Director of School Facilities

Farmington Public Schools•Farmington, CT

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmington Public Schools seeks a Director of School Facilities to lead the maintenance and custodial programs serving seven schools, approximately 670,000 square feet, and a student population of more than 4,000. The Director is responsible for the overall operation of these programs in accordance with Board of Education and Superintendent policies and regulations, and for continuously improving maintenance operations. The role includes long-range project development, scheduling work, and maintaining financial and operational controls. The Director oversees facilities planning and maintenance, personnel, inspections, safety and security, budgeting and purchasing, records and reports, and administrative coordination. The position works with school principals, district staff, town purchasing personnel, the Director of Technology, the Farmington Police Department, and community stakeholders. The role is based at the Farmington Public Schools Central Office. It is a full-year position, with the salary prorated for the fiscal year running July 1 through June 30. The position may require work beyond the normal eight-hour day shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, facility management, or a related field, or at least 10 years of related experience.
Academic preparation and related work experience in maintenance and operation of schools.
Three to five years of supervisory experience associated with managing, scheduling, and budgeting building repair and renovation projects.
Experience hiring, managing, and evaluating personnel.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may extend beyond the normal eight-hour day shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to provide leadership and manage maintenance operations, projects, schedules, budgets, and personnel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building trades and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of building security and safety, custodial operations, and grounds management.
Knowledge of computer applications used to schedule projects, maintain inventory, and record building projects.
Communication and leadership skills.
Planning, organizing, and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control all aspects of school plant maintenance.
Establish preventive maintenance procedures and provide training to head custodians.
Maintain building and grounds housekeeping and maintenance standards.
Serve as the district liaison for building projects, attend Building Committee and other meetings as needed, and provide information and assistance.
Hire, direct, and evaluate personnel as authorized by school policy.
Plan in-service training for maintenance and custodial staff; maintain work records, schedule vacations, and implement applicable health, safety, and labor policies and procedures.
Conduct annual maintenance staff job evaluations in conjunction with building principals.
Periodically inspect schools and consult on operational needs and difficulties, maintenance, safety and security, and grounds upkeep.
Coordinate the District's Safety Services Program, including asbestos management, hazard communications, OSHA updates, underground storage tanks, training, pesticide notices, green cleaning, reporting, and radon testing.
Prepare the Facilities budget for review by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.
Prepare purchasing specifications and plans; review bids, recommend awards, and assist the Town Purchasing Agent on capital projects.
Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and building equipment systems.
Recommend new or replacement projects, including reviewing plans and specifications.
Coordinate purchasing and inventory controls for maintenance and custodial departments.
Lead security efforts across schools, attend state-level security meetings, and report emerging issues to the district.
Conduct monthly district-wide Security Committee meetings and collaboratively update the All Hazards Security Manual annually.
Train and supervise Security Monitors.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Technology and the Farmington Police Department on safety and security matters; confer with the Director of Technology about security equipment and infrastructure installation, operation, and repair.
Maintain building inspection, supervision, security, and safety reports; initiate project costs and prepare specifications for major projects; comply with legal reporting requirements.
Attend and present at Board meetings as necessary regarding project status, bid awards, and budget requests.
Build cooperative partnerships with school principals and plan meetings and printed materials to communicate maintenance program goals.
Develop positive working relationships with administrative, teaching, custodial, and school personnel, labor organizations, and the community.
Provide the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations with regular status reports on projects, personnel matters, problems, concerns, and other relevant issues.
Seek assistance when needed, attend appropriate workshops, maintain a positive attitude, and take initiative and provide leadership.