Part-Time Facilities Manager

Description

The facilities manager is responsible for coordinating maintenance and upkeep for our 13+ acre school campus.
The facilities manager is a part-time position and is supervised by the administrative chair. The facilities manager takes directives from the administrative chair and works with the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees.
The Facilities Manager’s responsibilities are described and prioritized below; however, the employee may perform other related duties.

Job Duties

• Ensure the premises are well maintained in coordination with the Administrative Team.
• Ensure the premises are safe and comply with relevant codes and standards.
• Arrange for or conduct emergency repairs in coordination with the Administrative Chair.
• Coordinate, plan, and implement facilities improvements and projects, in collaboration with the Administrative Chair and the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
• Assist staff and faculty to prepare, operate, and clean up school events and gatherings.
• Maintain an electronic checklist for upkeep and maintenance needs.
• Maintain and update, in collaboration with the Administrative Chair, the Facilities Management Manual.

Buildings

• Ensure the campus is ready for the opening of school
• Ensure the campus is safe and complies with relevant codes and standards
• Observe the general condition of the buildings and document facility needs.
• Document, prioritize, and follow through with all maintenance requests
• Communicate the major project priority list to the Administrative Chair and Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Grounds

• Ensure the campus is ready for the opening of school
• Clean and maintain all maintenance shop areas (shed, garage, and other auxiliary storage)
• Perform or oversee seasonal tasks such as mowing, leaf blowing, mulching, cleaning gutters/downspouts/drains, salting decks and walking surfaces
• Oversee volunteer work on campus: weeding, etc.
• Assist in school-sponsored activities (Campus Clean-up Days, Holiday Bazaar, etc)

Skills Required

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience in multi-use facility management with basic knowledge of best practices and current building codes
• Possess general plumbing, carpentry and mechanical skills
• Must be self-motivated and responsible
• Ability to deal effectively with many different types of people and work harmoniously and collegially with staff, students and faculty
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects in collaboration with the Administrative Chair and the Buildings and Grounds Committee
• Ability to work with a budget
• Basic office skills, ability to manage records and complete paperwork as required
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting
• Willingness to learn new systems
• Energy and enthusiasm for facilities maintenance
• Must be able to work during and after regular school hours as well as some weekends, evenings, or holidays, as projects require
• Willing to be on call for emergencies
• Very strong organizational skills; attention to detail and follow-through

Work Schedule

Up to 20 hours/week, flex schedule

Additional Info

To apply for the Part-time Facilities Manager position, please send a cover letter, resume, and application (link at http://www.cwaldorf.org/explore/career-opportunities/) to atipton@cwaldorf.org. Please indicate the “Part-time Facilities Manager” position in the subject line of the email. We appreciate receiving applications electronically. Please do not call in regard to your application. You will be contacted by a member of the Hiring Committee if we are interested in pursuing your application.