Founded in 1972, The Mount Vernon School is a leading private school of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Anchored in Christian values — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — relationships at Mount Vernon are foundational to learning. Preparing students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders call us to lean into inclusion, diversity, equity, and action.

Summary

Mount Vernon is seeking a dynamic and responsive leader to manage and enhance our facilities and operations. As an institution built on inquiry, innovation, and impact, we seek innovative and effective approaches to managing daily operations in a way that increases efficiency and maximizes return on investment.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in facilities management and experience leading a team. This role reports directly to the Head of School and assists with the management of the building operations, including all aspects of day-to-day facilities operations, daily service repairs, planned/preventative maintenance, cycle maintenance, and emergency repairs. Additionally, this role will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and Head of School to plan strategic capital investments, source/build relationships with new/existing vendors, and manage daily on-campus events.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the proper and safe operation of all building systems and components
• Assist the CFO with annual supplies, maintenance, equipment, and service budgets
• Oversee and manage the distribution of work for the maintenance team regarding methods and procedures of work, schedule staff for all shifts and events, and professional development
• Manage mechanical, electrical, structural, and fire systems, elevators, and other building systems' ongoing and long-term maintenance through a planned/preventative maintenance plan
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including work orders, inspections, and inventory
• Interact with members of the community as needed, providing clear communication and strong support
• Act as a member of emergency planning and incident management, and ensure that necessary policies and procedures are in place, communicated, and executed
• The description of this position is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience required
• Training or licensing in one of the following areas: Plumbing, HVAC-R, or Electrical
• Experience working in facilities management, preferably in a school setting
• Prior supervisory experience managing scheduling and staffing for various events
• Experience managing budgets and capital improvement projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish respect, credibility, and trust, and maintain productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, sit, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time and drive a 16-passenger van
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies

Required Attributes/Competencies

• Service-oriented leader
• Responsive problem solver
• Focused on quality and accuracy
• Community contributor
• Effective communicator

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.