this for the chance to get to know the whole student. In turn, students are drawn to schools like this for the breadth and depth of offerings, as well as the chance to work closely with talented, compassionate adults.
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Assistant Varsity Football Coach
St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA, seeks an assistant varsity football coach. This part-time position starts in late August and ends in mid-November. St. Mark’s enjoys a rich history in the sport of football and is a member of the Independent School League. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive understanding of football's tactical aspects, coaching experience, and a passion for helping teams and student-athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have playing experience and coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
- Oversee a position group on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
- Experience and knowledge to potentially serve as an offensive or defensive coordinator, at the head coach’s discretion.
- Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model to student-athletes
- Attract and recruit student-athletes and families to St. Mark’s who will contribute to the school's overall educational program.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a Monday-to-Saturday practice/game schedule, including travel to away opponents.
- Assist with organizing and conducting practices that foster development and preparation.
- Build a strong team culture that values leadership and service.
Salary:
$3,000 - $5,000, commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should send a resume to Lauren Ames, Director of Athletics, laurenames@stmarksschool.org, and Ken Goodwin, Head Football Coach, kengoodwin@stmarksschool.org.
Head Varsity Boys’ Cross Country Coach
St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA, seeks a head coach for our varsity boys’ cross country team. This part-time position starts on August 31st and ends on November 14th. St. Mark’s enjoys a rich history in the sport of cross country and is a member of the Independent School League and NEPSAC. The ideal candidate should have an extensive understanding of the sport's fundamental and tactical aspects, several years of coaching experience, and a passion for helping student-athletes reach their potential on and off the trails.
Qualifications:
● Candidates should have at least 3-4 years of coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
● Ability to attract and recruit student-athletes and families to St. Mark’s who will contribute to the school's overall educational program.
● Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model to student-athletes.
Responsibilities:
● Manage a Monday-to-Saturday practice and race schedule, including travel to away opponents.
● Organize and conduct carefully planned practices that foster development and preparation.
● Attract and recruit student-athletes and families to St. Mark’s who will contribute to the school's overall educational program.
● Work with our athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.
● Communicate effectively with students, parents, alumni, and administration.
● Build a strong team culture that values leadership, service, and our school’s values of respect, understanding, safety, and honesty.
Salary Range:
● $5,000 to $7,000; commensurate with experience
Interested candidates should send a resume to Lauren Ames, Director of Athletics, laurenames@stmarksschool.org.
Faculty
Classics Teacher
St. Mark’s School
Classics Teacher
Job Description
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: 10-month, annual
School Type: Boarding
Schedule: Full-Time
This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of continued employment depending on the evolving needs of the School.
Bring your passion for classical languages, inquiry-driven teaching, and student mentorship to St. Mark’s as we inspire students to engage deeply with the ancient world and its enduring influence on contemporary life.
Why Join Us
At St. Mark’s, we believe the study of classical languages and cultures develops intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. Our classrooms encourage students to wrestle with ideas, communicate thoughtfully, and build confidence as learners and community members.
Teaching here is more than what happens in the classroom. As a faculty member, you’ll also serve as an advisor, coach, and mentor, helping students navigate school, discover new interests, and grow into their best selves. Our community thrives on collaboration and connection, and we’re looking for educators who are excited to engage fully in all aspects of residential school life.
Housing may be available for this position.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Head of the Modern and Classical Languages Department and the Assistant Head of School/Dean of Faculty, the Classics Teacher serves as a key member of the St. Mark’s community.
You will:
- Teach introductory through advanced levels of Latin and/or Greek to students in grades 9 through 12
- Design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support a diverse community of learners
- Foster students’ growth as readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators through meaningful feedback and active classroom engagement
- Collaborate with department colleagues on curriculum development, course design, and innovative teaching practices
- Serve as an advisor and mentor, supporting students academically and personally throughout their St. Mark’s experience
- Engage fully in community life: coaching two seasons of co-curriculars, participating in weekend activities and events, and more
- Working thoughtfully with students and colleagues in ways that strengthen the inclusive and relational culture of the School
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong content knowledge in Latin, Greek, and classical studies
- Bring experience teaching classics at the secondary school level and a commitment to student-centered pedagogy
- Exhibit the ability to teach inclusively and connect effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and learning profiles
- Model creativity, flexibility, and intellectual curiosity in the classroom
- Collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues and contribute meaningfully to all aspects of school life
- Convey warmth, empathy, and high expectations in working with adolescents
- Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Show comfort using educational technology and digital tools to support teaching and learning
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Classics or a related field required
- Minimum of two years of secondary school teaching experience preferred
- Advanced degree and boarding school experience preferred
Why You’ll Love It Here
- A welcoming, close-knit community of students and colleagues who value curiosity, collaboration, and connection
- Comprehensive benefits, including meals, health coverage, and tuition remission. Housing may be available for this position.
