Director of Facilities and Operations

Job Summary:

This Director of Facilities and Operations reports to and is evaluated by the Headmaster and oversees matters relating to the development and stewardship of safe, clean, efficient, and functional facilities and grounds.

Required Professional Qualities Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Minimum of five years of business experience

Experience in Construction and/or Project Management Required Spiritual QualitiesA strong, clear Christian testimony (Ephesians 4:1)
A lifestyle of biblical integrity (1 Peter 3:16)
Believe and actively support the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, Statement on Diversity and Core Values (all attached)
Have a conviction that God has called him/her to Christian School teaching(Romans 12:7)
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (1 Peter 5:2)
Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters

Actively involved in church (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Follows the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflict

Required Personal QualitiesA spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness

The ability to respond to counsel (Proverbs 13:18)
The ability to work in a team environment (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Effective communicator

The ability to focus, manage time, and organize to carry out essential job functions on time Demonstrate a sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with board members, staff, vendors, and students when necessary

Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism(Philippians 4:6-7)
Develop and maintain rapport with the OCS community by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, and respect (Romans 12:10)
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority (Titus 3:1)
Maintain a personal appearance that serves as a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste, consistent with school policy.

Essential Job Functions Spiritual Leadership Model victorious Christian living to students, staff, and families (Philippians 2:1-5)
Pray for students, parents, staff, and the entire OCS community (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Implement positive strategies to develop Christian character in the facilities staff

Provide spiritual leadership for Facilities staff

Administrative Leadership Adheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school

Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and handbooks

Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents, or staff

Attends and arrives punctually to scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetings

Maintains professional dress and appearance as specified in the Employee Handbook Represents the school favorably and professionally to its constituency

Maintain professional and effective relationships with the administrative team

Hire, supervise, and evaluate the performance of Facilities staff

Participate in the Board Building and Grounds Committee meetings and other special meetings as requested by the Board or Headmaster Prepare an annual facilities budget in coordination with the Headmaster and Director of Finance Facilities and Groundskeeping Leadership Work with the Board and Headmaster to create and implement the OCS master plan Create, implement, and maintain a facilities maintenance schedule, including painting and long-term capital expenditures such as HVAC unit replacement, roof replacement, and vehicle replacement

Work with the Director of Finance to ensure adequate property insurance coverage and claim

Oversee the hiring of all facilities contractors (Plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, etc.)Work with the Admin team to maximize facilities use Oversee the campus beautification committee to ensure the aesthetic appeal of the OCS campus, including maintenance of signage and branding

Work with building Principals to create efficient and safe carpool routes and procedures

Triage building repairs, determining which can be done…