What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Facilities Manager position at Bishop Ward High School?
Job Description – School Facilities Manager
The School Facilities Manager is a full-time, salaried position with a 12-month work schedule. The School Facilities Manager will report to the President.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the three following materials in one email to the attention of Jay Dunlap, President, via jdunlap@wardhigh.org.
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References - Emails & Phone Numbers Included
NOTE: Only applications received via email to President Jay Dunlap (jdunlap@wardhigh.org) will be considered.
Position Overview
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of our campus, both the main academic campus and the athletic facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of all physical aspects of the campus, promoting a safe and conducive learning environment for both students and staff. The candidate will care deeply about the presentation of Bishop Ward’s classically beautiful campus, making sure it is always shown in the best light. The Facilities Manager should be hands-on, making the repairs and improvements needed as much as possible; exceptions arise when the scope or nature of the job requires additional expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities
The School Facilities Manager’s essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:
• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify and address maintenance needs promptly.
• Coordinate and oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and renovations as necessary.
• Oversee the efficient use of classroom and office spaces, coordinating with school administration for any rearrangements or special setups as required.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
• Coordinate repairs, replacements, or acquisitions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, implementing measures to enhance campus safety for students, staff, and visitors.
• In conjunction with the Dean of Students and School Resource Officer, develop and implement emergency response plans, coordinating drills, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources for crisis situations.
• Collaborate with the school administration in the development and management of the facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions while meeting operational needs.
• Ensures that the facility is clean throughout the school day.
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and contractors for facility-related services, ensuring timely completion of projects within budgetary constraints. This will include the soliciting of bids and the timing of projects to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of tasks while minimizing interference with normal school functioning. This is an especially important function at present given the school’s capital campaign renovations.
Qualifications
• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with budget management and cost-control principles.
Strong candidates will also embrace the school’s organizational values:
• Educating students body, mind and soul in Christ.
• Excellence in teaching and learning
Compensation, Benefits and Hiring
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, and SERS retirement plan with employer contribution. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.