Director of Maintenance Facilities

Director of Maintenance Facilities

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Primary

Purpose:

To direct and manage the district’s maintenance and custodial operations. To maintain the physical school plants in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made at all times, providing the students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive and functional. To assist with management of transfer student transportation. To assist with development of RFPs and bid documents for large purchases.

• Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, grounds and custodial operations.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to coordinate district functions.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic principles of the formal bidding process.

• Direct and manage custodial, maintenance, repair, and grounds keeping services and staff.
• Receive and process work orders for repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Develop and maintain written department procedures for maintenance, repair, and operations of all buildings and equipment.
• Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to purchasing department for bids.
• Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in maintenance area.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required in maintenance area.
• Work with others regarding the use of facilities by outside groups.

• Compile cost estimates based on documented program items needed.
• Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
• Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Maintain a current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid delay when reordering.
• Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting for processing.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and replacement equipment.
• Assist other district employees with the development of RFPs and bid documents.

• Assign work to maintenance personnel and oversee completion.
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Ensure that maintenance personnel are managed according to district policies and procedures.
• Recruit, train and supervise maintenance personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention and dismissal.
• Conduct an ongoing program of staff training and personnel development.

• Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in operating and optimum condition.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies when needed.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of all district locks and keys.

• Supervise and evaluate performance of skilled craftsmen, custodians, groundskeepers, custodial supervisor, and support staff assigned to maintenance department.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.

Experience: Three years supervisory experience in maintenance operations preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time