Facilities Director Jobs in Ridgefield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $160,883.00 - $209,148.00 Annually
Location : 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-27-00035
Department: BOARD OF EDUCATION
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
The Director of School Facilities leads, directs, and manages the operation, maintenance, repair, cleaning, safety, and long-term stewardship of all Greenwich Public School buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related facilities systems. The position oversees custodial, maintenance, capital project, emergency response, regulatory compliance, energy management, and facilities planning functions to ensure safe, efficient, sustainable, and educationally appropriate learning environments.
Qualifications
Experience and Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture or a closely related field; 8 years of progressively responsible facilities administration experience including at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise and leadership experience in school facilities management, maintenance operations, custodial services, infrastructure planning, and building systems administration.
Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing short and long term operational plans and programs.
Proven expertise in financial oversight of building, district and capital budgets.
Demonstrated ability to complete assignments and make decisions within deadlines.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with colleagues, faculty, contractors, vendors, and the community.
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications with specific experience in group presentations.
Proven expertise utilizing standard office and industry-specific software.
Valid driver's license.
Job Description
Department: Board of Education
Bargaining Status: Management
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: M/C-9: $160,883 - $209,148 **The anticipated starting salary is the midpoint of the salary range
Reports To: Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for the Board of Education
Duties and Responsibilities:
Directs and manages all custodial, maintenance, facilities operations, and related support personnel.
Initiates and maintains an effective preventive maintenance program that assures safety and regulatory compliance. Provides prompt resolution of facility deficiencies.
Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budgets for the department. Assists in the presentation of budget requests and oversees all expenditures.
Manages custodial, maintenance and capital projects in compliance with the facilities standards established by the Board of Education.
Oversees the execution of special projects which require specialized technical knowledge to insure construction planning in accordance with Town requirements.
Prepares building specifications, scopes of work, requests for proposals/bids/information, and contract documents.
Supervises the work of external contractors.
Develops and monitors an operational plan for off hour and weekend emergency response.
Participates in the Town employee safety committee.
Leads the use of modern facilities technologies, including work-order management systems, building automation systems, asset inventories, preventive maintenance platforms, and data reporting tools to improve service delivery, accountability, planning, and operational efficiency.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supports Town and Board of Education policies and philosophies.
Supplemental Information
All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
The Town of Greenwich offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and prescription coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:

• High School
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Please identify the focus of your degree:
03
How many years of progressively responsible facilities administration experience do you possess?

• Less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

04
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
05
Does your facility administration experience include at least 5 years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question