Facilities Director jobs in District of Columbia

JOB TITLE: Director of Facilities

REPORTS TO: Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Operations

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7AM-3PM with occasional evening and
weekend commitments

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the stewardship , safety, and security of all facilities
throughout the year. The director ensures that building codes and emergency procedures are
reviewed, communicated, and followed. The director is responsible for the operation and the
maintenance of all equipment in the facility. This equipment includes, but is not limited to all
mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, HVAC, vehicles, boilers, fire pumps,
elevators, and lifts. The director maintains up-to-date facilities, technical and mechanical
manuals, blueprints, licenses and certificates. The director is responsible for gathering
competitive bids and following budgets for repairs, managing projects, and construction work.
The Director of Facilities is responsible for maintaining an online work order system that tracks
when facilities requests and maintenance projects are received, approved, assigned, initiated, and
completed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Campus and Facilities Management

electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security, and HVAC systems
o Solicit competitive bids, RFPs, and secure contracts for facilities repairs

and projects
o Work with Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations to ensure

all bills and invoices for services and utilities are processed and paid in a
timely manner

o Manage the task assignments and workflow of the online campus facilities
request system

o Communicate with the larger community on the status of work orders,
projects, and other facilities-related issues

o Serve on Board of Trustees Facilities Committee
o Oversee the development and prioritization of campus repairs,

improvements, and replacements using the Facilities Condition
Assessment, the Energy Star Portfolio Management/BEPS system, and
other databases

o Oversee and maintain all mechanical systems
o Support and collaborate with other departments of the school on the

planning and execution of special events on and off campus including, but
not limited to, board meetings and retreats, development/fundraising
events, performing arts events, athletic events, special assemblies, parent
and community events, and graduation.

o Serve as the primary point of contact for facilities-related subcontractors
and service providers

• Security

access
o Maintain and oversee system of security cameras and campus

o Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and functioning of all campus spaces
o Liaise with subcontractor(s) who conduct after hours deep cleaning of the

school
o Manage tasks and duties for in house janitorial staff

• Inspections

lifts, fire sprinkler and alarm systems, emergency generator, garage doors,
backflow valve, fire extinguishers

o Perform general maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs,
replacement of electrical switches and outlets, minor plumbing, painting,
light landscaping, assembly of office and classroom furniture

o Maintain and update as needed all digital and hard copies of all building
systems, architectural blueprints, mechanical drawings

• Crisis Management

execute plans for safety drills
o Liaise with local law enforcement and public safety officials (MPD, DCFD,

etc)

• Transportation

o Supervise and evaluate 3 facilities team members

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience:
Must have at least four years mechanical, engineering, construction, and/or

facilities management experience

and the ability to interpret and implement relevant procedures

Physical Requirements:
Manual coordination including finger dexterity, eye/hand/foot coordination, and to be able

to distinguish between colors, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, in addition to the
ability to handle, feel, have depth perception, and hear

• Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs., unassisted
• May be subject to extreme heat and cold temperatures
• Will be subjected to motor and/or machine noise
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, on roofs, ladders,

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

At Edmund Burke School, we have a longstanding commitment to equity and inclusion. We are
dedicated to hiring people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we honor the dignity and
worth of all people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, physical abilities, sexual
orientation, age, religion, national origin, or veteran status. We expect the values and work of
prospective candidates to align with our mission on equity and inclusion. The culture of the
Edmund Burke School aims to embrace differences, develop sensitivity to the perspectives of
others, and prevent isolation of any one group of individuals.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@burkeschool.org.