Description: Director of Operations-Maintenance

Salary: Salary to be determined by the Board (based on experience and education level)

Days of Service: 240

Location: District Office

Available: 2024-2025 School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

College degree, preferred in industrial or facilities management; or civil, mechanical or architectural engineering and 5 years experience in a supervisory position
Ability to read and interpret documents related to job responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately through routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsible To: Executive Director for Administration and Operations

Job Goal

To provide effective leadership in the planning and implementation of preventative and routine maintenance of facilities and grounds and in the improvement and construction of existing and new facilities.

Performance Responsibilities

Examines all school facilities on a regular basis to determine needed maintenance.
Plans for preventive and regular maintenance of buildings and grounds of the school district including prioritizing major maintenance projects and recommends action to the Executiver Director for Administration and Operations and Superintendent.
Supervises the selection, hiring and training of appropriate maintenance personnel and assists the principals with the hiring and training of custodial staff.
Assists the Executive Director for Administration and Operations in the budgeting process, proposing the equipment, supplies and personnel needs related to maintenance.
Assists in analyzing facility needs and recommends facility utilization.
Maintains a record of maintenance work performed, the materials used and cost and submits requisitions for needed materials.
Assists in purchasing items as needed and makes recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase.
Evaluates all maintenance and assists the principals in evaluating custodial personnel, providing for training activities and skill development activities for custodial and maintenance staff as needed to satisfy state and local codes.
Assists in determining the capital needs of the school district.
Monitors the use of facilities of the school district.
Serves as a member of the district emergency crisis team and supervises the opening and closing of emergency shelters.
Inspects buildings and installations on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.
Reports vandalism and break-ins to the Superintendent on a daily basis and prepares a quarterly summary report.
Keeps maintenance records for tool and equipment control.
Maintains compliance with applicable codes, regulations and policies and conducts safety inspections, accident investigations, and training programs to create a safe environment.
Handles informal quotations, competitive bidding and negotiations for maintenance contracts.
Prepares specifications and submits cost estimates of proposed work activities.
Handles informal quotations, competitive bidding and negotiations for maintenance contracts.
Serves as LEA Designee for AHERA Asbestos Management Plan.
Supervises maintenance supervisors.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, staff and school community.
Assists in planning for new construction and evaluates contractors that the district may employ.
Visits all construction projects at frequent intervals to assure that plans, specifications, codes, and regulations are observed and followed.
Supervises inspection of new building construction.
Establishes appropriate maintenance, groundskeeping, security and custodial requirements for each school building and installation.
Keeps informed of the latest trends, developments and products in the areas of maintenance, repair and upkeep, and encourages innovation and experimentation as appropriate.
Coordinates the facilities sections of the Strategic Plan.
Participates in staff development programs.
Attends Board meetings and prepares reports as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

Online Administrative Application NOTE: Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
Letter of Interest
Résumé

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible for the position posted.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 2024

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

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