Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Brearley School
Job overview
The Director of Maintenance & Building Operations at The Brearley School leads the Facilities Department to maintain safe, efficient, and supportive school facilities that enhance the educational environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing facilities staff and vendors, overseeing maintenance and building operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, budgeting, and collaborating with faculty and administration to support the school's mission.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, and client service skills, knowledge of maintenance planning, mechanical systems, local building codes, budgeting, and proficiency with office software; experience with environmentally sustainable solutions is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The school values a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment focused on continuous improvement and alignment with the school's mission and vision.
Company information
The Brearley School is an educational institution focused on providing a high-quality learning environment, continuously advancing to meet the evolving needs of its community.
Team overview
The Director will lead the Facilities Department staff and manage external vendors, working closely with faculty and administration.
Application process
Applicants must complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume via the school's employment opportunities webpage.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes strategic leadership in facilities management within an educational setting, with a focus on customer service, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Company overview
The Brearley School is a prestigious private all-girls school located in New York City, renowned for its rigorous academic program and commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Established in 1884, it has a long history of empowering young women through a comprehensive curriculum that spans the arts, sciences, and humanities. The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees and donations from its community of alumni and benefactors. Brearley is known for its emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment for its students.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership experience in facilities management, highlighting your ability to motivate teams and oversee building operations in educational settings.
Focus on showcasing your knowledge of maintenance planning, compliance with local building codes, and experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
Apply through multiple channels including The Brearley School’s official employment page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current facilities or operations staff at The Brearley School on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent school facility improvements or asking about their experience working within the school’s mission-driven environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'facilities management,' 'building operations,' 'budgeting,' 'compliance,' and 'environmental sustainability' to ensure it passes automated screening.
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