SY26-27 Assistant Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance assists the Director in the leadership, supervision, coordination, and daily operation of facilities, maintenance, custodial, grounds, warehouse, construction, and related support services for Lynchburg City Schools. Serving as the Director's primary operational partner and field representative, the Assistant Director provides hands-on leadership, oversees daily operations, monitors work quality and project progress, coordinates departmental resources, and ensures the timely, safe, and efficient delivery of services that support well-maintained learning and working environments. The Assistant Director supervises staff; assists with employee training, performance management, safety initiatives, workforce development, and the establishment of a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. The position also assists with maintenance programs, capital projects, budgeting, purchasing, emergency response efforts, and regulatory compliance; serves as a liaison among schools, contractors, vendors, and community partners; acts on behalf of the Director as assigned; responds to operational challenges and emergencies; and performs other duties necessary to support departmental goals and the effective stewardship of division facilities, equipment, and assets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Significant progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations, construction management, building systems, or a related field, including supervisory or administrative experience.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible facilities, maintenance, construction, grounds, environmental services, or operations experience required.
Minimum of three years of supervisory or administrative experience required, preferably in a school division, public agency, large institutional setting, or comparable multi-site organization.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical school certificate from an accredited institution in a maintenance-related trade such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, electronics, refrigeration, mechanical repair, construction management, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred.
Facilities/Maintenance Service Supervisory experience preferred
Technical/on-job training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing/Trade Skills preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Director in the leadership, supervision, coordination, and daily operation of facilities maintenance, grounds, custodial, warehouse, construction, and related support services.
Serves as the Director's primary operational representative in the field by monitoring facility conditions, overseeing work quality, resolving operational issues, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance and improvement projects.
Supervises assigned personnel; assists with employee training, performance management, workforce development, and the promotion of a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.
Coordinates and monitors preventive maintenance programs, corrective maintenance activities, facility inspections, work order completion, and departmental resource allocation.
Assists with capital projects, renovations, construction activities, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and contract administration as assigned.
Collaborates with school administrators, contractors, vendors, public agencies, and other stakeholders to address facility needs and support division operations.
Assists with emergency preparedness, inclement weather response, facility-related emergencies, and continuity of operations efforts.
Ensures compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and School Board policies related to facilities operations.
Acts on behalf of the Director as assigned and provides operational leadership and support wherever needed to ensure the effective delivery of facilities and maintenance services.
Performs other duties as assigned.