Director of Facilities

Anticipated Start Date - July 1, 2025

Please refer to our website, www.kingswoodoxford.org for a more comprehensive job description.

About Kingswood Oxford:

Located in West Hartford, CT, Kingswood Oxford is a dynamic day school known for real-world, interdisciplinary learning that extends beyond the classroom. With approximately 500 students and 300,000 sq. ft. of building space on a 33-acre campus, KO fosters ethical leaders and compassionate collaborators.

Position Summary:

The Director of Facilities oversees the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all campus buildings, grounds, and school-owned housing. This 12-month, full-time role reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and manages a team of four, plus external custodial services. The position requires occasional nights/weekends and on-call availability for emergencies.

The list below outlines the key responsibilities of the position. For a more detailed job description, please visit our website at

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations, including maintenance, landscaping, custodial services, and vendor management
• Oversee systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and energy management
• Manage preventative maintenance, inspections, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Plan and execute capital projects and collaborate with stakeholders on campus improvements
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
• Support school events, strategic initiatives, sustainability goals, and emergency response
• Serve on Crisis Management and Safety Committees; available on-call for emergencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing facilities in a campus or similar setting
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of ADA, OSHA, EPA regulations, building codes, and sustainability practices
• Tech-savvy with experience in systems like SchoolDude or similar
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or related certifications a plus

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk the campus, operate machinery, and climb ladders as needed. Residence within 25 miles of campus is required.

Application Instructions:

Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobopenings@kingswoodoxford.org. Salary is competitive, with benefits including health insurance and tuition remission.

Kingswood Oxford School Equal Opportunity Employer and Anti-Discrimination Statement

KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, including differences in race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO we believe that a diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your application. More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/

Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Facilities Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person