Director for Maintenance & Grounds

Little Elm ISD•Little Elm, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director for Maintenance & Grounds Services is responsible for assisting the Executive Director of Operational Services in short and long-range planning of district facility maintenance and grounds. This role involves leading a team of employees to successfully maintain the district’s facilities.

Requirements

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license
Minimum of five years experience in public schools or comparable experience
Knowledge of basic computer software programs
Knowledge of school plant maintenance and custodial operations
Ability to conduct on-site inspection of district facilities
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Field Certification in either HVACR, Master Plumber, Master Electrician, Certified Energy Manager, or Facility Management preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures that support service operations are supportive of instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of Campus Performance Objectives (Academic Excellence Indicators).
Develops and maintains positive staff morale with support service departments.
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, community, and Board of Trustees.
Ensures that support service staff uses effective communication techniques.
Develops long and short-range objectives and goals for the support service of the school district.
Focuses the business/facility operations of the school towards accomplishing the district’s mission and attaining stated goals and objectives.
Assists with planning and conducting needs assessments of the district.
Promotes a positive image that supports the mission of the school district.
Works with other personnel in, staffing needs, building and facilities’ needs and usage, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other items for district and individual school improvement.
Has high expectations and high regard for staff supervised and communicates this perspective to subordinates and others.
Defines job performance expectations of subordinate staff, evaluates job performance, conducts conferences, and develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation of the department.
Maintains a professional growth and development program for staff.
Provides leadership in management for: maintenance, custodial and grounds.
Develops and implements cost effective practices throughout the district.
Assists the superintendent in overseeing the purchase or sale of school properties.
Understands and communicates environmental issues dealing with asbestos, lead, and Texas Hazard Communications Act record keeping.
Uses information provided through assessment instruments and the district appraisal process to improve performance.
Seeks, accepts and responds to evaluative feedback from line supervisors, utilizing this data to improve performance.
Takes the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
Actively seeks out professional development activities designed to improve performance in identified areas of need.
Actively participates in professional organizations; takes the initiative to provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
Conducts oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
Articulates to the general public the school district’s mission and goals and the way(s) in which business operations support these directions.
Is involved in community activities that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and the larger community.
Performs other duties as assigned.