A Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and work experience in related fields. Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the full range of experience within an independent boarding school environment preferred. Ten or more years of directly related experience in a progressively responsible facilities management position. whereby technical facilities skills were used to repair, maintain and operate a campus. Proven ability to affect and influence change through a communicative, collaborative, and inclusive approach.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to the mission of the School. 
• Possess a high degree of professional discretion, integrity, good judgment, and high standards of professional conduct.
• Speak and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies across the institution (Head of School, Trustees, CFO/COO, facilities managers, trades workers, students, faculty, staff, and community).
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy skills.
• Be willing and able to  make difficult, timely, and financially sound decisions with the ability to articulate and resolve risks, legal, and institutional considerations in all decisions making.
• Possess the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively.
• Be experienced in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly qualified and effective team members.
• Be comfortable holding team members accountable, and experienced in communicating with team members concerning performance related concerns.
• Be a strong, experienced, and sophisticated project manager who can create and enforce clear administrative systems, policies, and guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Office environment at times.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, climb, kneel, and lift.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Subject to hazards and atmospheric conditions including moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and gases.
• Able to safely drive a School vehicle