- Access to beautiful campus facilities, from the fitness center to wooded walking trails
- The opportunity to design engaging courses and contribute creatively to a dynamic academic program
- The chance to make meaningful daily impact both inside and outside the classroom
Salary Range
$40,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.
About St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, MA, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark’s has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We invite interested candidates to apply through the St. Mark’s School Employment page.
Technical Director (Part-Time)
Technical Director (Part-Time)
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Seasonal, part-time
School Type: Boarding
Bring your passion for technical theater, student mentorship, and collaborative production work to St. Mark’s as we create meaningful and ambitious theatrical experiences for our community.
This is a seasonal, part-time position. We are open to hiring a candidate for one or both production seasons.
Why Join Us
At St. Mark’s, the performing arts are an essential part of student life and creative expression. Theater productions at St. Mark’s are collaborative, student-centered experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence both onstage and behind the scenes.
As a residential school, we value faculty and staff who engage meaningfully with students through shared artistic and community experiences. The Technical Director plays a vital role in mentoring students while helping bring productions to life in ways that are safe, thoughtful, and artistically compelling.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with students across all aspects of technical theater while contributing to a vibrant arts community.
What You’ll Do
Working closely with the Theater Director, the Technical Director serves as both production lead and student mentor throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
You will:
- Collaborate with the Theater Director and students to design and execute sets that are artistically ambitious, safe, and achievable within budget and venue constraints
- Lead the setup, troubleshooting, and operation of lighting, sound, and special effects for theatrical productions
- Ensure all scenic elements are structurally sound, movable, and compatible with the performance space
- Teach and mentor students in the safe and effective use of tools, construction techniques, painting, and rigging
- Train student crews in lighting and sound board operation, backstage procedures, and technical theater best practices
- Support and train student Stage Managers in cueing, calling, and production management
- Lead and supervise student Stage Crew during technical rehearsals and live performances
- Coordinate set builds, technical rehearsals, and production logistics in collaboration with the Theater Director
- Oversee student crews responsible for costumes, props, run crew responsibilities, scene changes, and special effects
- Coordinate the strike of sets and restoration of theater spaces following productions
- Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative backstage environment
- Participate in evening and weekend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as required by the production schedule
Production Schedule
*Rehearsals generally run:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Fall Production:
Rehearsals begin August 31, 2026
Performance dates: November 17, 18, and 19, 2026
Winter Production:
Rehearsals begin November 30, 2026
Performance dates: March 3, 4, and 5, 2027
*Additional technical rehearsal and build hours are required during tech weeks and production periods.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong technical theater knowledge, including lighting, sound, set construction, and backstage operations
- Bring experience managing or supporting theatrical productions and technical crews
- Exhibit a teaching-first mindset with patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with students of varying experience levels
- Model strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and best practices in technical theater environments
- Collaborate enthusiastically with students and colleagues in a creative and fast-paced setting
- Maintain composure, professionalism, and adaptability during live productions and technical rehearsals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Previous experience in technical theater, including lighting and sound operation, required
- Experience in educational theater settings preferred
- Set construction experience and working knowledge of shop safety and OSHA standards required
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends during production periods
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods
- Ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and work alongside students
- Ability to frequently carry and lift moderately heavy items, approximately 25–70 pounds
- Comfort climbing stairs and ladders, using lifts, and working at heights
- Ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic, fast-paced, and occasionally loud environment
Why You’ll Love It Here
- A welcoming and creative community that values artistic expression and collaboration
- The opportunity to mentor students through meaningful, hands-on production experiences
- Close collaboration with talented students and colleagues in the performing arts
- Access to beautiful campus facilities and performance spaces
- The chance to help shape memorable artistic experiences for the broader St. Mark’s community
Salary Range
$3,500–$5,500 per season, commensurate with experience.
