JOB DUTIES

• Personnel Management: Directs the Facilities Technician, Groundskeeper, and Day Porter.
• Facility Operations: Oversees facility management services including building and grounds maintenance, athletic field and facility upkeep, event logistics, traffic and parking control, security, transportation, janitorial services, and snow removal.
• Strategic Planning and Alignment: Collaborates with school administration to set strategic objectives, managing operations to support the school’s overall strategy.
• Standardization and Consistency: Maintains best-in-class practices for educational facility management, ensuring financial and physical maintenance efficiency.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Develops and oversees the facilities maintenance plan, service contracts, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contract obligations.
• Collaboration: Fosters effective relationships across operational teams (e.g., food service, janitorial), faculty, staff, and facilities teams, enhancing the educational experience.
• Service Orientation and Culture: Encourages a service-oriented and stewardship-focused culture, leading regular team meetings to review expectations, brainstorm, and solve issues.
• Facilities Inspection: Conducts and documents scheduled inspections of campus facilities.
• Budget Management: Develops, submits, and oversees budgets for operations, long-term plans, and projects, tracking variances and adjusting spending as necessary.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA and other relevant codes.
• Capital Project Planning and Development:
• Works with senior leadership to identify and prioritize capital projects.
• Conducts feasibility studies and site assessments for new constructions, renovations, and major repairs.
• Develops project scopes, budgets, and timelines, aligning with institutional goals.
• Project Management and Oversight:
• Serves as the primary contact for capital projects, managing all phases from initiation to completion.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, and vendors, monitoring construction to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Risk Management and Compliance:
• Ensures adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Develops risk management strategies, including safety protocols and contingency planning.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation for all projects.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
• Provides project status updates and reports to senior leadership, board members, and other stakeholders.
• Engages with faculty, staff, and community members to address project-related questions and concerns.
• Sustainability and Resource Efficiency:
• Incorporates sustainability practices into capital projects, including energy efficiency.
• Manages resource use and waste disposal for environmental impact reduction.
• Vendor and Contractor Relations:
• Leads procurement and selection processes, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Resolves vendor and contractor issues professionally to minimize disruptions.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfill responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check: Must clear a criminal background check.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience:
• 10+ years in educational, industrial, commercial, or office (excluding residential or hotel) facility management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with annual facility budgets and capital planning.
• Project Management experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Google Sheets/Forms/Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent customer service.

About The Gunston School

The Gunston School is a independent, co-educational high school located in Centreville, Maryland.

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