School Facilities & Operations Manager

Jobless; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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. The role requires supervising contracted maintenance, on-call emergencies, and coordinating with administrators and town officials.

The position may involve evening/weekend hours and driving the school minibus. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required, with preference for those with HVAC and building systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a school setting.
• Self starter, adaptable, dependable and organized.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to direct work of maintenance staff and outside contractors.
• Must understand and carry out oral and written instructions (e.g., manuals).
• Must use computer technology for word processing, email and internet (Google platform).
• Knowledge of tools and power equipment used in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard practices and terminology of building trades.
• Able and willing to drive the school’s minibus (no CDL required).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and custodial services for all Riverbend School buildings and grounds.
• Be on call for facility emergencies and be available for occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Perform routine inspections and advise CFO on issues; manage inventory and safety records (MSDS, OSHA).
• Administer building security systems and coordinate with IT vendor and alarm companies.
• Coordinate events setup/breakdown and assist with emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintain relationships with town officials and contractors; supervise outside facilities contractors.

Skills

Self-starter

Adaptable

Dependable

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Direct contractors

Oral/written instructions

Computer literacy

HVAC knowledge

Building trades knowledge

Minibus driving

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Valid 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. The role requires supervising contracted maintenance, on-call emergencies, and coordinating with administrators and town officials.

The position may involve evening/weekend hours and driving the school minibus. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required, with preference for those with HVAC and building systems knowledge.