Head of Facilities (Full-Time)

The Greater Dayton School (GDS) is Ohio’s first non-religious private PreK–8 school exclusively for students from under-resourced backgrounds. Fully funded by a local philanthropist, GDS provides complete scholarships to deliver a world-class, whole-child education — combining rigorous academics with on-campus pediatric care, mental health services, daily fitness, and nutrition support. We invest over $30,000 per child annually because every child deserves the best, regardless of income.

Our state‑of‑the‑art campus — built in 2023 — spans roughly 100,000 square feet across five stories on an 11‑acre site that includes a turf field and track and a mulch playground. We are seeking a hands‑on, mission‑driven Facility Supervisor to keep this campus safe, clean, and running smoothly for our students and staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Facility Supervisor owns the day‑to‑day upkeep, safety, and functionality of GDS’s building and grounds. This is a hands‑on role — you will personally handle much of the maintenance work (painting, patching, minor repairs, furniture assembly) while managing outside vendors for specialized work such as landscaping, complex electrical, and major equipment repairs. This person reports directly to the Director of Operations.

This person also serves as the on‑call contact for facility emergencies (e.g., HVAC failure, burst pipe, alarm activation). This is not a shared rotation — they are the point person. These emergencies are rare, but they do happen.

Growth & Compensation Path: Candidates who also bring managerial experience — building schedules, supervising a custodial team, and holding staff accountable to performance metrics — will take on direct oversight of our custodial team and be compensated at a higher tier accordingly. This experience is not required; GDS has operations staff in place who can manage the custodial team if the incoming Facility Supervisor does not have this background.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Hands‑On & Resourceful: You are comfortable doing real physical work yourself — painting, patching drywall, basic electrical and equipment repairs, furniture assembly — not just overseeing it.

Systems‑Minded: You can monitor and troubleshoot building systems, including HVAC, and know when an issue needs to be escalated to a specialist vendor.

Safety‑First: You proactively spot hazards on the playground, turf field, and track and resolve them before they become incidents.

Reliable Under Pressure: You are willing to be the on‑call contact for facility emergencies. They're rare, but when one happens, you're ready to respond.

Vendor Manager: You can source, coordinate, and hold outside contractors (landscaping, electrical, equipment) accountable for quality and cost.

Team‑Oriented (a plus): If you have managed a custodial or maintenance team before — building schedules, coaching staff, and holding people accountable to metrics — that is a meaningful plus and impacts compensation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building & Grounds Maintenance: Maintain a 100,000‑square‑foot, five‑story building and 11‑acre campus, including a turf field/track and mulch playground; perform day‑to‑day maintenance such as painting, patching walls, and general repairs, concentrated during summer, fall, and winter breaks.

HVAC Oversight: Monitor building HVAC systems, perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs, and coordinate with vendors for complex service and repairs.

Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships for landscaping, electrical work, and equipment repairs beyond your own capabilities.

Custodial Support: Assist the Director of Operations in deploying and leveraging custodial staff; clean common areas as needed.

Equipment & Furniture: Complete equipment repairs and electrical work within your skill set; assemble furniture upon delivery.

Safety Inspections: Conduct routine safety inspections of the playground, turf field, and track, and address hazards promptly.

Life‑Safety & Building System Inspections: Coordinate and track recurring inspections for fire suppression, sprinklers, fire hydrants, elevator, generator, Ansul system, under‑slab monitoring, and electrical breakers; elevate to vendors as needed and maintain compliance records.

Facilities Asset Inventory: Maintain an inventory of facilities equipment and assets, updating it as items are added, repaired or retired.

Generator Fuel Permit: Coordinate with the fire department on renewal and submission of the generator's diesel fuel permit.

Seasonal Readiness: Manage snow and ice removal for walkways, parking areas, and field access during winter months.

Event Support: Set up and break down facilities for school events, assemblies, and family events.

Emergency Response: Serve as the on‑call contact for facility emergencies after hours and on weekends. These are rare, but you are the point person when they occur.

Budget Management: Manage facilities and grounds spending to stay within the approved budget.

Custodial Leadership (if applicable): For candidates with managerial experience, directly supervise the custodial team — building schedules, coaching, and holding staff accountable to performance metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, or a related hands‑on maintenance role

Working knowledge of HVAC systems, with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs

Comfort with basic electrical work preferred; willingness to manage vendors for anything beyond your skill set

Experience assembling furniture, performing drywall patching/painting, and general building repairs

Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, and perform manual labor regularly

Willingness to serve as the on‑call contact for facility emergencies (rare, but they do happen)

managerial or supervisory experience preferred, not required (impacts compensation tier)

Must be able to pass a background check (BCI/FBI), as this role works on a PreK–8 campus

High school diploma required; trade certification (HVAC, electrical) a plus

HOURS & SCHEDULE

This is a full‑time, salaried position. Standard hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maintenance‑intensive projects (painting, patching, deep cleaning) are concentrated during summer, fall, and winter breaks. This person also serves as the on‑call contact for facility emergencies after hours and on weekends — not a shared rotation, just the point person for the rare occasion one comes up.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation is competitive and based on the candidate’s experience level. Candidates with custodial team management experience are eligible for a higher compensation tier. Benefits include:

Family medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

A mission‑aligned team and a state‑of‑the‑art campus built to serve students at the highest level

The Greater Dayton School is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

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