Employment Opportunities

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• Head of School

  We plan to appoint a new Head of School with a start date of July 1, 2027. Over the coming months, as the Search Committee and Steering Representatives carry out their work to identify VVS's next Head of School, we invite you to visit this page for ongoing updates.
  
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• Director of Facilities

  Reporting to the CFO, this full-time 12-month exempt position is responsible for the design and implementation of the school’s maintenance operational plan, managing all aspects of campus maintenance, and serving as the school’s representative with all general contractors, hired services, and operational vendors for renovation, repair, and new construction.

  Responsibilities:

  • Ensures effective, constant communication within the school community of all maintenance projects and related safety concerns. Oversees the school’s work order system so that work is prioritized effectively and completed in a reasonable timeframe to internal customers’ satisfaction.
  • Plans, schedules, and supervises regular and preventative maintenance and repair of campus buildings and grounds. 
  • Develops and maintains a system to keep historical documentation of regular and preventative maintenance and inspections.
  • Supervises, mentors, and supports facilities and housekeeping staff, providing inspirational, clear, and regular direction throughout the Facilities Department. 
  • Performs or provides professional development training for Facilities Department staff.
  • Coordinates housing moves and required residence improvements for faculty and staff. Establishes and ensures compliance with guidelines for employee residence maintenance.
  • Monitors and delegates all work orders for all campus facilities needs, including student life and fundraising events.  
  • Works with the CFO to develop the annual budget for the physical plant.  Reviews and approves invoices to confirm that payments are made in accordance with contractual agreements. Creates and manages any capital equipment and special project budgets with input received from the Head of School and CFO.
  • Serves as a member of the Board of Trustees’ Facilities Planning Committee, and other committees as assigned.
  • Collaborates with the Director of Sustainability to manage utility use and create conservation programs to improve sustainability across campus.
  • Monitors and inspects work of general construction contractors for assigned projects on behalf of VVS. Conducts on-site observation and spot-checks of work in progress.
  • Provides reports on all on-site matters, including third-party inspections, progress, safety concerns, and causes for delay.
  • Oversees routine maintenance and required inspections of campus-wide fire and safety alarm system to ensure compliance
  • Designs and coordinates a rotation of personnel to provide 24-hour emergency on-call service.
  • Able to move heavy equipment and work at heights up to 30 feet.
  • Consistently practices and maintains the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with fellow team members, faculty and staff, students, and all visitors to the campus.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

   

  Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of construction technology, building science or related field and six years of related experience in building construction in a capacity such as a clerk of works or project manager.  
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and other material pertinent to construction.
  • Working knowledge of building components and systems.
  • Knowledge of construction materials, means, and methods.
  • Knowledge of applicable state and federal building codes, OSHA, NFPA, Life Safety and hazardous materials.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships.

  
  

  This position begins July 1, 2026.  Please submit your resume and cover letter to lperkins@vvsaz.org.  No phone calls, please.