Exempt Posting #09 (2015/16) October 29, 2015
Director of Facilities and Operations
Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Facilities & Operations is a senior management position that provides project management and leadership in the areas of maintenance and repair, minor capital renovations, custodial operations, transportation, and buildings and grounds. The scope of responsibility includes overseeing and providing general direction to the Manager, Maintenance and Manager, Operations and Transportation in the performance of their delegated supervisory and managerial duties. associated planning, design, engineering and administration. Vacancy is effective January 2016 (or at a mutually agreeable time).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Plan, organize, coordinate and control the functions of the Physical Plant, with the objective of achieving efficient, effective and economical operations
Determine department staff complement and the overall direction, supervision and training of staff and contractors providing service to the school district
Coordinate and control annual operating budgets for administration, plant maintenance, minor renovations, operations, grounds and transportation
Assist in the development and preparation of the annual Capital Budget.
Develop and manage the Annual Facility Grant
Keep abreast of all regulations, building codes, fire safety standards and such other requirements that bear on building and grounds design and construction
Prepare necessary plans and specifications for maintenance and minor capital works
Assist in the development and implementation of district policies and procedures to maintain effective and efficient department operations in compliance with building codes and occupational health and safety operations
Responsibility for emergency management and fire safety
Ensure that the environment in all school district buildings is maintained at a level acceptable to the Board and other authorities
Ensure effective security of all school district buildings is maintained to reduce vandalism and loss of property
Provide leadership and support the district’s energy management policy and program in all school district buildings
Ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place
Ensure all maintenance work is completed on a priority basis
Participate when required in reviewing all plans and specifications prepared by architects and engineers to ensure they reflect requirements of the district
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

Certification at the School Plant Facility Manager level or equivalent
Eight years experience in maintenance, grounds, custodial or related function, including five years experience in a supervisory capacity
Computer skills in keeping with the nature of this senior position
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and a sense of community, and to work effectively in a unionized environment
Valid driver’s license and the ability to qualify and maintain qualification for District vehicle insurance coverage
Must possess or obtain asbestos certification within six months of employment

THE PROCESS:
Submit your cover letter & include your resume, professional credentials, transcript(s), & a minimum of three current professional references.