Position Purpose: The Facilities and Operations Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of properly maintaining, running, and improving the buildings and grounds of The Bryn Mawr School and for logistics and event execution contributing to the overall strategic vision of the campus. The Facilities and Operations Manager will serve as main point of contact for facilities-related concerns both during and outside of regular business hours. The Facilities and Operations Manager will oversee approximately 20 maintenance, grounds and housekeeping staff members, and collaborate closely with the Director of Operations to manage, maintain, and improve the campus of The Bryn Mawr School.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Manage regular maintenance and upkeep of all school facilities (both buildings and grounds) and school-owned properties, including housing
Supervise all buildings, grounds, housekeeping, (collectively “operations”) personnel and contractors
Manage budgets related to physical plant including those for facilities/grounds maintenance and housekeeping
Manage logistics for campus events and rentals
Maintain facilities and grounds-related policies and procedures, and ensure appropriate compliance of both with Bryn Mawr staff and contractors
Perform other duties assigned by Director of Operations
How to Apply / Contact
Please send resume and cover letter to Melaney Nicholls: Nichollsm@brynmawrschool.org
Qualifications:
Progressively responsible experience managing facilities in a school or similar environment (Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred)
Experience working with internal and external service providers to achieve timely, efficient, high-quality maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction work
Strong administrative/leadership experience, ideally in managing contractors and buildings and grounds personnel
Tactful, skillful oral and written communicator; professional demeanor across a variety of settings and audiences
Understanding of facilities systems, such as mechanical, electrical, HVAC; and knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and terminology of facilities trades, such as carpentry, masonry, grounds/landscaping, and housekeeping
“Player-coach” who is adept at managing people and complex situations; but also willing/able to lead by example and to perform routine maintenance tasks and use basic equipment, machinery, tools, and materials as needed
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and a diverse, multi-lingual workforce
Computer proficiency to include use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and computerized facilities management systems
Needed personal and professional traits to include:
Professional demeanor and presentation appropriate to the work at hand
Ability to visualize big picture, attend to detail, and achieve results
Solutions-oriented and industrious problem solver
Proactive, optimistic, and positive attitude
Good sense of humor, ability to smile; balanced perspective; patience
High degree of integrity and trustworthiness
Able and willing to work a flexible full-time schedule
Ability and willingness to meet physical demands of the position
About The Bryn Mawr School for Girls
The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for girls from preschool through grade twelve. Within a nurturing environment, Bryn Mawr's rigorous academic curriculum inspires a passion for intellectual curiosity and emphasizes the delights and demands of learning. In the classical humanistic tradition, Bryn Mawr promotes the full development of mind, body, and spirit. The school cultivates respect for diversity and engenders habits of moral and ethical leadership and a sense of responsibility to the broader community. To learn more visit www.brynmawrschool.org
