Westover School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Cristin Gordon), a résumé, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Madison Sunley, Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.

JOB TITLE: Facilities Director

DESCRIPTION: 12-month, Full-Time, Exempt

OVERVIEW: Westover School, an independent boarding and day high school in Middlebury, CT, seeks a strong leader and strategic thinker to serve as Facilities Director and lead the dedicated Facilities Department. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO), the Facilities Director is responsible for overseeing plant services, maintenance, grounds and landscaping, campus security and custodial services, construction, and special projects. The Director will also lead efforts to build and maintain environmentally sustainable practices and procedures in relation to campus infrastructure, upkeep, and expansion. The position is open immediately.

• Are you inspired to lead a team maintaining an educational campus?

• Do you have experience developing and implementing short and long term plans for an educational campus?

• Can you demonstrate success in leading a team of skilled trades-persons as well as overseeing outside personnel and contractors?

• Are you capable of overseeing emergency response on a residential campus?

ABOUT WESTOVER:

Westover School is girls’ centered boarding and day school, grades 9-12, where smart, motivated students become confident, connected adults. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life. We are empowering students to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and assists all maintenance and custodial personnel.

• Oversees contracted personnel.

• Provides input to the development of the annual departmental budget with CFOO.

• Manages all building management systems including HVAC and fire control systems.

• Develops and maintains a short and long term vision for action on deferred maintenance.

• Designs, implements and directs training and safety programs for the department.

• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment needed for maintenance and custodial work.

• Overseas purchases of building equipment for school buildings and makes recommendations for purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.

• Coordinates all maintenance and custodial schedules and work routines.

• Maintains safety records.

• Organizes and implements a program of preventative maintenance.

• Conducts routine inspections of buildings for maintenance and custodial services.

• Supervises and inspects the improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, and

• Verifies terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before authorizing payment.

• Advises and/or responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, as needed.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to motivate, direct, and train facility staff.

• Customer service focused. 

• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to all constituencies.

• Formal education and/or at least five years’ experience in maintenance and facilities management.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION NOTES:

Westover School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Executive Assistant to the Head of School, Cristin Gordon), a résumé, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Madison Sunley, Recruiter, at madison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.