Facilities Coordinator

Facilities Operations Coordinator



JOB TITLE: Facilities Operations Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt; 12 months

Position Overview:
Hathaway Brown School seeks a skilled and proactive Facilities Technician & Operations Coordinator to support the daily operations, maintenance, and appearance of our 16-acre campus. This position combines hands-on maintenance responsibilities with operational coordination, vendor management, event support, and leadership coverage when needed.

The ideal candidate is a versatile facilities professional who enjoys solving problems, maintaining high standards, coordinating projects, and contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on campus buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general building systems.
• Conduct daily campus inspections and identify maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with work orders, event setup and teardown, and campus operations.
• Maintain and operate facilities equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors, including landscaping, snow removal, and specialty service providers.
• Order supplies, manage inventory, and assist with procurement of materials and services.
• Support athletic field and equipment setup and maintenance.
• Assist with seasonal campus projects, grounds maintenance, gardens, and special campus areas.
• Participate in the on-call and weekend rotation schedule and manage the on-call phone.
• Support emergency response efforts and help ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide operational coverage and leadership support as needed.
• Occasional overtime is required

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Clean background check

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical training, or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related trade preferred

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and use of hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally team lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push/pull equipment and materials
• Ability to work in varied indoor environments
• Visual acuity (including depth perception and peripheral vision)
• Ability to hear equipment operation and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain balance and coordination
• Ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Why Hathaway Brown School

• Competitive salaries for Independent Schools
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403(b) plan with matching
• Employer covered life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance offerings: additional life, accident, critical illness,
• Professional development program
• Wellness credit
• Collaborative environment with seasoned professionals

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Hathaway Brown School is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning community through our admission policies, hiring practices, professional development, curricular and extracurricular programming, and school culture. We believe that these communities must be centered on the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who are members of other marginalized communities. Click here to be directed to our full DEI Statement.

About Hathaway Brown
Hathaway Brown School has a rich 150-year history of educating and empowering girls. As Ohio's oldest continually operating college-preparatory for girls, Hathaway Brown has earned a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in the region and around the country. Home of the Learn for Life signature approach, Hathaway Brown has long been devoted to a fusion of cutting-edge curriculum and experiential learning. Our approximately 850 students and 225 faculty and staff come to Hathaway Brown from 89 different communities in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy our stunning 16-acre campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio just minutes from the cultural attractions of downtown Cleveland.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references and apply through the link below. If you have any questions you may contact Meredith Cavell, Director of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44122


Hathaway Brown School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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