Director of Facilities​/Maintenance​/Operations

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POSITION:
Director - Facilities/Maintenance/Operations

SITE: DO/Building Maintenance

DAYS: 261

HOURS:

8 hours (7:30 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.)

SALARY:
Range 37M ($ - $/YR)

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, plan, organize, direct and coordinate the acquisition of property, facility design, management of facility construction and reconstruction, facility and grounds maintenance functions District-wide; coordinate with and serve as liaison to a variety of consultants such as architects, construction management firms and other school construction related entities; serve as liaison with Federal, State and local governmental agencies concerning facility construction and re-construction projects;

maintain records, prepare reports, cost estimates and budget recommendations related to assigned activities; assure compliance with District policies, regulations and rules, and Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in education, engineering, construction technology or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in construction and/or planning, including at least two years in a management capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the State of California and eligibility for insurance under the District insurance carrier in the operation of District vehicles.

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate consultants and engineers, contractors and architects and maintenance staff in remodeling, refurbishing and new construction projects.

Serve as a liaison between the school administration and the architects to maximize dollars and efforts in reconstruction and new construction projects; coordinate facilities activities with planners, architects, engineers, and inspectors.

Serve as the chief liaison with the State Legislature, State agencies, and County Superintendent of Schools office, City Water District and Fire Department as they relate to School Facilities and Construction.

Prepare and recommend specifications for contract work, contractors and building inspectors; certify work progress and recommend final payment by the District upon completion of projects.

Provide recommendations on design, construction, modification, expansion, remodeling and replacement of District systems including power, plumbing, alarm and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

Develop and manage the acquisitions of new properties, construction of new District facilities and the construction and re-construction of existing facilities.

Research, plan and explain policies and procedures; conduct inspections to assure compliance with Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances and regulations.

Coordinate the installation of utility services including water, sewer, gas, electricity and communications for the District's facilities.

Direct and collaborate with the Facilities Operations Supervisor and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in the management, operations and maintenance of District facilities.

Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and participate in the evaluation of Facilities Maintenance and Facilities Operations staff members.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, cost estimates and budget recommendations related to assigned activities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles of school planning and architectural design.
• Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features and building design.
• Policies, practices and procedures related to the maintenance, repair and operation of buildings and grounds maintenance programs.
• Policies and practices of the construction industry.
• Methods of estimating material and labor costs.
• Principles and practices of administration.
• Blueprint drawing and related reading skills.
• State unified and Federal building codes.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Plan and assist in coordinating remodeling, refurbishing and new construction projects.
• Evaluating designated personnel.
• Understand architectural plans and specifications.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Design and implement effective management information systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and…