Executive Director (0994), Maintenance & Operations: Facilities Department

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking an Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations to lead a division of approximately 150 employees. This role reports to the Head of Operations and is responsible for overseeing facilities, maintenance, environmental health, and emergency response. SFUSD is committed to its core values of being student-centered, fearless, united, social justice-oriented, and diversity-driven, aiming to ensure every student graduates ready for college and career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S) from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of director-level experience in a large facilities management or other property management setting with multiple sites
Two (2) years of executive-level management experience
Strategic leadership and management experience
Experience in facilities construction, trades, and maintenance in a large school setting
Effectively manage personnel and teams
Proven ability to provide leadership and organization where none exists
A strong record of driving organizational change and initiating key innovations
Strong analytic and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
Experience developing and implementing talent management systems or continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
Experience and success with effective written and verbal communication, facilitation and presentations to large groups and a variety of audiences (e.g., staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos)
Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Articulate a compelling vision of an inclusive and diverse workforce that values all employees.
Outline clear, measurable objectives that align maintenance and operations with Local Control Accountability Program goals on a three-year interregnum.
Create or supervise the creation of operational protocols and policies that impact services to staff and students.
Develop a culture of continuous improvement, excellent customer service, and high standards.
Oversee the rollout of a new Work Order Management System.
Set a clear, definable standard of excellence for facilities staff and develop a positive rapport with the broader SFUSD community.
Develop foundational building blocks for the facilities department including Standard Operating Procedures, professional development benchmarks, and Key Performance Indicators.
Prepare staffing reports, models and budgets for all reporting departments.
Prepare and present presentations before various public and community groups, the Board of Education.
Oversight and direction of: Buildings and Grounds Department; Environmental Health; Fire, Life Safety; Security; Emergency Response and Preparedness; Facilities, Design and Construction.
Implement a strong talent management strategy from entry to exit for a team of 150.
Develop policies and protocols to improve efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance and operations delivery between departments.
Collaborate with a wide array of internal and external partners.
Work closely with the Bond Department to plan capital improvements and ensure successful project handoff.
Lead large, complex contracts with service and supply providers.
Provide information and maintain positive working relationships with labor partners.
Deliver professional service with a personal approach to school sites and students. Regularly visit and meet with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve conditions.