Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Position

Gladstone School District #115 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

General Description This position is responsible for all aspects of facility upkeep, maintenance, improvement, emergency response, safety and security of buildings, grounds and all related equipment at all facilities within the Gladstone School District. Supervise and direct the day–to-day operations of the facilities, grounds, custodial, courier, and transportation services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Five years of continuous experience in the supervision and/or direction of facilities, maintenance, grounds, and transportation preferred.
• Five years of continuous experience in personnel management, budgeting, purchasing, and project/program coordination preferred.
• Proficient in use of technology, including specific programs and applications unique to facilities management such as SERP, work orders, and building electrical and HVAC systems, is preferred.
• HVAC and LEM (Limited Electrical Maintenance) certifications are preferred.
• Technical expertise and experience in the following areas: construction, mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC systems and controls, energy management, safety, general building maintenance, custodial products and their use, and other related technical areas preferred.
• Knowledge of federal laws and codes related to plant management, including ADA preferred.
• Mental and physical skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license.

Essential Functions

Administrative:

• Prepares annual budget estimates for buildings, grounds, maintenance, and transportation.
• Provides coordination among contracting parties involved during capital construction.
• Recommends and supervises approved systems operations and procedures for the protection and preservation of the school district's property and equipment.
• Establishes, maintains, and oversees the management of preventive service and problem solution for operations and maintenance.
• Provides leadership in planning activities related to the professional development of district staff in the areas of operations, maintenance and safety awareness.
• Recommends comprehensive planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair requirements within budget.
• Meets regularly with building administrators and others to determine district facility requirements for planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advises administrators, teachers, and educational assistants on strategies and products related to operations, maintenance, and transportation.
• Supervises district staff who have responsibility for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and transportation.
• Evaluation of district staff within custodial, maintenance, grounds, and transportation with collaboration from building principals.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with district personnel and other non-district agencies.
• Represents the district with other agencies and organizations with respect to the district's facilities.
• Oversees the acquisition of, and process paperwork for, all operational and maintenance equipment (including the preparation of bid materials). Is the main district contact with all operations and maintenance vendors and facility service providers. Supervise the installation of such equipment hardware and software.
• Adhere to District policy, administrative rules (AR) and procedures, including submitting recommendations to your supervisor when revisions are required.
• Follows district, state, and federal purchase policies and practices.

Facilities:

1. Oversee the district's facilities, including the following activities:

• Managing the facilities and evaluating, monitoring, and revising systems and services as appropriate.
• Managing the work orders system by assigning, tracking, and communicating the completion of work orders.
• Establish long-range schedules for maintenance and repair.
• Assist with the District's prevention and loss control programs under risk management.
• Act as an advisor to the Director of Financial on all questions and matters related to the facilities.
• Act as district energy manager and ensure compliance and oversee all SB1149 energy program compliance and project completion.
• Assure the…