About St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, MA, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark’s has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We invite interested candidates to apply through the St. Mark’s School Employment page.
On-Call Substitute Teacher
St. Mark’s School seeks candidates for the position of On-Call Substitute Teacher across all academic disciplines. We welcome applications from educators, professionals, graduate students, retirees, and others who enjoy working with adolescents in a dynamic school environment.
Substitute teachers provide coverage for faculty absences on an as-needed basis. While occasional longer-term assignments may arise, most opportunities involve full- or partial-day coverage for one or two days at a time. This is an hourly, part-time position reporting to the Dean of Faculty.
The current pay rate is $25 per hour.
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding and day school committed to academic excellence, character development, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Successful substitute teachers contribute to a positive learning environment while supporting students and faculty with professionalism, flexibility, and care.
Responsibilities include:
- Following lesson plans and instructions provided by the classroom teacher.
- Supervising classroom activities and maintaining an orderly, productive learning environment.
- Supporting student engagement and learning throughout the school day.
- Promoting respectful interactions and upholding school expectations.
- Communicating effectively with students, faculty, and administrators regarding classroom activities and any concerns that arise.
- Providing appropriate supervision during assigned duties and transitions.
Qualifications and Desired Attributes:
- Enthusiasm for working with adolescent students in a variety of settings.
- Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and confidently to new classroom environments.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive community and supporting students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
- Prior teaching, coaching, mentoring, youth-development, or classroom experience is preferred but not required.
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the St. Mark’s School Employment page.
St. Mark’s School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and seeks to build a diverse and inclusive community that reflects the values of the School.
Staff
- Chapel Organist
- Security Officer
- College Counseling Office Manager and Testing Coordinator
- Grounds Crew Member
- Assistant Director of Facilities
Chapel Organist
Start Date: Fall 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time, Hourly
School Type: Boarding School
Bring your passion for sacred music and worship leadership to St. Mark’s School as a Chapel Organist. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual life of the School by providing musical leadership for chapel services, special events, and community gatherings throughout the academic year.
Why Join Us
At St. Mark’s, chapel is a central part of community life. Rooted in the School’s Episcopal tradition, our chapel program invites students, faculty, and staff to gather regularly for reflection, worship, music, and shared purpose. Music plays a vital role in creating meaningful worship experiences and fostering a sense of connection across our community.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Chaplaincy team, music faculty, student musicians, and choir members while helping sustain one of the School’s most cherished traditions.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Head Chaplain, the Chapel Organist serves as an important contributor to the spiritual and musical life of St. Mark’s.
You will:
- Prepare and perform organ music for twice-weekly chapel services during the academic year
- Accompany congregational hymns, service music, and choral ensembles as needed
- Select and perform appropriate preludes, postludes, and liturgical repertoire that reflect the traditions of the Episcopal Church and the St. Mark’s community
- Collaborate with the Chaplaincy team and music faculty to plan worship services and musical offerings
- Support monthly evening chapel services and special worship events throughout the year
- Participate in special services and community events, including Lessons and Carols, Trustee Chapel, Admissions events, Parent Weekend, Grandparents Day, and other occasions as requested
- Contribute to a welcoming and meaningful worship experience for students, faculty, staff, families, and visitors
- Service Schedule
- Regular Morning Chapel Services
- Tuesdays and Fridays
- Service time: 10:20–10:50 a.m.
- Organist arrival: 10:00 a.m.
- Regular Evening Chapel Services
- One Tuesday evening per month
- Service time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Organist arrival: 6:00 p.m. for choir rehearsal
- Additional Services
Additional performances may be requested throughout the year for special liturgical celebrations, community events, and School gatherings. There are no Sunday commitments associated with this position.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate strong organ and keyboard performance skills
- Bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and reliability to worship leadership
- Have experience serving as an organist in church, school, or community settings
- Possess familiarity with Episcopal liturgy, hymnody, and worship traditions
- Collaborate effectively with clergy, musicians, faculty, and staff
- Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
- Enjoy working in a school environment and engaging with adolescents
- Qualifications
- Prior experience as an organist required
- Familiarity with Episcopal worship and liturgical music preferred
- Experience working in educational settings or with young people is beneficial
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing and rehearsing
Why You'll Love It Here
- A warm and welcoming school community
- Meaningful opportunities to contribute to the spiritual life of the School
- Collaboration with talented faculty, musicians, and student performers
- A beautiful campus and historic chapel setting
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact through music and worship
Salary Range
$30–$60 per hour, commensurate with experience.
About St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark’s has educated young people for lives of leadership and service by fostering intellectual curiosity, spiritual growth, and a commitment to community.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to:
The Reverend Katie Solter
Head Chaplain
katiesolter@stmarksschool.org
St. Mark’s School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Security Officer
Reports to: Director of Campus Safety and Security
SUMMARY:
St. Mark’s School is expanding its Campus Safety and Security Team to include additional Security Officers. This role works as part of a collaborative team to implement the School’s safety policies and procedures, enforce preventative safety measures, and respond to situations that require a security or emergency response.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct routine patrols (on foot) of campus, including academic, residential/student life, and extracurricular spaces. Additional patrol of West Campus buildings and fields as deemed necessary.
- Enforce existing safety and security policies, as well as any applicable federal, state, and local laws; collaborate with the Director of Campus Safety and Security to assess and evolve policies and procedures as applicable.
- Respond to requests for assistance on lock-outs, alarms, ill or injured student transport to health center, incidents of strangers on campus, theft, vandalism, etc.
- Accurate and timely documentation, follow-up, and reporting of incidents to supervisor and applicable Administrators, and/or local emergency services as applicable.
- Monitor electronic surveillance tools; maintain upkeep of batteries and recording, connections, etc.
- Manage school-wide badge system (used for access and identification); this includes badge production/replacement badges, managing door lock/unlock schedules, and collaboration with IT on resolving any badge-reader issues.
- Act as onsite liaison to the Southborough Police and Fire Department during incidents or drills.
- Coordinate with the Director of Campus Safety and Security and the School
- Administrative team on drills, emergency response, and effective, regular safety training for students and adults.
- Monitor use of the campus by outside groups (rentals, camps, visitors, events, etc)
- Effectively use tools required for the job, including cell phone, apps related to door access and camera function, walkie-talkie radios, or additional technology and tools.
- Support routine facility service requests and maintenance of life safety equipment; examples include resetting a breaker, turning off a water main, checking fire extinguishers or AEDs, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety and Security.
Minimum Job Requirements & Skills Required:
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and sound reasoning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort and proficiency with technology
- Initiative to learn new skills (e.g. new technologies, systems, or procedures) and willingness to engage in education/training as applicable
- Desire to be an active member of the community; ability to forge relationships with the students and adults who live on campus and attend school daily
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid drivers license
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time; climb stairs
- Must pass a criminal background and CORI/SORI check
WORK LOCATION: In-person.
SHIFT HOURS:
Shift hours TBD in conjunction with existing team members and rotations. At this time,
we expect to build out the coverage schedule for nights and weekends.
COMPENSATION: $23 - $26/hour
TO APPLY:
Qualified interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@stmarksschool.org.
No phone calls please.
College Counseling Office Manager and Testing Coordinator
Employment Category: Full-time; 12-month; Staff
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Location: On-site (Southborough, MA)
Reports to: Director of College Counseling
St. Mark’s School seeks an Office Manager / Testing Coordinator to serve in a vital support role for the College Counseling Office. Responsible for managing the College Counseling Office, coordinating all standardized tests, and maintaining all college-related academic records, this person will collaborate with the college counseling team, other school administrators, and faculty, and will serve as a key point of contact for students, parents, and college admissions representatives. Responsibilities also include database management and supporting internal and external reporting requirements.
This position requires independent judgment, the ability to prioritize multiple demands and deadlines, meticulous attention to detail, strong systems thinking, and a strong work ethic. Success in this role also relies on the ability to connect warmly and effectively with both students and adults while maintaining a highly efficient office environment and the absolute integrity required when handling confidential institutional data.
