SY26-27 Assistant Director of Facilities

Assistant Director of Facilities

The Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance assists the Director in the leadership, supervision, coordination, and daily operation of facilities, maintenance, custodial, grounds, warehouse, construction, and related support services for Lynchburg City Schools. Serving as the Director's primary operational partner and field representative, the Assistant Director provides hands-on leadership, oversees daily operations, monitors work quality and project progress, coordinates departmental resources, and ensures the timely, safe, and efficient delivery of services that support well-maintained learning and working environments.

The Assistant Director supervises staff; assists with employee training, performance management, safety initiatives, workforce development, and the establishment of a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. The position also assists with maintenance programs, capital projects, budgeting, purchasing, emergency response efforts, and regulatory compliance; serves as a liaison among schools, contractors, vendors, and community partners; acts on behalf of the Director as assigned;

responds to operational challenges and emergencies; and performs other duties necessary to support departmental goals and the effective stewardship of division facilities, equipment, and assets.

Working knowledge of facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, custodial operations, construction activities, and related support services. General knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and life safety systems. Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and School Board policies related to facilities operations. Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, work order management, and facility operations. Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, customer service, and professionalism.

Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects, work assignments, priorities, and operational activities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to identify facility and operational issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound decisions. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with staff, administrators, contractors, vendors, and the public. Ability to interpret plans, specifications, reports, policies, and technical documents. Ability to use technology effectively, including maintenance management systems, spreadsheets, email, and other office software applications.

Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, weather events, and unexpected operational challenges. Demonstrated leadership, initiative, adaptability, integrity, and sound professional judgment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Reliable transportation, necessary. Daily travel between schools, LCS buildings and local areas, required. Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg, required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Please note 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. LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here:  Days: 260

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