Barnesville, Maryland
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Chicago, Illinois
Posted: 17-Jul-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $145,000 - $185,000
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Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K - 12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Director of Facilities to begin as soon as possible. Under the guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Facilities’ primary purpose is to provide general management, supervision, and professional direction to a comprehensive facilities management organization that provides facilities planning, space administration, construction management, facilities maintenance and repair, renovations, custodial, landscape, and other maintenance services to two campuses.
It is expected that a successful candidate would:
- Supervise and oversee the maintenance, custodial, and landscaping departments
- Engage and support employees of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
- Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied point of view
- Manage the administrative operations of the department
- Work closely with internal and external service providers to ensure that maintenance personnel and contractors deliver efficient and professional service with all repairs, including inspection of contracted work, developing punch lists as necessary, and following through on punch list items
- Administer, implement, and update a multifaceted operating budget to include utilities, supplies and equipment, and capital replacement costs
- Inspect new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests
- Manage all new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently, specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations. Projects are completed on schedule and as per specifications
- Accomplish school goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing all requests. Exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Direct, and coordinate design team, architect, general contractor, internal transition and related consultants for all facilities activities
- Coordinate building code compliance and corrections. Ensures approval of governmental, regulatory, and accrediting agencies, including but not limited to: OSHA, Cal-OSHA, City of Los Angeles Fire, Federal and State
- Develop and direct preventive maintenance and service request programs. Analyze cost and work schedules, set priorities, and expedite operations and/or repairs for all projects
- Support the Aquatic Manager in the maintenance, and administration of the Caruso-Watts Aquatic Center. Ensure all appropriate water health and safety standards are maintained
- Ensure that the organizational structure of the departments are efficiently planned and adequately and competently staffed
- Develop and recommend policies, planning guidelines, and procedures for the development of the capital budget program, and manages the program throughout the process of development, approval, and implementation
- Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or the Senior Administrative Team
A candidate should possess the following personal qualities:
- Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency
- An interest in and openness to professional development
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
- Flexibility
While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $145,000 - $185,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of diverse faculty and staff that better represent our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com.
Apply online. In your application, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.