Director of Building Repairs RB # 24-126

Buffalo Public Schools • Buffalo, NY

451d • $74,050 - $90,456

About The Position

The Director of Building Repairs is responsible for overseeing all repairs, alterations, improvements, and rehabilitation of school facilities within the Buffalo Board of Education. This role involves advising architectural engineering staff, preparing work schedules, and ensuring that all work is performed according to established plans and specifications. The Director will also supervise contractors, maintain records, and collaborate with school administrators and vendors to prioritize and execute maintenance activities effectively.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited junior college or technical institute in Civil or Construction Technology and six years of full-time experience in rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction, renovation, or maintenance of buildings, with three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent and eight years of full-time experience as a skilled craft worker in one of the building trades, with three years in a supervisory capacity.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined within the limits of the above qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of large scale building construction and alterations.
• Good knowledge of inspection procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Executes all repairs, alterations, improvements, and rehabilitation to school plant as required.
• Advises architectural engineering staff in the preparation of all plans and specifications for new construction or alterations.
• Prepares work schedule in the areas of design, construction, and rehabilitation.
• Confers with school administrators, supervisors, and vendors on repair and maintenance activities.
• Investigates requests for repairs and alterations and makes recommendations for work to be performed and materials to be used.
• Sets up a schedule of work priorities and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Supervises and inspects work done by outside contractors and submits approval of requests for payment for work completed.
• Develops and submits specifications to the purchase department for bid purposes on all materials and equipment needed.
• Maintains time records and submits to payroll department.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED