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Director of Facilities / Facilities Operations Leader Independent School Campus
Renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Director of Facilities to play a central role in supporting its mission of excellence. This high-visibility position leads integrated facilities management (IFM) across a historic and beautiful campus, ensuring a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment for students and faculty. On-campus housing is provided, making you a visible, trusted partner in daily school life.
Why You Should Apply Competitive salary, eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus, benefits package, including relocation assistance available Live on campus in a provided 2-bedroom apartment above the maintenance shop Lead a skilled team of trades and custodial professionals in a supportive academic setting Oversee a comprehensive facilities program including preventive maintenance, custodial services, and vendor management What Youll Be Doing Leading and mentoring facilities and custodial teams for optimal campus performance Overseeing all building operations: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities, and capital projects Managing budgets, vendor contracts, and long-term planning for cost-effective, sustainable operations Leveraging Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to improve performance and troubleshoot issues Partnering with school leadership and faculty to ensure responsive, service-oriented solutions About You Be able to do the job as described Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) required 5+ years of IFM leadership experience in a school or similar campus environment Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and BAS Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams
Renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Director of Facilities to play a central role in supporting its mission of excellence. This high-visibility position leads integrated facilities management (IFM) across a historic and beautiful campus, ensuring a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment for students and faculty. On-campus housing is provided, making you a visible, trusted partner in daily school life.
Why You Should Apply Competitive salary, eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus, benefits package, including relocation assistance available Live on campus in a provided 2-bedroom apartment above the maintenance shop Lead a skilled team of trades and custodial professionals in a supportive academic setting Oversee a comprehensive facilities program including preventive maintenance, custodial services, and vendor management What Youll Be Doing Leading and mentoring facilities and custodial teams for optimal campus performance Overseeing all building operations: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities, and capital projects Managing budgets, vendor contracts, and long-term planning for cost-effective, sustainable operations Leveraging Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to improve performance and troubleshoot issues Partnering with school leadership and faculty to ensure responsive, service-oriented solutions About You Be able to do the job as described Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) required 5+ years of IFM leadership experience in a school or similar campus environment Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and BAS Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams