Reports to: Head of Finance & Operations
Supervises: Maintenance Staff
Valley School's Mission Statement:
In a safe, challenging, nurturing, and disciplined environment, Valley School provides a balanced and strong program of study for a diverse group of children. Our goal is to stimulate in each young person lifelong habits of moral behavior, seeking wisdom, and doing good works for others.
The Role:
The Director of Facilities is responsible for the stewardship, safety, and performance of all campus buildings, infrastructure, utilities, grounds, and athletic facilities supporting a K–8 independent school serving approximately 225 students and 68 employees. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and well-maintained learning environment that directly supports the school’s mission and Core Values. The Director establishes and maintains standards for safety, cleanliness, operational efficiency, and campus presentation. They manage facilities operations, oversee event logistics, regulate water and wastewater systems, prepare for emergencies, and coordinate capital projects. Throughout, they work to preserve and improve the campus in ways that reflect and honor the school’s history, traditions, and aesthetic standards.
Residency Requirement:
Due to the operational demands of campus utilities, life-safety systems, weather response, and emergency preparedness, on-campus residency is essential to this position. The Director of Facilities is required to reside in school-provided housing to ensure a timely response to alarms, infrastructure failures, severe weather events, and other urgent operational needs that may arise outside of standard business hours. Residency supports 24-hour operational continuity and campus safety.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilities & Grounds Management:
