Immediate Opening: Director of Facilities and Transportation, Full-time, 12 months, Exempt (salaried)

Annual Salary Range $60,000-$75,000

Barnesville School is seeking and enthusiastic and experienced Facilities Director. The Director of Facilities & Transportation interacts positively with every department serving a vital customer service role responsible for planning, communication, facilitation, oversight, and coordination of preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovation, and new construction; supporting on-site campus events, and presentation of all buildings and grounds. Additionally, they actively plan, organize and supervise the work and driving routes of school drivers for the safe transportation of students; assign work schedules and review and approve time sheets; train and/or oversee training of departmental employees. This is a supervisory role.

Successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening along with a criminal background check including fingerprints is a requirement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing routine maintenance activities like cleaning, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules. 
• Managing contracts and cultivating relationships with external vendors for maintenance services; collaborating with the School’s business office for approval and payment of related invoices.
• Monitoring building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) to identify potential issues
• Developing and managing the facilities budget including costs for maintenance, repairs, utilities, and staff. 
• Analyzing expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities. 
• Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations. 
• Conducting regular safety inspections and addressing safety concerns both with the school buildings and transportation vehicles.  
• Implementing emergency response plans and procedures. 
• Overseeing renovation, construction, and improvement projects within the facility. 
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and contractor relationships. 
• Successfully passing ongoing random drug screenings throughout employment.
• Driving field trips, sporting events, and bus routes as necessary.
• Motivating, hiring, training, and supervising facility staff including maintenance technicians and transportation drivers. 
• Evaluating staff performance and addressing performance issues. 
• Assessing current facility needs and developing long-term facility plans. 
• Identifying opportunities to improve facility efficiency and space utilization. 
• Communicating with other departments to address facility needs and coordinate maintenance activities. 
• Collaborating with the executive team regarding facility-related projects and decisions. 

Skills & Experience: Must hold a valid driver’s license and posess a satisfactory past driving record. A strong understanding of building systems and maintenance practices; experience with budgeting and financial management; project management expertise; leadership and supervisory abilities; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of relevant safety regulations and compliance standards, the ability to foster positive internal and external relationships is a requirement.

Education: A bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business administration, or a related field is preferable. Significant experience in facilities management or a similar role is also essential with a minimum of 3 years managerial experience.

Commitment to Diversity: In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.

Physical Requirements: Daily desk work including computer time; as part of daily routines, mobility around a campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs; standing, bending, and squatting as required; lift/carry boxes up to 25 pounds and rearranging furniture; frequent walking inside and outside, climbing ladders and accessing building roofs is a part of general job duties.

Interested candidates should visit the Employment section (under “about”) at the School’s website to complete an application here. Once the application is completed, forward a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references via email to the attention of Susanne Johnson, Head of School

sjohnson@barnesvilleschool.org

About Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is an accredited coeducational independent day school for students in grades EC-8. Barnesville’s 30-acre campus consists of two school buildings, a full gymnasium, athletic field, and two playgrounds. Our mission is to provide a joyful and supportive learning environment for the development of excellence in each of us. As a School of Arts & Sciences, we seek to provide meaningful cross-curricular activities across disciplines for our students. The School, founded in 1969, is a proud member of AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools), and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

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