Facilities Leader: Multi-School Maintenance & Safety

New Story Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid school breaks

HSA contributions

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee safe, functional learning environments across multiple locations in NY/NJ/CT. The role leads maintenance teams, manages vendors and contracts, and supports capital projects, with on-call duties and 50% field work.

Annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $90,000. The position requires 3–5 years of management experience in facilities, OSHA 30 and EPA 608, and travel between schools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience leading maintenance or facilities teams across multiple locations.
• MEP/HVAC/R experience (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration).
• OSHA30, EPA 608, Experience with Boilers and Chillers is a must.
• Experience overseeing facility operations, vendors, contractors, and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and facility management practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of safety, fire, health, and building regulations.
• Ability to travel between assigned school locations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work M-F 7am-5pm with on-call responsibilities.
• 50% of the time will be working in the field throughout NY/NJ/CT.
• annual salary $85K-$90K

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians and facility personnel.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and facility inspections.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, fire, and building regulations.
• Support capital improvement projects and facility upgrades.
• Manage facility budgets and operational expenditures.
• Partner with school leadership to address facility needs and maintain safe learning environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Building systems

Field travel

OSHA 30

EPA 608

Boilers

Chillers

Management experience

On-call rotation

M-F 7am-5pm

Job description

New Story Schools is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee safe, functional learning environments across multiple locations in NY/NJ/CT. The role leads maintenance teams, manages vendors and contracts, and supports capital projects, with on-call duties and 50% field work.

Annual salary ranges from $85,000 to $90,000. The position requires 3–5 years of management experience in facilities, OSHA 30 and EPA 608, and travel between schools.