Facilities Manager

About The Harvey School

Located on a wooded, 125-acre campus in Katonah, NY, The Harvey School is a student-centered,
co-educational independent school serving approximately 370 students in grades six to twelve. The
school provides a college-preparatory program that fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to
develop the skills, confidence, and leadership qualities necessary to succeed in a diverse, competitive,
and changing world. With our commitment to small class size, our community cultivates the strengths of
each student through academic excellence, artistic exploration, athletic achievement, community
service, and global understanding.

Position Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the supervision and upkeep of the School’s property to ensure
that all facilities are well maintained and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a full-time,
12-month position that reports to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO).

Primary Responsibilities
Plan, organize, control, and evaluate maintenance and construction projects.

• Supervise and manage all site-based personnel related to facilities, including maintenance team

and contracted cleaning and landscaping staff.

• Actively support campus events, including planning, communications, set-up, and breakdown.

• Develop and manage maintenance policies and protocols.

• Evaluate and prioritize facilities and asset maintenance needs and develop a plan to address

them.

• Coordinate with outside organizations related to the facilities, including contractors, providers,

and public/government organizations.

• Solicit and evaluate quotations for facilities and maintenance work.

• Manage and address facilities-related needs and incidents.

• Initiate and carry out projects to optimize efficiency and reduce cost.

• Review installations and equipment to minimize incidents and identify opportunities for

improvement.

• Organize contracts and bids documentation for relevant projects, overseeing the contractual

documentation, especially as related to School responsibilities.

• Coordinate all aspects of the works related to a construction project in line with requirements,

budget, and timeline.

• Ensure that facilities-related staff are adequately trained and equipped.

• Conduct employee performance reviews.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of water system operation, maintenance, and testing.

• Identify and pursue professional development activities appropriate to the position.
• Participate in committees and school-related activities to engage across the school as

Minimum Qualifications
At least five years of experience in facility management, maintenance, construction, or related

work.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in maintenance and construction projects, preferably in a school setting.

• Desire to work in a cooperative environment and collaborate closely with colleagues and

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including

bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, and lifting heavy objects on a regular basis.

• Possess proven leadership abilities with a track record of building productive relationships and

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize the work.

• Analytical skills necessary to understand and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and

measurements.

• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.

Salary Range: $85-110K, depending on experience. Housing is provided, and the Facilities Manager is
required to live on campus.

To apply for this position:
Please send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, resume, and three references to Alex
Brooks-Barr, Director of Finance and Operations, at employment@harveyschool.org. Please include the
position title in the subject line.