Director of Facilities Management

Brunswick School Department•Brunswick, ME

About The Position

The Brunswick School Department seeks a critical operational leader to serve as the Director of Facilities Management. This position is responsible for the direct, comprehensive management and oversight of all maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations and staff. The Director is responsible for implementing the district’s strategic vision into daily operational execution, ensuring a high-quality, safe, clean, and fully functional physical plant for the School Department now and in the future. The Director oversees a staff of 29 and an approximate budget of $6 million. The Director works closely with the district and school administrators, the Town of Brunswick, and various local, state, and national vendors. Position Goals: Oversees and ensures that all schools and facilities remain in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety. Oversees all functions and operations related to the cleaning, repair, and improvement of facilities and grounds. Supervises maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff. Oversees the proper functioning of the various building systems within the physical facilities of the District. Supports energy-saving programs throughout the District. Plans and oversees the implementation of capital maintenance projects. Develops and manages budgets for facility operations and capital projects. Other assignments as directed by the Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements

Successful experience in a supervisory capacity in Construction/Property Management.
A minimum of a two-year college degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred, with consideration given to extensive work experience in construction and/or maintenance.
Previous experience in managing the operation of a large facility, maintenance, and custodial crew.
Highly effective communication skills, with a proven ability to successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and contacts.
Demonstrated record of leadership and personnel management.
Ability to respond to alarms and emergencies as needed.
Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in school district operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Establishes and administers schedules/procedures for regular, ongoing custodial and maintenance care of all District schools, facilities, and grounds.
Plans, directs, and supervises the work of all facility employees on an ongoing basis; evaluates them annually; and works closely with building Principals in this process.
Conducts routine and periodic inspections of school buildings and district facilities on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance.
Determines and initiates the proper action to effectively and expeditiously complete repairs in accordance with school policies, sound maintenance practices, and priority/urgency of operations.
Establishes priorities and budgets for repair projects and maintains a work order system for submitting repair requests.
Recommends and communicates an ongoing long-range capital plan.
Prepares specifications, submits cost estimates, and establishes timelines of proposed capital projects.
Oversees implementation of capital projects.
Oversees annual Building and Grounds seasonal priorities (i.e., fall clean up, snow events, spring clean up, summer building cleaning).
Works with the District Emergency Management Planning Committee and risk management programs in ongoing safety efforts.
Conducts safety inspections, accident investigations, and training programs to create and maintain a safe working environment.
Advises on the hiring of contractors, architects, and engineers, and serves as an overseeing liaison in their work in the District. Coordinates their work with school operations.
Administers and maintains a District recycling program.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all District heating and cooling systems.
Complies with all state laws and regulations, submits all reports, and maintains records as required by the state.
Assures the District meets requirements for AHERA regulations, maintains the District’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) process, and assures compliance with other inspections and regulations required by governmental and insurance authorities (elevator inspections, sprinkler, fire extinguisher, and fire alarm inspections).
Provides in-service training for all maintenance, custodial, and grounds operations employees on new equipment, products, work methods, and the maintenance of a safe work environment.
Oversees the purchasing of equipment and supplies.
Manages job postings, interviews, and hiring in accordance with district policies.
Implement the District's Integrated Pest Management program and supervise the IPM Coordinator.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.