Assistant Director of Facilities

Assistant Director of Facilities

Pawtucket School Department Facilities Department - Pawtucket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5933989

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Assistant Director of Facilities

General Statement of Duties:

The Assistant Director of Facilities works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Chief of Operations, assists with the day-to-day operation of the Facilities Department. The position directly supervises maintenance and custodial personnel with assistance from the Director of Facilities.

The Assistant Director works closely with the Director to ensure district facilities are properly maintained, staffed, and operated, while providing additional management coverage throughout the district.

• Assists the Director in supervising maintenance personnel, establishing daily work assignments and priorities, and overseeing maintenance work performed throughout the district.
• Assists the Director with custodial operations, working through lead custodians to address staffing, cleanliness, building conditions, and operational needs.
• Takes the lead in conducting routine building walkthroughs and inspections, with assistance from the Director, to identify maintenance, custodial, safety, and building-condition concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Works a later shift two days per week, approximately 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., to provide management coverage, conduct building walkthroughs, and oversee evening custodial operations and maintenance personnel assigned to the evening shift.
• Ensures all schools maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the cleaning products and chemicals they use.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting a report after each school walkthrough, documenting building conditions, concerns, and recommended corrective actions.
• Assists the Director with personnel matters, including employee performance, discipline, union-related issues, grievances, recruitment, and interviews. Progressive discipline and other significant personnel actions require review and approval by the Director.
• Assists with the maintenance and condition of district buildings and grounds, including coordination of maintenance personnel, outside contractors, and vendors as necessary.
• Coordinates district-wide snow and ice operations, including personnel, equipment, plowing, pedestrian areas, building conditions, and removal of vehicles when necessary for proper snow removal. Assists the Director and district administration with weather-related school opening, closing, and delay decisions.
• Oversees Facilities and custodial equipment, including maintenance and repair needs, outside repairs, and recommendations for equipment replacement.
• Assists the Director if needed with regulatory and safety requirements, including fire and life-safety, Department of Health, facility inspections, corrective actions, and required employee safety, hazard communication, and asbestos awareness training.
• Coordinates all Facilities operations associated with high school graduation, including personnel, stage construction, seating, equipment, setup, breakdown, and ensuring preparation is completed in time for graduation practices and rehearsals.
• Participates in Facilities Subcommittee meetings and attends School Committee meetings as required, assisting the Director with Facilities-related information and follow-up.
• Assists the Director with the annual Facilities budget and planning, including anticipated expenditures, maintenance and equipment needs, pricing,…