School Facilities & Operations Manager

Riverbend School; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbend School is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily maintenance, safety and appearance of school facilities and grounds. You will supervise contracted maintenance, custodial staff and part-time help, coordinate with vendors, and manage safety, security systems and on-call emergencies.

The role requires 3+ years in facilities maintenance, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a school setting.
• Self-starter, adaptable, dependable and organized.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to direct work of staff/contractors.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Proficient with word processing, email and internet (Google platform).
• Knowledge of tools, power equipment and building trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and custodial services for all Riverbend School buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate schedules and work routines with outside contractors and part-time staff.
• Conduct routine inspections; advise CFO on safety and custodial issues.
• Manage security systems, keys/fobs, and liaise with IT vendor.
• Support events setup and breakdown of furniture, tents and signs.
• On-call for emergencies; occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Maintain safety records and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Oversee budget for facilities maintenance and capital projects.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Instruction comprehension

Computer literacy

Tools & equipment

Building trades knowledge

Minibus driving

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Riverbend School is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily maintenance, safety and appearance of school facilities and grounds. You will supervise contracted maintenance, custodial staff and part-time help, coordinate with vendors, and manage safety, security systems and on-call emergencies.

The role requires 3+ years in facilities maintenance, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong organizational skills.