Director of Operations and Maintenance

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
11/8/2024

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
12/20/2024
Community Consolidated School District 46 Job Description

Title: Director of Operations & Maintenance
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Finance
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Classification: 260/12 month
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Director of Operations & Maintenance is directly responsible for providing a physical learning environment that is clean, safe, well-maintained, attractive and functions smoothly. This position manages day-to-day operations, as well as develops a long range plan for the maintenance, custodial, and grounds functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications include:

• At least five years' experience in planning, management and coordination of facilities, with responsibility for custodial/maintenance services, landscaping and construction.
• Certification in project management.
• LEED Certification and/or familiarity with green initiatives.
• Experience working with architects, engineers and other professional services related to capital projects and repairs.
• Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science

Required qualifications include:

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance and HVAC. Have a strong understanding of building automation systems (BAS) and be able to read and understand schematics and blueprints
• Knowledge of architecture, construction, engineering, plant operation, maintenance operations and safety
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to the management of maintenance, custodial, warehouse, and landscape activities
• Knowledge of local, state and national building codes including Health Life Safety
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to job functions
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, to work professionally with staff and experience establishing effective and collaborative relationships with community members and other agencies
• Technical competencies in a variety of areas including the use of technology, mathematics skills, writing, organization, problem-solving, project management, and record keeping
• Experience in preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Experience in the operation of standard office equipment and computers, including spreadsheets and word processing software
• Experience in budget development and management for capital projects, building maintenance, and district/plant operations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to personnel and other District records and information
• Have a valid Illinois driver's license and ability to respond to 24-hour per day emergency calls and implement appropriate response actions

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and communicates a vision for aligning the district's facilities with current best practices for the delivery of instruction
• Provides leadership and supervises the Facilities Manager
• Provides leadership and support for the maintenance, custodial, and operations clerical staff
• Advises and serves as a resource to the Superintendent, members of the Board and district administrators in all areas related to the District's operation and maintenance of its facilities
• Develops a plan for evaluating, inspecting and maintaining all facilities and systems in the district
• Oversees all phases of construction projects
• Ensures compliance with all codes and requirements related to safety
• Oversees the hiring, training and evaluating of all operations and maintenance staff
• Creates opportunities for an ongoing dialogue with principals and staff to support district initiatives through regularly scheduled meetings
• Communicates, interacts and works effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Provides leadership to the Safety & Security Committee
• Lead district sustainability efforts, including solar, energy management and composting
• Ability to promote and follow District, building, and department policies and procedures
• Creates and manages department budgets in a fiscally responsible manner, and consults with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance/CSBO on all financial matters related to facilities and construction
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stopping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and some fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

SALARY
Regionally competitive. Based on experience.