Building & Infrastructure Manager

Overview

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered. In this  full-time position, the Building & Infrastructure Manager will serve as a key member of the Facilities Team.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of and experience in managing and maintaining the buildings and supportive infrastructural systems at the School. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Island School buildings, and their Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems, including its guttering and cisterns.
• Periodically assesses (preventative maintenance) the condition of the buildings of the School, developing a Maintenance Schedule and prioritized punch list of activity.
• Supports the Chief Operating Officer by recording and reviewing maintenance work orders to be used as a tool to identify structural or systemic issues.
• Serves as the Community’s first point of contact when a repair need is identified.
• Keeps repair equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and supplies options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Assists and supervises the work of other mechanics
• Other duties as assigned.

Other duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in one of the M.E.P. disciplines

• Experience - 3-5 years' experience in a similar position with some exposure to renewable systems and equipment

• Organization Skills – Ability to coordinate and schedule the work other mechanics, utilizing School’s software of creating, distributing and closing Work Orders

• Adaptability – Able to survive and thrive in a small and tight-knit community located in a remote part of The Bahamas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Housing (for off-island hires)
• Medical and Life insurance
• Dining hall meals (while programs are in session)
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

This is a full-time position with an annual review. The Island School operates year round and working hours vary depending on needs but are typically Monday-Friday (40 hours/week), however, evening and weekend work will be required. Special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. Given the degree to which this position specifically works with and supports the core programs of the organization the successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.

Application

Applicants should include the following in their application:

1. Cover letter and personal statement.
2. Current resume.
3. Three references (to include name, telephone number and email address).
4. Submit through our website: http://www.islandschool.org/careers
5. Or, submit through our Hiring portal:  https://ceis.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=137

Interested candidates should apply before 31st March 2022.

We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.