We’re Hiring a Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Part-Time)

Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Part-Time) The Fitzpatrick Collaborative Pepperell, MA Position Type: Part-Time (10 hours per week) Reports To: Executive Director Position Summary The Facilities & Maintenance Assistant helps maintain The Fitzpatrick Collaborative's building and grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for community members, program participants, renters, and staff. This position performs general maintenance, light custodial work, event setup, and routine facility inspections. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and enjoys hands-on work while taking pride in maintaining a community-centered facility. Essential Responsibilities: Facility Maintenance Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the building. [...]

We're excited to partner with a local Eagle Scout candidate who is leading the construction of a Gaga Ball Pit at The Fitz! As part of the Eagle Scout service project, the Scout is responsible for planning, fundraising, and managing the construction of this new recreational feature. Once completed, the Gaga Ball Pit will provide a fun, active space for children, families, camps, and community programs to enjoy for years to come. How You Can Help The Scout is currently raising funds to purchase the lumber, hardware, and other building materials needed to complete the project. If you'd like to [...]

🍂 Fall at The Fitz: Classes, Community, and Celebrations! Cozy season is here and so are NEW classes and workshops at The Fitz this fall! Whether your family is looking for creative classes, playful programs for kids, or festive community events, now’s the time to sign up. Fall Classes & Workshops We have so many classes starting in the next two weeks-- Here's a preview: Wreath Making Classes for adults Spanish for Kids (Elementary and Middle School) Sensory Play Sunday Yoga (Family Yoga and Gentle Chair Yoga) Saturdays with LEGO League Magic Class Snapology   Important Note: Classes begin [...]

Can you feel it? The change in the air? It's a little less humid-- a touch more crisp. We can feel Fall just around the corner, which means NEW CLASSES for our community here in Pepperell, MA, and news about our 7th Annual FRIGHT NIGHT at The Fitz! Read on to learn more about our featured upcoming classes like Youth Spanish Classes, Yoga Classes, and of course Art Classes-- PLUS what to expect for our BIGGEST Celebration of year! Get Involved for Fright Night! We are just starting to dig into Fright Night planning and we need [...]

It’s Week 6 of Summer Camp, and the building is alive with energy—from Engineering and Invention, to Water Play, Crafts, and Games, our hallways are always full of laughter these days and we are so here for it! If you’ve been wondering why things have been a little quiet on the blog… let’s just say we’ve been living in the moment, fully immersed in a summer packed with joy, creativity, and connection. 💛 It's been a crazy and fun summer here at The Fitz, and we can't wait to share what's next! It's still hot out there, but we've already seen [...]

We can't believe it's almost MAY and we are on the heels of our first ever Town-Wide Yard Sale + Bike Sale weekend! Our hard work at The Fitz is paying off! The Pepperell Community is learning more about our Community Center at The Fitz, and we are excited to see growth here, as new registrants sign up for classes every day. Our Sensory Play Class was a HUGE hit, and will return in June, Beginner's Tarot is currently underway, and as I write this, I am listening to the laughter and chatter of kids enjoying our April School Break [...]

We had THREE fantastic events recently—our LEGO League gathering, our first (and definitely not our last) Artisan Market, and a co-hosted Paranormal Experience with the Pepperell 250th Committee! Huge thanks to everyone who came out for these events and provided us with pictures of the good time had by all-- we are so grateful to have had such a fun-filled events here. Special shout out to Mel, our Programs Administrator, who was a rockstar and worked so hard to bring you all these amazing events! Additional shout outs go to Kat B for choosing The Fitz for Lego League, Kate [...]

Tomorrow Tomorrow!! Another week has nearly flown by, and we are eagerly awaiting our FIRST Artisan Market at The Fitz! We have so many vendors and goodies in store for you! Check out the event on Facebook to see the list of vendors and more exciting tidbits ----> HERE Our Spanish 101 class and the Sensory Play classes are well underway and we are SO happy to see so many of you here with us enjoying the fruits of our labor of love and care for the community! A couple of quick notes: Aprils Pickleball 101 class is now [...]

We don't know about you, but we are OVER the cold and more than ready for warmer temps! As the season brightens in Pepperell, The Fitz is the place to be! From our New Artisan Market to town-wide traditions and creative new classes, we’re making it easy to connect with your community and try something new this season! 🎨 Artisan Spring Fling: Saturday, April 5 | 10a-3p Support local makers & welcome spring with a festive indoor market at The Fitz! The Artisan Spring Fling features handcrafted goods, face painting, food trucks and more! Free to attend—bring the family or [...]