Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

The role of the Director of Facilities supervises the custodial and maintenance work for the district. Management of the physical plant and services in a cost-effective manner, uses best practices, and is consistent with the District's mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Three (3) years of relevant training and experience in facilities management, construction management, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university or combination of relevant training and experience.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising at least 10 employees
• Five (5) years of experience working in buildings and grounds or facility-related work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building operations management and/or construction
• Demonstrated experience in at least one area of building systems (carpentry, electrical wiring, HVAC systems, and/or plumbing) and a general knowledge of the other building systems
• Valid driver's license with two (2) or fewer points and no DUIL or OUIL convictions within the past five years, and ability to maintain the same
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban school district

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, or related discipline.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical systems, HVAC system maintenance and controls, mechanical systems, plumbing, and other facility-related disciplines
• Previous School facilities management experience
• MSBO Facilities Director Certification

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage the custodial and maintenance budget. Review monthly budget report, and request budget transfers as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with all staff
• Inform the immediate supervisor of any capital needs (e.g., boilers, roofs, parking lots, etc.).
• Conduct staff meetings with custodial and/or maintenance staff meetings as needed for training, morale building, communication, and/or other purposes.
• Prepare and present recommendations and reports as appropriate.
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations
• Maintain and manage energy management systems.
• Oversee facility use and rental requests for all buildings and grounds.
• Represent the District as an administrative liaison with any outside agencies related to emergency preparedness.
• Help develop emergency procedures and a crisis management plan for the District.
• Coordinate hazardous waste management and disposal.
• Identify and recommend capital projects to the immediate supervisor.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for capital projects.
• Oversee all major facility repairs, all facility improvements, and all construction projects.
• Develop, establish, and maintain a long-range equipment and maintenance repair or replacement program.
• Ensure quality performance of all custodial and maintenance staff, and provide consistency in cleaning, maintenance, and building operations at each school.
• Attend regional (ISD or other) facilities meetings and job-related workshops to maintain and improve one's facility management skills
• Keep current on best practices and recent developments on facility maintenance topics.
• Oversee the evaluation of the performance of custodial/maintenance staff with the assistance of head custodians and administration.
• Develop and implement training programs for all custodial and maintenance staff.
• Develop standard specifications for custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Supervise the centralized inventory and the distribution of supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Develop and maintain files for all buildings including "as built" documents, bids, blueprints, contracts, plans, shop drawings, specifications, and other pertinent information related to building construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Maintain and monitor warranties and guarantees for departmental equipment, vehicles, and facility-related matters (e.g., roofs, boilers, etc.).
• Inspect all buildings and grounds (including playgrounds) with the principal regularly (i.e., 2-3 times per school year).
• Maintain an effective electronic maintenance work order system, including communication and reporting functions, and assigning and monitoring work orders.
• Ensure that the building principals have input on the prioritization of maintenance requests within their buildings.
• Oversee the effective planning, development, and implementation of all maintenance and custodial systems, procedures, standards, forms, and controls.
• Review and approve requests for employee absences
• Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations,
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative…