Director of Human Resources

UXBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

12 month position – $85,000-$100,000 annually

The Director of Facilities is responsible for maintenance, operations, construction and physical security of all school facilities as well as the planning and implementation of capital improvements to these facilities. The Director prepares annual operating and capital budgets, advocates for their approval and leads the Department with such established budgets. The incumbent ensures the facility needs of school principals and department leaders are met and they are treated as valued customers.

Uxbridge Public Schools has (1) high school building, (1) intermediate school and (1) elementary school.

The duties of the Director of Facilities include project management, procurement and contract management, budgeting, energy tracking, oversight of maintenance and custodial care of facilities, safety protocols, and emergency response. The Director of Facilities supervises (3) UPS Maintenance FTE employees, (1) part-time administrative assistant, (1) part-time grounds employee, and seasonal personnel. Additionally, the Director of Facilities is responsible for the performance of all vendor/s contracted to complete maintenance, custodial and grounds work.

The Director must set the example for the department and is expected to communicate expectations while leading the implementation of department and individual goals.

The Director is accountable for ensuring that school facilities meet federal, state, and local regulations and that school and related activities are conducted in a safe, healthy, and clean environment.

• Develop and communicate department vision, goals, policies and procedures.
• Keep informed of the latest trends, developments, and products in the areas of facilities maintenance and encourage innovation as appropriate.

• Track inventory, conditions of, and services provided to, physical assets owned and operated by the school department (example: HVAC or security systems including condition, repair, and life expectancy).
• Implement a multi-year preventive maintenance plan for all school facilities, including a system to prioritize maintenance projects. Supervise response and tracking of school maintenance requests (work orders).
• Oversee daily operation of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, using building electronic system controls as needed. Implement improvements to these control systems as needed.
• Be on site to inspect facilities in response to weather emergencies or unplanned events.
• Assist with snow removal and ice melt treatment on sidewalks.

• Develop and maintain a five-year capital improvement plan for school facilities.
• Prepare specifications for work that will be completed both internally and under contract.
• Inspect and provide progress reports on construction, repair, and renovation work.
• Ensure that all work is procured in accordance with state and local law and anti-fraud policies.

• Collaborate with the Director of Technology to monitor security systems and procedures, including video surveillance and entry control, and safety systems such as fire alarms and equipment alarms. Ensure appropriate training to end users of these systems.
• Regularly review building codes and environmental or physical safety precautions to ensure compliance, including programs such as AHERA, AAB, OSHA, MassDEP, and IPM standards.
• Serve as a member of the district emergency management team and make decisions that demonstrate good judgement and calm under pressure.

• Set clear expectations for the department, establishing a safe, healthy, and clean environment.
• Direct and evaluate…