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Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to Grade 6) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves.

Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s.

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Empowering individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

Founded: 1932	Headquartered: Silver Spring, MD
Website: barrie.org

Director of Facilities Management

Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America

Department:
Facilities & Operations

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Workplace Type:
In Person

Years of Experience:
8 - 10 Years

Level of Education:
High School Diploma

Shift:
Day Shift

Description:

This leadership role is an essential part of the campus administrative team and will work in concert with the Director of Operations to facilitate operational effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring the safety, security, maintenance and functionality of the school's buildings, plant and assets. This role will be required to work between sites including 13500 Layhill Road (primary location) along with multiple residential sites on the perimeter of the campus.

The successful candidate will lead a team of internal and external resources to keep a 45-acre independent private school campus operating in a safe and functional manner, addressing typical facility issues, such as building and appliance maintenance, HVAC support, plumbing and security needs along landscaping management. These support activities will also cover 17 off-campus houses that are within immediate vicinity of the campus.

While this role is a hands-on facility management position, it will also have management responsibility of a 3-4 person team along with support vendors to subsidize resource needs across the campus.

Skills:

· Support the development and communication of Policies and Procedure as relevant to Facilities Management.

· Participate in various committee meetings as required.

· Provide relevant and compliant advice to facilities stakeholders.

· Manage building projects for the primary campus along with residential sites on the perimeter of the campus.

· Support the Director of Operations in the operational management of the campus through project and stakeholder management methodologies.

· Obtain quotes and coordinate contractors for numerous sites.

· Work closely with Operational Leadership Team to support a fully functional facility.

· Manage the coordination of maintenance and project activities.

· Ensure the smooth operation of all building functions.

· Assist with solving building service related problems

· Liaise with maintenance contractors, to maintain all functions of the building including: Gardens, Communications, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Security, Medical gases, Lift, Structural, Waste streams, Cleaning, Equipment, Laboratory, Liquid Nitrogen & Office Equipment.

· Guide the management of facility projects – repairs, maintenance, minor and major works.

· Oversee the organizations Facilities Asset program.

Provide on-call support for the Facilities Team to address after hours/emergency needs

· Lead in the management of ALL emergency response situations, including the use of Monitor Fire Panel, EWIS (Early warning information system) and other systems.

· Co-ordinate all fire protection programs, including drills and debriefs.

· Monitor and utilize the Building Security System.

· Advise staff on building security and processes.

· Monitor and maintain the TMS (Trouble Monitoring System).

· Support the afterhours building emergency response team.

Language Requirements:
English

Manages Others:
Yes

Travel Required:
None

Pay Range:
to per

Pay Comments:

Benefits:
Child Care Assistance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health and Wellness Programs
Housing and Relocation Assistance
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Prescription Drug Coverage
Retirement Savings and Planning

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