Director of Physical Plant

Job Title: Director of Physical Plant

Job Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations (DFO)

Start Date: May 2026

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000

Brookwood is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 independent school of about 300 students on the coast of the North Shore of Boston. At Brookwood, confidence isn’t taught — it’s cultivated. Our program invites students to think deeply, act with empathy, and engage boldly with the world around them. It’s a place where intellect and imagination thrive side by side, and where children discover the courage to question, the skill to create, and the character to lead.

Our 110 faculty and staff bring that same spirit of confidence and care to their work every day. They collaborate joyfully, innovate thoughtfully, and go the extra mile to do what’s best for kids — shaping a community where everyone is known, valued, and inspired to grow.

Brookwood is located 25 miles north of Boston on the coast in Manchester, MA on a beautiful 30-acre wooded campus. The physical plant includes a pond, wetland spaces, forest areas, and open green space. The 130,000 square foot facility sits under one roof with construction ranging from the original 1900 stable (now housing grades 5-8) to the 2014 state‑of‑the‑art lower school, a dining commons, and kitchen.

In addition to grade level classrooms, there are five outdoor classrooms, two music rooms, three art studios and a kiln room, four science labs and science gym, a newly renovated library with a 15,000 volume collection, an Idea Lab, a gymnasium and a multi‑purpose theater/gymnasium space, a dance studio, two synthetic turf fields, and well‑appointed outdoor play spaces. The surrounding area of Cape Ann is filled with beautiful natural and historical attractions such as beaches, parks, preserves, museums, and hiking trails that are used frequently by our students, employees, and families alike.

The Director of Physical Plant both oversees the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the school’s buildings, grounds, vehicles, and physical infrastructure, and is also a hands‑on member of the Maintenance Team. The ideal candidate is a conscientious, problem‑solving, team‑oriented professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to ensure that all campus facilities are safe, efficient, and well‑maintained year‑round.

• Supervise and lead maintenance, custodial, and grounds staff
• Actively participate in maintenance, repair, groundskeeping, and all other work of the Maintenance Team as required
• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of campus buildings, systems, and grounds
• Develop and manage department budgets and maintenance schedules
• Oversee maintenance, inspection, cleaning, fueling, and scheduling of school‑owned vehicles, including pickup trucks and small school activity buses
• Ensure proper preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life‑safety systems
• Coordinate vendors and contractors for repairs, inspections, and capital projects
• Support long‑term facilities and capital planning aligned with the school’s strategic goals
• Maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Manage and actively participate in snow and ice removal, including plowing, sanding, and de‑icing of all campus areas
• Operate and maintain snow removal and plowing equipment
• Manage visitor parking for school functions and special events, with assistance from maintenance staff
• Assist with campus logistics for events, activities, and emergency response
• Serve as a member of the school’s leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision‑making related to school operations
• Other duties as required and assigned

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Brookwood.

To apply, please email Alli Moore at amoore and include:

• PDF resume / CV
• Cover letter
• Be prepared to share five references, at least…