Director, Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District•Spring Valley, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, this position plans, organizes, controls and directs the operations of the Maintenance, Operations and Facilities departments. The role oversees and facilitates the maintenance, repair and alteration of District buildings and grounds. It also serves as the District representative in planning and developing facilities and new construction, and trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for this position, which is full-time, 260 paid days per year. The eligibility list will be valid for six (6) months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, public administration or other related field.
Five years of experience in the administration of maintenance, operations and facilities activities.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a supervisory capacity with experience directly hiring, evaluating and disciplining, and recommending suspension and/or termination of assigned staff.
Experience with developing and implementing long-term plans required.
Knowledge of planning, organization and direction of the operations of the Maintenance, Operations and Facilities departments.
Knowledge of budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of building codes related to facilities, construction and renovation.
Knowledge of maintenance, grounds and custodial procedures and operations.
Knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in cleaning, grounds maintenance, facilities planning, construction, maintenance and repair activities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of funding sources and approval process.
Knowledge of building construction planning and development.
Knowledge of environmental, health and safety issues and regulations related to employees, buildings and property.
Knowledge of arithmetic calculations.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to participate in various construction planning and development activities.
Ability to establish and cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to inspect projects for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.
Ability to estimate materials and labor costs.
Ability to operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Ability to develop and enforce work and safety standards.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Ability to direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, budgets, records and files related to assigned activities.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, controls and directs department operations, maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and processes including facilities and new construction.
Participates in various construction planning and development activities; reviews specifications and makes changes as needed; monitors and visits sites to inspect ongoing construction projects; supervises in house special construction projects.
Plans, organizes, reviews and prioritizes work orders and projects for maintenance, custodial, and grounds activities; meets with department staff and provide direction on assignments; inspect new construction, repair work, grounds, special projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies; approves inspection reports and payment requests.
Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
Plans, organizes and implements long and short-term programs and activities.
Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities.
Communicates with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
Manages construction contracts for new facilities and major alterations or modernization of existing facilities; assures work is performed in accordance with specifications, time lines and budget.
Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budget for the Maintenance, Operations and Facilities department; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
Oversees the preparation and development of a variety of mandated plans, studies, and reports prepared internally or by retained consultants; assures compliance with regulatory actions, funding requirements, and other established policies.
Confers with site administrators regarding site maintenance needs; recommends changes or alternations; provides cost estimates and time lines; researches new products, laws, regulations, recommends purchases, contracts and planning for district-wide services.
Operates a computer and assigned software programs; operates other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
Attends and conducts a variety of meetings as assigned; serves as a District representative on committees.
Performs related duties as assigned.