Essential Functions
Office Manager:
● Serve as the site manager for Scoir, maintaining accurate records, including current and past transcripts, GPA data, standardized test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP), and college admission personnel contact details
● Interact directly with students, families, and college admission representatives
● Maintain college counseling calendars; schedule student, parent, and administrative appointments
● Support college counselors in preparations for college counseling classes and programming
● Collaborate with facilities, IT, and food service to support college counseling programming
● Schedule, coordinate, and communicate college admission representative campus visits
● Reserve space and coordinate catering for events
● Collaborate with marketing and communications and other administrative offices to update calendars, resources, links, and details on the college counseling website
● Reconcile credit card statements; process reimbursements and receipts
● Organize office space, clerical work, files, and data management
● Attend department and other relevant meetings related to duties and responsibilities
● Verify, maintain, and update current and historical student records, academic data, grades, and grade changes in partnership with the Academics Office
● Generate a grade distribution report for the school profile
● Liaise with the Admission and Academics Offices to ensure that the school has final transcripts from previous schools
● Maintain current transcripts for all VI Form students, updated in early fall and after the first semester
● Prepare and verify current and final transcripts for transmission to colleges, universities, and the NCAA
Testing Coordinator:
● Coordinate and oversee on-campus PSAT, SAT, and AP test administration
● Liaise with all relevant campus offices regarding testing spaces
● Serve as a liaison to the College Board and other testing agencies, including ordering materials, secure storage, compliance, oversight, and billing
● Recruit, train, and supervise proctors; coordinate with the Business Office to ensure background check requirements have been met and proctors receive payment
● Partner with the SSD (Students with Disabilities) Coordinator and IT departments as needed
● Attend relevant webinars to ensure understanding and implementation of updated policies and practices; communicate relevant updates to administration and faculty
● Work occasional weekends as part of standardized testing coordination
● Coordinate course rosters, registration, and billing with test prep partners (Academic Approach)
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Previous high-level administrative support experience in an academic or professional environment
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Google Workspace, Blackbaud, and Scoir; comfort with digital testing and other data platforms is highly preferred
Discretion & Integrity: Absolute discretion is required when handling confidential faculty personnel files and sensitive student academic records
Operational Excellence: Demonstrated flexibility to respond to changing demands and priorities; ability to handle deadlines and pressure with a commitment to high standards; outstanding written, verbal, and problem-solving skills
Schedule: This is a 12‑month, full‑time role. On‑site presence will be required for Saturday testing dates
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@stmarksschool.org; No phone calls please.
Grounds Crew Member
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
Status: Full-time, nonexempt
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Overview
The primary duty of the Groundskeeper is the planting, pruning, and cultivating of trees, shrubs, and flowers, and seeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming of all School grounds, including faculty homes. The Groundskeeper participates in the removal of snow, ice, leaves, fallen branches, other weather-generated debris, and trash from all School grounds and assists the Grounds leadership in the administration and management of grounds functions.
This position is responsible for athletic field and rink maintenance, improvements, and renovation projects; scheduling of daily work, training, and instruction of new staff members and vendors; and maintaining cooperation and good public relations between the maintenance crew, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.*
* Schedules may adjust based on the needs of the School (example: overnight snow removal)
Responsibilities:
- Timely maintenance and preparation of game and practice athletic/multipurpose fields/rinks/courts to ensure safe conditions for players and spectators
- Perform building and grounds maintenance and improvements at all athletic field complexes and practice field facilities
- Safe operation and preventive maintenance of light and heavy ground vehicles and equipment, and hand tools to perform functions including infield groomer, Zamboni, mower, weed eater, trencher, skid loader, utility vehicles, tractors, aerification and seeding equipment, and a variety of trucks
- Assists with the inspection of work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that crews are performing work according to specifications and standards
- Inspect vehicles, maintain detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection and scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency
- Manage the registrations and licenses of all vehicles and trailers
- Cleaning the interiors and exteriors of fleet vehicles, disposing of trash, vacuum floors and sets, polish/clean interior surfaces including the inside of the windshield and windows, waxing the exterior of the vehicles and tire detailing
- Assist with the planning and implementation of turf management program and irrigation operations and repairs
- Performs snow and ice removal on parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, stairs and trails
- Sets up and tears down for special events and activities
- All other duties as assigned
Job-Related Capabilities:
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 100 pounds, and stand for extended periods
- Ability to operate various grounds equipment including Zamboni, backhoe, loader, bobcat, tandem dump truck, brush hog, skid loader, ditch witch, and trenching equipment
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner, securing work site and following work zone safety rules, wearing safety equipment and PPE such as safety glasses, boots, gloves, hearing protection, helmets and harnesses
- Ability to be on call 24 hours a day for emergency purposes; follow directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and organize equipment requirements necessary for daily assignments
Education / Experience:
- Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in general park grounds and facility maintenance, building trades and construction, maintaining ground and construction equipment or closely related work
License Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
- A MA CDL Class A & B license with air brakes and tank endorsements preferred
- Current horticulture certification preferred
- Pesticide Applicator Certification preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Willingness to be open to learning and growing
- Maturity of judgment and behavior
- Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (including weekend shifts)
- Must comply with any dress code requirements
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays
Other:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department and the School. In addition, employees may be required to work additional or varied hours and typical or non-typical duties during emergencies or weather-related situations.
