Director of Facilities

St. Mary Academy-Bay View seeks a Director of Facilities to assist with planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures for the maintenance of campus buildings and infrastructure.  The Director will also supervise and direct all Building Maintenance personnel, develop and implement procedures and operations for the effective, efficient and safe maintenance of all campus buildings and installation and regular care of the facility infrastructure.  They will be responsible for the oversight of the physical plant, building maintenance, campus grounds, energy management, and campus security.   

This position is as a working supervisor position and designated as Essential Personnel during emergency situations.  The Director of Facilities reports to the Director of Finance.   It is a full-time benefited 12-month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the physical operation of the entire school and its programs.
• Manage the careful maintenance of buildings and grounds and cleaning programs that keep the school’s appearance in exemplary condition.
• Ensure facility readiness for day-to-day events as well as special events.
• Plan, schedule and assign work for the maintenance staff to ensure proper distribution of assignments, conformance with established standards of care, and adequate personnel and equipment for performance of duties.
• Ensure accountability on assigned work for follow up and completion.
• Plan, direct and control buildings and services and review and inspect equipment and processes to insure efficiency, safety and sustainability of operations. Direct corrective actions wherever required.
• Arrange bids and develop specifications for all outside contractual work.
• Coordinate contractors and materials to ensure deadlines on projects are met while adhering to all safety and technical specifications.
• Maintain HVAC systems based upon ASHRAE recommendations and best practices.
• Review, inspect and evaluate work in progress at appropriate intervals to ensure completion as directed and scheduled. Continually assess, audit and evaluate the physical condition and performance of school buildings and systems.  Troubleshoot, develop and direct prioritized corrective actions as required.
• Maintain an accurate inventory and records for all building maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Assign, track and follow-up on work orders.
• Establish policies and protocol that meet all required environment, health, and maintenance standards as required by law and work with the administration to ensure compliance with all regional, state, and federal regulations and laws as they impact the school.
• Research and maintain an up to date knowledge base of “Best Practices” within the Facilities Management Industry. Implement new procedures and practices for the School’s benefit and train employees in new techniques and programs.  Enforce life safety regulations and requirements.
• Must be flexible as position may require, from time to time, working when school is not in session (early mornings, nights, weekends, spring break/portions of holiday break, etc.) to conduct required work while students are not in the buildings.
• Perform other necessary Physical Plant duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline
• 5 - 10 years of comparable supervisory/management role in construction, maintenance/repair: working knowledge of a least three trades is required. (maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, carpentry, construction)
• Strong supervisory, organizations, technical, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with high attention to clarity and detail with ability to explain complex information/fact patterns in understandable terms to all levels of personnel.
• Proven success developing and balancing an annual budget.
• Ability to give direction, provide follow-up, give feedback and ensure accountability on task done.
• Experience with blueprints and building specifications
• Knowledge of, and prior training involving, federal, state and local occupational hazard identification, prevention and control.
• Asbestos Awareness and Safety Training.
• Serve on the administrative team supporting the board of trustees
• Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual coordination including finger dexterity, eye/hand/foot coordination, be able to distinguish between colors, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, depth perception and hearing.
• Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push and pull objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• May be subject to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
• Will be subjected to motor and/or machine noise
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, on roofs or elevated areas.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girl independent Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve and is located in Riverside, Rhode Island.  A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment while striving to empower each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious faith filled young woman. 

Potential candidates must send a statement of interest and resume to employment@bayviewacademy.org and go to bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Non-Teaching Application.”