Director, Campus Facilities & Operations

ADP, Inc.; Los Olivos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunn School in Los Olivos, California, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead a comprehensive program across academic buildings, residences, athletic facilities, and essential infrastructure like the wastewater system. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on maintenance to protect our 56-acre campus and sustain our mission.

You will build repeatable processes for work intake, project sizing, budgeting, and scheduling, partnering with the CFO/COO and AHOS to align priorities with program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a facilities leadership role.
• Ability to plan, build and run systems and processes.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach to work with the team.
• Strong creative problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication, with ability to set expectations under pressure.
• Professional resilience and high ethical standards.
• Alignment with Dunn School's mission and core values.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects planning, budgeting and execution with CFO/COO.
• Develop long-term campus maintenance and capital renewal plans.
• Oversee facilities and campus event setups and scheduling.
• Manage a detailed preventive maintenance plan and life-safety systems.
• Supervise maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff.
• Coordinate outside contractors and vendors for construction and upkeep.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders and reporting to Board/committee.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Hands-on

Job description

Dunn School in Los Olivos, California, seeks a Director of Facilities to lead a comprehensive program across academic buildings, residences, athletic facilities, and essential infrastructure like the wastewater system. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on maintenance to protect our 56-acre campus and sustain our mission.

You will build repeatable processes for work intake, project sizing, budgeting, and scheduling, partnering with the CFO/COO and AHOS to align priorities with program