Assistant Director of Facilities
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Supervises: Custodial, Maintenance, and Grounds staffStatus: Full-time, exempt
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Facilities ensures that all school buildings, dormitories, athletic facilities, faculty housing, and campus grounds are safe, clean, well-maintained, and visually presentable. This role leads daily operations, supervises facilities staff, manages the work order system, and supports the execution of capital projects and events. The Assistant Director fosters a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement across the facilities team and may assist with capital project logistics and event coordination as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Campus Operations & Maintenance
● Lead daily maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping operations across campus.
● Manages daily work order flow and tracks completion rates, response times, and quality of work; identify trends and implement process improvements.
● Support preventive maintenance programs for HVAC systems, life safety equipment, and other critical infrastructure.
● Ensure dormitories and student spaces are safe, clean, and comfortable, with prompt attention to reported issues.
● Maintain high standards for campus appearance, including landscaping, signage, and cleanliness.
● Serves as a responsive point of contact for faculty and staff.
Project and Event Support
● With support from the Director of Facilities, support the daily execution of capital projects and campus improvements.
● Serve as on-site point of contact for contractors, vendors, and inspectors.
● Oversee setup and logistical support for school events, such as alumni gatherings, admissions events, graduation, and summer programs.
Compliance & Safety
● Demonstrated familiarity with safety regulations, building codes, and internal standards, and the ability to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance across all facilities operations.
● Support emergency preparedness and response protocols.
Staff Supervision & Development
● Supervise facilities team leads and their respective teams, including custodians, maintenance staff, and groundskeepers.
● Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and pride in campus stewardship across all levels of the department.
● Provide coaching, performance feedback, and training to team leads to support their development and ensure consistent standards across the operation—and hold them accountable for doing the same with their teams.
● Monitor team performance and help identify opportunities for improvement, recognition, and role clarity.
Administration & Budgeting
● Assist the Director with budget tracking, procurement, and vendor coordination.
● Support procurement of supplies, equipment, and service contracts, including ensuring appropriate bidding procedures and vendor selection procedures.
● Maintain accurate records of inspections, permits and compliance documentation.
Working Conditions and Schedule
● Full-time, campus-based position
● Must be available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response as needed and scheduled.
● Position is eligible for on-campus housing. If the selected individual desires on-campus housing, it is conditioned upon serving as the primary contact for emergency response and after-hour responsibilities.
● If selected individual does not desire on-campus housing, must be availabile to participate in the school’s on-call rotation for after-hour emergencies
● Combination of office work, site supervision, and hands-on support across campus
● Ability to move across a large campus, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Desired functions/valuable but not required/preferred attributes:
● Lives within 30 minutes of campus to support emergency needs or individual with interest in on-campus housing. If individual desires on campus housing, it is conditioned upon serving as primary contact for emergency response and after-hour response.
● Ideal candidate will be able to work standard hours of 10 to 6:30 pm (including 30 minute break)
● HVAC Background
● Hockey rink management experience
● Property management experience
Why you’ll love it here:
● A warm, close-knit community of students and colleagues
● Generous benefits: meals, health coverage, tuition remission
● Access to campus facilities, from the fitness center to nature trails
● Daily opportunities to make a difference
Summer
If you are looking for a summer job that is meaningful, social, and genuinely fun, learn more about opportunities at St. Mark’s Summer.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Mark's School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law.



