Head of Campus Facilities

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

Description

Head of Campus Facilities

CATS Academy Boston — Braintree, MA

Full-time | On-site

The Opportunity:

CATS Academy Boston is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Head of Campus Facilities to lead the maintenance and custodial operations of our international boarding school campus. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our academic, residential and athletic facilities provide a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment for our students and staff.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Facilities Manager will lead our facilities team, oversee preventative maintenance and campus improvement programs, manage contractors and suppliers, and work closely with school leadership on safety, emergency preparedness and longer‑term facilities priorities. As a residential school, our campus operates around the clock. The Head of Campus Facilities is therefore an important point of escalation for genuine facilities emergencies outside normal working hours.

As the Head of Campus Facilities, you will:

• Lead, develop and schedule the Academy's maintenance and custodial teams, creating a positive, accountable and service‑focused culture.
• Own the preventative maintenance program across campus buildings and key HVAC, plumbing, electrical and life‑safety systems.
• Maintain an effective work‑order system, ensuring repairs are appropriately prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee the condition and presentation of academic, residential, athletic and outdoor spaces, including coordination of landscaping and snow‑removal services.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, value and appropriate standards of work.
• Manage the facilities operating budget and procurement of maintenance and custodial supplies.
• Maintain accurate asset, warranty, inspection and maintenance records and identify future repair or replacement requirements.
• Partner with Residential Life and school leadership on campus safety, emergency preparedness and facilities‑related compliance.

Qualifications and Experience:

We're looking for an experienced facilities professional who combines practical knowledge of building operations with strong people leadership and excellent judgement.

• At least five years of relevant facilities, building maintenance or property operations experience.
• Previous experience supervising and developing maintenance, custodial or similar operational teams.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general preventative maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, work orders, budgets and competing operational priorities.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions when urgent issues arise.
• Comfortable use of workplace technology and facilities/work‑order systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and a culturally diverse school community.

Working at CATS Academy Boston

CATS Academy Boston is an international boarding high school serving a diverse community of students from around the world. Facilities plays an important role in creating the safe, comfortable and welcoming environment in which our students live and learn. Because our students live on campus, all employees are expected to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, support the Academy's safeguarding policies and comply with applicable Massachusetts mandated‑reporting requirements.

This is a full‑time, benefits eligible position.

Requirements

Education/Certification Requirement:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant trade qualifications or facilitiesmanagement certifications are welcomed but not essential.

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Mission‑driven, customer‑focused, and results‑oriented mindset.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when working with diverse families.
• Deep commitment to student safety, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.
• Advanced technology skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ensuring student safety and well‑being.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the unique scheduling demands of a boarding school.