Director of Operations and Facilities

Woodland School District 50•Gurnee, IL

61d•$135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

To ensure that the learning community is provided opportunities and resources in a positive, nurturing, safe learning environment. To insure the uninterrupted and comfortable operation of all school plants, ensuring that standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Fifteen (15) years supervisory experience, knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, carpentry pneumatics, sustainability initiatives and construction.
Demonstrated success in working with contracted services, i.e., contracts, copy services, and custodial services.
Must be able to proficiently work with technology including but not limited to computers, cell phones, email, Microsoft Office, Google platform, printers, phones, etc.
Must have excellent communication skills, must be able to work collaboratively with a team, must be able to make difficult decisions that impact learning, must be able to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administration, etc.
Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.
Must have strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
Fifteen (15) years supervisory experience, knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, carpentry pneumatics, sustainability initiatives and construction, demonstrated success in working with contracted services, i.e., contracts, copy services, and custodial services in a public school setting.

Responsibilities

Supervises all departmental personnel for whom he/she is responsible.
Obtains or renews contracts and prepares specifications to secure quotes and bids as they relate to district facilities, and copying services.
Directs and supervises the district copying services including personnel, hardware and contracts, bids and communications.
Acts as liaison between parents and the Administration for suggestions, concerns or complaints regarding District facilities.
Keeps informed of and interprets all laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies affecting the district facilities, and copying services.
Assists with the purchasing of district supplies, equipment and services.
Assists with the inventory control program for the district building contents, supplies and other equipment
Prepares drafts of needed Board policies, administrative rules and status reports for the Superintendent's review and action
Evaluates and recommends to the Superintendent the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, demotion or dismissal of custodial, maintenance staff, groundskeepers facilities support, office staff and copy assistants.
Responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, performance and documentation of a comprehensive maintenance program that encompasses all District facilities and equipment.
Oversees all maintenance, environmental and life safety inspections and reports as may be required by local, county, state or federal authorities (e.g. life safety, asbestos, fire inspections, sprinklers, etc.)
Establishes appropriate maintenance, grounds keeping, safety, security and custodial procedures for all District facilities and supervises their implementation.
Inspects all school buildings, grounds and installations on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety/health, and security are maintained, recommends additions, changes or reductions in service as appropriate.
Supervises and inspects the improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, and that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before authorizing final payment.
Supervises the maintenance of all District-owned equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance.
Keeps abreast of the latest trends, developments and products in the areas of maintenance, repair and upkeep and encourages innovation as appropriate.
Assists the Associate Superintendent of Business Services in preparing and administering budgets for maintenance of buildings and grounds, security, custodial supplies, services and equipment.
Establishes detailed specifications pertaining to the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment and outside contractor services.
Assists with an inventory control system for all District furniture, equipment and capitalized assets.
Develops and maintains in-service training programs for the Facility Managers, custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, copy assistants and facility support personnel.
Conducts evaluations of the facility managers, custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, copy assistants and facility support personnel.
Supervises, directs, and trains the Facilities Managers on the following, but not limited to, duties regarding the Operations and Facilities staff:
recommends the hiring, transfer or termination
has the authority to discipline employees
has the authority to adjust level one grievances
prepares written evaluations on a yearly basis
Oversees vacation and overtime schedules for custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, copy assistants and facilities support staff.
Recommends to the Superintendent via the Associate Superintendent of Business Services when school should be canceled or dismissal times modified due to inclement weather or other unsafe conditions.
Oversees all snow removal operations and other actions necessary to eliminate weather-related or environmental hazards.
Oversees the scheduling and availability of all District facilities for schools and outside organizations use.
Ensures extra-curricular and school rental requirements are satisfied.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Business Services.
Assist in other areas as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned.