Facilities Director

Facilities Director Friends School of Portland seeks a facilities director to inspect, assess, and maintain the operating condition of campus facilities. This position is part of an administrative team, working closely with the Head of School and Business Manager. This is projected to be approximately a 30-hour-per-week position, which is considered full-time with full benefits at Friends School of Portland. Responsibilities: Responds to administrative work requests for completing work orders in a timely, efficient, and productive manner Assists skilled workers as a helper in various trades for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the work unit Inspects facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs Develops and implements preventive maintenance schedules for plumbing, electrical, and technical systems. Oversees the maintenance of the school-owned vehicles (2 buses for now). Maintains a record keeping system for all maintenance task scheduling and execution and completion Oversees regular required regulatory inspections for elevator, alarm system, drainage and flood control, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, emergency exit lighting and other systems as necessary. Maintains the schools' keys, locks and security system Manages trash, recycling, and compost pick up on site. Coordinates with trash/recycling/compost contracts and maintains a clear and safe path to dumpsters throughout the winter and non-winter seasons. Communicates and is responsive to needs of cleaning company which comes after school Maintains and does up-keep of play areas, playground equipment, gardens, orchard, and playing fields and trail system around campus. Manages tree work and plow services Coordinates with electricians, plumbers, and other venders(contractors?) as needed Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in safe operating condition Performs minor repairs, builds new furniture, and paints as needed or assigned Provides support for school events, on and off campus Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns Helps organize and maintain all building storage Coordinates monthly fire drills for the school Manages our door system (Feenics) Helps implement new initiatives with our school building and campus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of state and local building codes Training in mechanical and electrical systems Experience with grounds and building maintenance Familiarity with HVAC and lighting systems operation Ability to lift 60 pounds and climb ladders safely Works well with children Salary: $33,000 - $37,000 for approximately 30 hours per week, flexible schedule and up for negotiation Benefits: The School will provide benefits for full time employees. Benefits do include a health insurance plan, short term and long term disability, life insurance, and personal vacation time as well as school vacation time off. Friends School of Portland is an independent preschool through 8th grade school arising from Quaker faith and practice and built upon long-held standards of exceptional Friends schools. Embracing the Quaker belief in the unique worth of each individual, we seek students from diverse ethnic, economic and family backgrounds. In small, multi-age classes, as well as in afterschool and summer programs, we nurture children's unfolding development as curious, creative, and compassionate world citizens. We emphasize high standards for independent thinking and personal integrity. We offer cooperative learning in a close community where simplicity, service, stewardship, and peaceful resolution of conflict are practiced every day. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Jenni Casas jenni@friendsschoolportland.org by August 14, 2024.