Facilities & Grounds Operations Lead (Asst/Assoc Director)

Newark Academy; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Academy seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Facilities and Grounds to help manage daily campus operations and maintenance. You will schedule staff, coordinate across facilities, security, and custodial teams, and support event logistics to ensure a safe, functional environment for teaching and community activities.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in facilities management within educational settings, strong knowledge of building systems, and experience with CMMS software.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, operations, or supervisory roles in educational or institutional settings.
• Mechanical knowledge of building systems and safety codes.
• Experience managing vendors and facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations in managing daily campus operations.
• Create daily schedules for Operations staff and oversee execution.
• Coordinate processes across facilities, security, custodial, and campus support.
• Monitor performance and suggest improvements for efficiency.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and coordinate safety responses.
• Oversee maintenance of buildings and grounds; support events and activities.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate contractor work.
• Support safety procedures and emergency preparedness as part of ERT.

Skills

Facilities management

Operations leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

CMMS familiarity

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Communication

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Newark Academy seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Facilities and Grounds to help manage daily campus operations and maintenance. You will schedule staff, coordinate across facilities, security, and custodial teams, and support event logistics to ensure a safe, functional environment for teaching and community activities.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in facilities management within educational settings, strong knowledge of building systems, and experience with CMMS software.