Director of Facilities

Southeast Polk Community School District•Pleasant Hill, IA

About The Position

The Director of Facilities provides leadership and oversight of District facilities, maintenance, custodial services, grounds, and capital improvement activities to ensure safe, healthy, functional, and well-maintained learning and working environments. The role promotes responsible stewardship of District resources through sound financial management, long-range planning, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in support of the District’s educational mission. It requires continuous use of independent judgment. The Director oversees departmental personnel, budgets, operations, facility assets, regulatory compliance, and capital construction and renovation projects. The position collaborates with District leadership, school staff, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to address facility needs, maintain effective services, and support long-term facility planning. Employment is for 260 days at eight hours per day. The position is full-time and reports to the Chief Operations Officer/HR. The job was posted October 30, 2026, is available ASAP, and has a closing date of November 9, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the essential functions, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, building operations, maintenance, construction management, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
Valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage budgets, establish priorities, and promote effective departmental operations.
Working knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, facility-related regulatory requirements, and applicable safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects, manage resources, and work effectively with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and leadership levels.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, including proficiency with relevant business technology.
Ability to perform administrative, supervisory, and field-based responsibilities in office, school, construction, and outdoor environments.
Ability to travel between District facilities and conduct facility and construction site observations.
Ability to navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and other conditions commonly encountered in school and construction environments.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and environments involving maintenance or construction activities.
Availability to coordinate responses to urgent facility-related matters outside normal working hours.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in a school district, governmental organization, or complex multi-site facilities environment.
Experience with long-range facility planning, asset management, and capital improvement programs.
Experience overseeing major construction and renovation projects.
Relevant professional certifications, advanced education, or specialized training in facilities management, construction management, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for District maintenance, custodial, grounds, and facilities operations.
Establish departmental goals, operational priorities, service standards, and performance expectations consistent with District objectives.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate departmental personnel, including recruiting, training, and supporting staff professional development in collaboration with Human Resources.
Develop and manage departmental staffing plans, work schedules, resource allocation, and operational procedures.
Develop, administer, and monitor departmental operating budgets and assigned capital expenditures.
Oversee the maintenance, repair, operation, and preservation of District buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related assets; establish facility condition and service-quality standards.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, facility management practices, and long-term asset replacement strategies.
Coordinate facility condition assessments and collaborate with District leadership on long-range facility and capital improvement plans.
Oversee and coordinate capital construction, renovation, and major facility improvement projects with architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and professional service providers.
Coordinate project planning, scope development, budgeting, procurement, design review, construction oversight, and project closeout; monitor progress, budgets, schedules, and contractual performance.
Oversee departmental purchasing, procurement, and contracted services in accordance with applicable laws, Board policies, and District procedures.
Coordinate facility-related regulatory compliance, including required inspections, testing, documentation, and corrective actions concerning building, fire, life-safety, environmental, and occupational safety requirements.
Promote safe working conditions, appropriate staff training, and effective risk management throughout departmental operations.
Use facility management systems, operational data, and performance measures to evaluate effectiveness, identify needs, and support continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, operational reliability, resource utilization, and long-term facility performance.
Collaborate with building administrators, District leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to identify facility needs, address concerns, and maintain effective communication.
Coordinate departmental responses to facility emergencies, severe weather, infrastructure failures, and other operational disruptions.
Prepare and present reports, budget recommendations, facility assessments, and other information as requested by District leadership.
Participate in District leadership teams, committees, and planning initiatives as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform other related duties as assigned.