Assistant Director of Facilities

Description

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. 

The Team 

The facilities team is made up of a combination of staff who are employed by Mount Vernon and staff who are provided by our facilities vendor/partner. The team is responsible for maintaining our facilities, which include 8 buildings across 2 campuses. Impeccable customer service and an ethic of excellence are quintessential to this team’s success.

The Role

This position works directly alongside the Director of Facilities to keep our campus running smoothly — day in and day out. The right candidate is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves problem-solver who isn’t afraid to get messy, jump in when something needs to get done, and follow through until it’s right. This role is essential to our campus operations and our ability to deliver a world-class educational environment for over 1,250 students. Strong candidates will have practical facilities experience and the ability to communicate effectively with a team that is primarily Spanish-speaking. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Facilities in implementing and maintaining maintenance policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safe and proper operation of all building systems and components 
• Assist with tracking and managing supplies, maintenance, equipment, and services in support of the annual budget
• Coordinate work assignments and daily scheduling for the maintenance team, communicating clearly and effectively with a team that is primarily Spanish-speaking
• Perform and assist with hands-on maintenance of mechanical, electrical, structural, fire suppression systems, elevators, and other building systems as part of a planned/preventative maintenance approach
• Help build and maintain relationships with vendors to support smooth day-to-day facility operations, service repairs, cycle maintenance, and emergency repairs
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including work orders, inspections, and inventory
• Support facilities setup, logistics, and operations for daily on-campus events
• Participate in emergency planning and incident response, and help ensure that relevant policies and procedures are communicated and executed

Core Competencies

• Hands-on, get-it-done work ethic
• Responsive problem solver
• Focused on quality and accuracy
• Community contributor
• Effective communicator
• Contextual Discernment & Confidentiality
• Digital proficiency in Google Suite and computer skills

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent combination of hands-on facilities or maintenance experience (3+ years of practical experience preferred)
• Experience working in school or campus facilities strongly preferred
• Practical experience or training in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing is a plus, but not required
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred; ability to communicate effectively with a multi-lingual maintenance team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, take direction, and maintain productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, sit, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time, and drive a 15-passenger van
• Digital proficiency in Google Suite and computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on-call for emergencies

Start Date | July 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.