School Director of Facilities

Healthcare Services Group•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

Campus Services Group (CSG) is seeking a School Director of Facilities to lead campus and facility operations for a day school. The role oversees Facilities, Grounds, Custodial Services, and Project Management, and manages staff while coordinating with outside contractors and vendors to maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning campus. The Director develops and manages the annual facilities budget, oversees preventive maintenance and the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and ensures work orders and maintenance tasks are completed on time. The role also conducts inspections, communicates about facilities, construction, and safety projects across the school community, manages sustainability initiatives, and collaborates with school departments on on-campus events. A retention bonus is mentioned as additional compensation. The listed pay rate is USD $150,000–$175,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in facility, building, property, or construction management, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Expertise in at least two technical trades, such as plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, roofing, HVAC, or other building trades.
Strong leadership and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
Ability to interact positively with the client, staff, and public.
Must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required.
Must provide a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities, or Construction Management.
Experience in an educational setting.
Basic computer skills.
Strong experience managing capital projects, RFPs, and vendors or contractors.
Strong technical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC, plumbing, and general building systems.
Proven experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to balance hands-on technical knowledge with overall facilities leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee campus facilities, grounds, custodial services, and project management.
Manage staff, contractors, and vendors, ensuring performance, training, and development.
Ensure clear communication about facilities, construction, and safety projects within the school community.
Develop and manage the annual facilities budget, review invoices, and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standards.
Manage sustainability initiatives and collaborate with school departments on on-campus events.
Oversee the CMMS to ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance tasks.