Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee facilities and building management
• Manage faculty and student storage
• Oversee the opening/closing and security of buildings
• Provide and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students and staff
• Plan, manage, and direct all phases of the facilities operations and implementation of all facilities-related projects
• Coordinate repairs with outside vendors (ISC fire safety, HVAC, Cistern, lighting, keys, elevator, cameras, etc.)
• Help to coordinate safe spaces and procedures for lunch and other community gatherings
• Work with COVID Team to coordinate a safe return to school after each School break
• Help to manage ongoing smaller capital improvement projects
• Controlled access and security systems
• Improve on-campus spaces for athletics
• Outfit science labs
• Negotiate and maintain janitorial contracts
• Manage rental spaces
• Secure and manage rented parking spaces for all faculty and staff
• Help to coordinate facility rentals for some events
• Coordinate facilities needs for school events (attend all events), and respond timely and appropriately to needs
• Coordinate repairs with outside vendors
• Coordinate and facilitate maintenance of school vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Health, Safety, and Security Duties:

• Hire and supervise Security Guard
• Help coordinate and organize staff for student pickup and drop off
• Maintain building inspections and permitting
  • Fire, building occupancy, kitchen, elevator, etc.
• Coordinate locks and key needs and maintain a record of the distribution of keys and key cards
• Update campus safety plan on an ongoing basis
• Plan and manage safety and fire drills
• Work with Security consultants
• Schedule CPR and other safety training
• Act as point person for immediate security concerns
• Maintain relationships with local police and fire departments
• Monitor all facility work to ensure compliance with CalOSHA standards, buildings, and fire codes, maintain IIPP and Health and Safety Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Management Duties:

• Oversee and support Security Guard, Janitorial, and Maintenance staff
• Review the job performance of direct reports in an ongoing way that empowers them to make good choices and maintain compliance with SLA procedures
• Interview and hire staff, as needed
• Update and maintain job descriptions for direct reports
• Document job performance of direct reports, as needed
• Communicate with compassion and authority to direct reports and supervisor
• Advocate for Facilities and Campus Safety team needs to supervisor and Administration

* Able to effectively use the School’s computers, software, and systems.

* Project Management experience

* Able to perform arithmetic calculations, compute percentages, and write legibly.

* Able to respect and maintain strict confidentiality of confidential information.

* Able to sit or stand for extended periods.

* Able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

* Able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, students, families, guests, and others that interact with the School.

* Able to lift supplies and materials weighing up to 75 pounds

* COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot required

To Apply:

Please send a resume and brief cover letter with the subject line “Director of Facilities & Campus Safety” to [email protected]

About The School of Los Angeles

Serving students in 6-12th grade, The Episcopal School of Los Angeles is a city school founded in the heart of Hollywood. We are looking for bright, hardworking, creative teachers and staff members who are interested in being a part of a pioneering generation of educators. Technology and ethics play a central role in our culture. As an Episcopal School, we are an inclusive community that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Unlike traditional independent schools, 75% of our students receive financial aid. As a result, we offer one of the most diverse communities in the independent school market.

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