Holy Child School at Rosemont is a Catholic, co-educational, independent school (Preschool-8th grade) located near the campuses of Villanova University and Rosemont College in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. We strive to ‘Nurture Excellence in a Joyful Catholic Community’ and are seeking applicants to manage and oversee the School’s physical plant to ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for all.
The School is set to begin a major campus expansion, and will eventually consist of 4 major buildings and an athletics field, located on an approximately 10 acre campus.
The successful candidate for this position will:
- have demonstrated the ability to lead and manage a small staff
- have knowledge and experience with the trades
- have proven skills as a problem solver and communicator
- know and appreciate the importance of customer service.
We seek to hire a dynamic leader and manager who enjoys being around children and playing a leadership role in a mission driven organization. The salary and benefits package is competitive, and in a year, would include a house on campus if so desired. The target starting date is June 1, but there is some flexibility with that date.
Overall Responsibilities: The Director of Facilities and Operations supervises physical plant operations including all buildings and grounds, utilities, and energy management systems. This position is responsible for the scheduling and supervision of maintenance and repair activities, contracted services (including custodial services), and ensures the physical operation of the school meets budgetary and strategic objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes the financial details of past, present, and expected operations in order to identify building and equipment replacement, repair and upgrade needs and areas where improvement and growth are needed.
- Lead periodic review and renewal of all vendor relationships, driving fiscal responsibility and expense management.
- Examine school grounds, buildings, and surrounding environment for needed repairs and maintenance. Establish a comprehensive schedule of maintenance for the campus and facilities.
- Develops and monitors department budget, procures equipment and materials, and makes requests for capital outlay expenditures as needed.
- Serves as campus security expert, staying apprised of best practices through professional development and networking.
Ideal candidate will demonstrate some or all of the following:
- 7+ years of facility operations experience, at least 5 of which spent in a supervisory role, preferably in a school environment.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school faculty, staff, administrators and governing boards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while running the day to day operations.
- Proficient in the use of software for email, word-processing, spreadsheets and HVAC building management systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate information in written and oral format to all staff.
Physical Demands:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in both an office setting and throughout the entire campus. Position requires ability to traverse and inspect all areas of the campus, including construction areas in all types of weather. Physical demands require mobility to lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment, maintenance equipment and perform tasks related to repair and maintenance of plant and systems.
Job Classification:
This is a 12 month full time, salaried, exempt position with full benefit package, including a house on campus if so desired.
Process:
Please send resume and cover letter to hr@holychildrosemont.org. We will begin reviewing resumes immediately
State date: June 1 is our target, but there is some flexibility with that date.
