Posted: 02-Jun-25
Location: Tilton, New Hampshire
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Director of Facilities
(Exempt- Full-time, Year- Round)
Tilton School seeks a Director of Facilities who has a desire to both work and serve in a boarding school atmosphere. Knowledge and abilities in building operating systems to include but not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas fixtures, steam plant operations, building automation controls (BAS) and general facilities work order systems. Knowledge of building code conformance standards, knowledge of occupational safety and health law and regulations, keeping the school buildings and grounds in orderly, neat and clean conditions at all times for the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus. This position requires supervision of both the Facilities and Building Services staff. The leadership of staff supports the daily operations of the physical plant and the support of the residential community. Nearly all of the teaching staff and student community live on campus.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Flexibility in rapidly changing situations, with the ability to make timely decisions;
- Organize, schedule and oversee campus wide preventive and deferred maintenance programs, building and custodial services, athletic field and grounds maintenance, and student transport vehicles
- Oversee compliance with, and the documentation of important periodic programs including hazardous materials management, environmental compliance programs, campus fire safety;
- Communicate regularly and clearly with the schools administrative team on matters regarding the department and the condition of the school’s physical plant;
- Work with program leadership to support summer camp transitions,
- Actively participate in strategic campus planning discussions, and decision making;
- Oversee outsourced vendor for Campus Security;
- Strong understanding of a work order system;
- A solid understanding of Project Management;
- Ability to work independently, plan, set priorities, efficiently schedule workday activities, and readily adapt as needed to meet the changing priorities of the school;
- Building Operations Certification (BOC) Level 1 preferred or a (CFM) Certified Facility Manager;
- EPA-Method 9 Opacity Reading certification;
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER);
- Lead Safe and AHERA Program Management certifications;
- OSHA 30;
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or Construction Management with;
- 7-10 years’ experience.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to: employment@tiltonschool.org.
At Tilton School, all persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard for race, religion, natural origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of employment practices or procedures, promotion, or application of employee policies and benefits.
For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.
