Facilities Director

About This Role

The Facilities Director supervises all facilities and the activities of the department, reporting to the Director of Business and Operations. The role involves managing staff, developing budgets, and continuously improving efficiency in facilities, grounds, and energy management. It suits a professional with strong leadership and technical skills who can ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial and maintenance staff functions
• Work with building principals to help monitor building security and procedures
• Officially evaluate all custodial and maintenance staff annually with principal input
• Provide ongoing training and evaluation for maintenance staff
• Recommend training programs for staff to enhance quality and cost savings
• Develop and maintain an automated work order system accessible by all sites
• Develop and maintain an automated, preventive maintenance work order system
• Develop, recommend, and closely monitor the maintenance/custodial department budget
• Under the direction of the Director of Business and Operations, develop and monitor a five-year capital budget for all school buildings
• Oversee execution of selected capital improvement projects
• Prepare bid specifications for various construction and building related projects
• Develop and maintain an inventory control system and surplus property disposal
• Keep informed of and comply with all state and federal requirements pertaining to maintenance, operations, sanitary, safety, hazardous materials, and energy conservation of the facility, including supporting documentation
• Develop and maintain a written hazardous waste removal program to meet all state and federal requirements
• Run and monitor all school building automation systems to their maximum capability to ensure the most efficient building energy conservation
• Perform and document energy audits
• Work with principals and staff to develop a district recycling program to involve staff, students, and the community
• Organize facility office files for quick reference
• Submit purchase orders and coordinate with the business office to record and retain pertinent financial records
• Be available 24 hours a day to receive calls pertaining to facilities related emergencies
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Business and Operations

Requirements

• Understanding that all school district staff members are here to serve the community in a positive, productive, and welcoming manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills