Associate Director of Facilities

About Pingry

The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its founding by Dr. John F. Pingry in 1861, stands at the forefront of academic excellence in the United States. With campuses located in Basking Ridge, Pottersville, and Short Hills, New Jersey, Pingry is celebrated for its academic programs, a student-written Honor Code that underpins our community values, and a comprehensive commitment to arts, athletics, community, and civic engagement. Our mission is to inspire in our students a lifelong passion for learning, personal development, and social responsibility, preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Rooted in relationships and guided by our foundational philosophy, Pingry is a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students hailing from over 90 towns across New Jersey and New York. At Pingry, we are united by a love of learning and a commitment to preparing students to navigate the complexities of the 21st century with confidence and integrity. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at pingry.org or connect with The Pingry School on Facebook, X, and Instagram to discover why we love school.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Facilities is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and ongoing development of The Pingry School’s physical plant across its three campuses in Short Hills, Basking Ridge, and Pottersville, New Jersey. Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations, this inaugural role provides hands-on and strategic leadership to ensure all campus facilities and grounds are safe, well-maintained, operationally sound, and aligned with the School’s educational mission.

Launched at a moment of transition and growth for both the Pingry Facilities and Pingry Operations teams, the Associate Director of Facilities plays a central role in shaping the future of our campuses and ensuring that our facilities and grounds continue to support the academic and extracurricular programs that make Pingry so special.

• Provide hands-on and strategic leadership to ensure all campus facilities and grounds are safe, well-maintained, operationally sound, and aligned with the School’s educational mission.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities department, including maintenance, repairs, and capital projects.
• Develop and implement long-term plans for the maintenance, renovation, and expansion of campus facilities and grounds.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Facilities and Operations to develop and implement policies and procedures for facilities management.
• Supervise and mentor facilities staff, including maintenance personnel, custodians, and groundskeepers.
• Manage budgets and resources to ensure effective and efficient use of facilities and grounds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external partners to ensure high-quality services and products.