Facilities Manager

The Pegasus School; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance & AD&D

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Tuition remission for children

Job summary

The Pegasus School seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the care and operation of our 14‑acre campus in Huntington Beach, ensuring safe, functional, and welcoming facilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for People and Operations, this role supervises maintenance staff and external partners, manages capital projects, and collaborates on budgeting and safety—driving long-term stewardship.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in facilities/plant operations or related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing outside vendors.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience reviewing vendor proposals and contracts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of campus facilities.
• Supervise Pegasus facilities employees and manage outside service providers.
• Coordinate maintenance, custodial, grounds, security, and building systems tasks.
• Plan and executive capital projects and renovations.
• Ensure safety, budget adherence, and alignment with school leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project coordination

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree (facilities mgmt or related field)

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Fire & life safety systems

Building systems knowledge

Job description

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

The Pegasus School seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the care and operation of our 14-acre campus in Huntington Beach.

The Pegasus School seeks a skilled, thoughtful, and hands‑on facilities professional to oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of our campus. This is an opportunity for an experienced facilities leader to take meaningful ownership of a dynamic school environment, leading both employees and service partners while ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, functional, welcoming, and well cared for.

The Facilities Manager oversees a broad facilities operation that includes maintenance, custodial services, grounds, security support, building systems, event operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital projects. The position directly supervises Pegasus facilities employees and manages a network of outside service providers, including custodial, landscaping, security, maintenance, and specialty contractors.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for People and Operations, the Facilities Manager plays an important role in both the daily life and long‑term stewardship of the School. The Manager establishes priorities, directs staff and vendors, evaluates building and equipment needs, coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance, and helps plan and execute construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects. The role also works closely with School leadership on facilities planning, budgets, vendor selection, safety, and operational needs.

This is a management position that also values practical technical expertise. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a team, evaluating a contractor's work, troubleshooting a building issue, reviewing a proposal, or stepping in to assist with a hands‑on facilities need when appropriate. We are looking for someone who takes pride in the condition of the campus, notices what needs attention, follows through, and builds strong working relationships with employees, vendors, and the broader school community.

This is a full‑time, twelve‑month, salaried, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Head of School for People and Operations.

The Facilities Manager supervises School‑employed maintenance and custodial personnel and oversees contracted service providers supporting campus operations, including custodial services, landscaping, security, event support, maintenance contractors, and other specialty vendors.

Some early morning, evening, weekend, or extended‑hours work may be required for School events, urgent facilities needs, maintenance activities, or construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree, vocational certification, professional license, or equivalent advanced training or experience in facilities management, construction, building trades, engineering, or a related field.

The successful candidate will have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, plant operations, construction, or building maintenance, including significant supervisory or management responsibility.

Strong candidates will also bring:

• Experience supervising employees and managing outside vendors and contractors
• Experience coordinating multiple maintenance, facilities, construction, or capital projects
• Strong working knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds, custodial operations, and fire and life safety systems
• The ability to assess facilities conditions, establish priorities, delegate work, and make sound operational decisions
• Experience reviewing vendor proposals, scopes of work, and service or construction contracts
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills
• A bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $140,000 to $155,000 annually; starting pay based on experience and qualifications.
Classification: salaried, exempt.

Pegasus offers a generous, comprehensive benefits program designed to support the wellbeing and professional growth of our employees.

Benefits include

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a retirement plan with matching contributions
• voluntary supplemental life insurance
• paid time off
• as well as additional lifestyle perks

Employees are also eligible for reimbursement of continuing education expenses following one year of service.

Full‑time employees whose child(ren) are admitted to The Pegasus School may be eligible for up to 50% tuition remission, subject to the School's annual financial aid budget. Employee families may also apply for additional financial aid based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds.

About The Pegasus School

The Pegasus School is a vibrant PK–8 independent school located on a beautiful 14‑acre campus in Huntington Beach. Our campus includes classrooms and administrative buildings, a theater, gymnasium, art studios, science and technology labs, a library, athletic fields, and extensive outdoor learning and community spaces.

Pegasus inspires bright, curious minds to become confident and compassionate leaders. Our faculty and staff work in close partnership to create an environment where students can learn and thrive, and our facilities team plays an essential role in making that possible each day.

California Compliance Notice

In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for positions with The Pegasus School are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pegasus School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.