Director of Facilities & Project Manager (Buildings and Grounds) - York School

Job Summary

The director of facilities reports directly to the business officer and is responsible for the oversight of the physical plant, building maintenance, campus grounds, energy management, and campus security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The director of facilities will:

• Oversee the physical operation of the entire school and its programs.
• Manage the careful maintenance of buildings and grounds and cleaning programs that keep the school's appearance in exemplary condition.
• Ensure facility readiness for day-to-day events as well as special events.
• Maintain public safety on campus and assist in the review and execution of the school's crisis management plan.
• Devise and manage an annual departmental budget.
• Supervise staff and external contractors (janitorial, grounds & security)
• Arrange bids and develop specifications for all outside contractual work.
• Oversee the work of all outside contractors to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and budgetary restrictions.
• Develop and implement an ongoing equipment replacement program.
• Establish policies and protocols that meet all required environmental, health, and maintenance standards as required by law and work with the administration to ensure compliance with all regional, state, and federal regulations and laws as they impact the school.
• Support the board of trustees buildings and grounds committee.
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the head of school.

Other Duties

Evening and weekend hours may be required to support events and other school-sponsored activities. 

Qualification Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of experience in a supervisory/management role in construction, maintenance/repair; working knowledge of at least three trades is required (maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, carpentry, construction)
• Prior experience in an educational or similar institution
• Demonstrated success in managing a large facility
• Strong supervisory, organizational, technical, and analytical skills
• Proven success developing and balancing an annual budget
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem solver with a high degree of diplomacy
• Technologically savvy
• Experience with blueprints and building specifications
• Detail oriented
• Able to work collaboratively with a team