Campus Facilities Leader — Safe, Welcoming Boarding Campus

CATS Academy Boston, Inc.; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CATS Academy Boston, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Head of Campus Facilities to lead maintenance, custodial operations and campus safety at our boarding school in Braintree, MA.

This role reports to the Head of School and directs the facilities team, while overseeing preventative maintenance, contracts and suppliers to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. The Head of Campus Facilities will manage budgets, asset records and compliance, and will collaborate with school

Qualifications

• Five+ years in facilities, building maintenance or property operations.
• Experience supervising maintenance and custodial teams.
• Strong knowledge of building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and priorities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance and custodial teams; foster service focus.
• Own preventative maintenance across campus buildings and systems.
• Manage external contractors and service providers with quality and value.
• Oversee facilities budget and procurement of supplies.
• Maintain asset, warranty and inspection records; plan replacements.
• Coordinate with Residential Life on safety and campus policies; after-hours escalation.

Skills

People leadership

Facilities management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Technology proficiency

Emergency preparedness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order systems

Facilities management software

Job description

CATS Academy Boston, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Head of Campus Facilities to lead maintenance, custodial operations and campus safety at our boarding school in Braintree, MA.

This role reports to the Head of School and directs the facilities team, while overseeing preventative maintenance, contracts and suppliers to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. The Head of Campus Facilities will manage budgets, asset records and compliance, and will collaborate with school