The Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the physical plant, grounds, and systems of the Perkiomen School to ensure a safe, clean, and optimal learning environment. This encompasses the 24-hour operational readiness of campus facilities, including dormitories, academic/classroom buildings, dining facilities, performing arts spaces, athletic fields, and administrative offices. The successful candidate will oversee daily tasks, preventive maintenance, vendor management, compliance with safety regulations, reliability of systems, and efficiency of operations.
Core Responsibilities:
· Oversee all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and security)
· Supervise buildings & grounds personnel
· Plan and oversee maintenance, repairs, vendor contracts, renovations, and construction projects across campus
· Maintain safety and emergency preparedness procedures (fire, security, weather)
· Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules
· Oversee energy management, sustainability initiatives, and environmental compliance
· Coordinate with Student Life on housing repairs and dorm safety
· Oversee snow removal, landscaping, and campus road maintenance
· Manage campus work orders and respond to facility emergencies
· Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and warranties
· Support school events through facility setup and logistics
· Ensure compliance with state and federal safety codes and inspections
· Work with Business Office to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and approve expenditures
· Serve as liaison to the Head of School and the Board Building & Grounds Committee
Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
· 7+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience
· Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
· Experience managing budgets and staff
· Comfortable living on or near campus for emergency response
· Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills
· Familiarity with independent school culture and campus operations
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Katie Schneck, CFO via [email protected]
ABOUT PERKIOMEN
Founded: 1875, Location: Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, Grades: 6-12, PG
https://www.perkiomen.org/
The Perkiomen community inspires students to risk becoming their best. We are a boarding and day school dedicated to fostering a diverse and multi-talented student body. We challenge each other to work and rework in pursuit of excellence each and every day. We afford the best of a liberal arts education while cultivating entrepreneurial spirit in our students. We promote active inquiry and problem-solving, making education relevant and exportable to a future we cannot predict. Perkiomen School’s students embrace global citizenship. Our students join together from different countries, races, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, and world views to be the heart of campus life.
Our faculty meet students where they are. Our faculty members are collectively accomplished in academics, athletics, and the arts, with a desire for continuing education and a passion for mentoring students. Perkiomen School provides a range of opportunities for students to explore their interests and the world around them. We are an inviting, safe home that nurtures a sense of curiosity, physical well-being, and belonging on our 180-acre campus.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
