Facilities Director

Berrien Springs Public Schools•Berrien Springs, MI

About The Position

Berrien Springs Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Director to lead the daily operations, personnel, contractors, and systems of its Facilities Department. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Facilities Director ensures that District buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, and off-site learning locations are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and ready to support teaching and learning. The role covers campus school buildings, athletic and stadium facilities, central office and support buildings, the bus lot, and off-site learning centers across Michigan. The department includes District maintenance and grounds staff and contracted custodial, snow removal, pest management, waste hauling, and life safety providers. This visible, hands-on leadership position leads and develops Facilities employees, sets expectations and accountability for staff and contractors, maintains building systems and grounds, manages work orders and preventive maintenance, strengthens safety and regulatory compliance, oversees the department budget and purchasing, and coordinates summer work, capital improvements, and facility moves. The Director ensures that work orders, life safety inspections, integrated pest management, AHERA asbestos records, drinking water compliance, keying and access control, utility accounts, and other operational and regulatory requirements are completed accurately and on schedule. Working alongside the District’s Director of Operations, construction managers, architects, and other key personnel, the Facilities Director coordinates capital and construction project scope, schedules, building readiness, and punch lists. The Director also serves as a communication link between Facilities and District schools, collaborating with leadership, building administrators, athletics, food service, transportation, teachers, and community partners to plan around the school calendar, support events, respond to urgent needs, and ensure buildings are ready for students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in facilities management, building maintenance, construction, skilled trades, or a related environment.
Ability to lead employees, establish expectations, evaluate performance, address personnel concerns, and build an accountable, service-oriented team.
Working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, roofing, controls, and grounds equipment, and ability to diagnose problems and evaluate contractor recommendations.
Knowledge of school facility regulatory requirements, including fire and life safety inspections, AHERA, integrated pest management, drinking water requirements, and OSHA, or demonstrated ability to quickly develop expertise in these areas.
Experience managing contractors and vendors, including developing scopes of work, soliciting quotes and bids, and overseeing contract performance.
Experience developing, managing, and monitoring departmental or operational budgets, including purchase orders, invoices, and utility costs.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with technology and computer systems for work orders, preventive maintenance, scheduling, purchasing, recordkeeping, and reporting; ability to evaluate software programs.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with District leadership, building administrators, employees, contractors, students, families, and community members.
Ability to be available outside normal working hours for emergencies, weather events, athletic and community events, and summer and break work periods, and to respond to urgent facility needs when necessary.
Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations provided as appropriate.
Valid driver's license and driving record meeting District, State of Michigan, and insurance carrier requirements for operating District vehicles.
Must complete AHERA Designated Person training within six months of employment if not already completed.
Must obtain and maintain licenses, training, continuing education, and other credentials required by the State of Michigan, federal regulations, and Berrien Springs Public Schools for assigned facilities responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business, public administration, or a related field.
School or public-sector facilities experience; commercial or residential construction, building trades, or property management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, leadership, and relevant experience.
Experience coordinating construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects, including reading plans and specifications and managing punch lists.
Professional facilities credentials such as Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
Michigan skilled trades or builder’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations, personnel, contractors, and systems of the Facilities Department.
Ensure District buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, and off-site learning locations are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and ready for learning.
Provide direct leadership for maintenance and grounds personnel and oversee contracted custodial and service vendors.
Develop employees, set clear expectations, address performance concerns, and establish accountability among staff and contractors.
Maintain building systems and grounds, and manage work orders and preventive maintenance around the school calendar.
Ensure life safety inspections, integrated pest management, AHERA asbestos records, drinking water compliance, keying and access control, utility accounts, and other regulatory and operational requirements are completed accurately and on schedule.
Maintain safety practices and compliance with applicable school facility requirements, including OSHA and District policies.
Develop scopes of work, solicit quotes and bids, manage contracts and renewals, and monitor contractor quality, schedule, and cost.
Manage the department budget, purchase orders, invoices, utility costs, purchasing, and other resources.
Plan and coordinate summer work, renovations, furniture purchases, building moves, staff relocations, abatement, and punch lists.
Coordinate with the Director of Operations, construction managers, architects, and other personnel on capital and construction project scope, scheduling, building readiness, and punch lists.
Communicate and collaborate with District leadership, building administrators, athletics, food service, transportation, teachers, staff, contractors, families, and community partners.
Plan facilities work around the school calendar, support events, respond to urgent facility needs, and ensure buildings are ready when students arrive.
Use technology and operational systems for work orders, preventive maintenance, scheduling, purchasing, recordkeeping, and reporting; evaluate software and improve practices.
Respond to emergencies, weather events, athletic and community events, and summer or break work needs as required.