Director, Department of Facility Maintenance
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County Public Schools
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the Division of Facilities Management, organizes, staffs, and supervises the department in order to effectively and efficiently maintain all facilities owned by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and carries out the organizational mission and functions of the Department of Facility Maintenance. Evaluates working and facility conditions and schedules routine maintenance work with as little interference of the instructional program as possible. Responsible for overseeing sustainability and regulatory compliance teams. Responds to emergency maintenance as situations arise. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Ability to respond to emergencies and to work extended hours and weekends, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the technical design, proper operations, and efficient maintenance of school plant equipment and facilities. Ability to manage a full-service facilities maintenance program for more than 200 building locations and provide effective leadership and management of a diverse work force of more than 360 maintenance trade and other professional employees, including more than 50 subordinate managers, supervisors, and key staff members. Knowledge of sustainability and regulatory compliance is required. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior leaders, other organizations, and members of the public.Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, industrial or business management, or related field, with additional coursework, post-graduate degree, or strong experience in related areas of management, engineering, administration leadership, planning, or finance/budgeting. Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible leadership related to facilities management, operation, maintenance, sustainability, compliance and related business planning and operations. Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively lead and manage the organization may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial class C driver's license, or equivalent.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under direction of the Division of Facilities Management, organizes, staffs, and supervises the department in order to effectively and efficiently maintain all facilities owned by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and carries out the organizational mission and functions of the Department of Facility Maintenance. Evaluates working and facility conditions and schedules routine maintenance work with as little interference of the instructional program as possible. Responsible for overseeing sustainability and regulatory compliance teams. Responds to emergency maintenance as situations arise. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Ability to respond to emergencies and to work extended hours and weekends, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the technical design, proper operations, and efficient maintenance of school plant equipment and facilities. Ability to manage a full-service facilities maintenance program for more than 200 building locations and provide effective leadership and management of a diverse work force of more than 360 maintenance trade and other professional employees, including more than 50 subordinate managers, supervisors, and key staff members. Knowledge of sustainability and regulatory compliance is required. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior leaders, other organizations, and members of the public.Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, industrial or business management, or related field, with additional coursework, post-graduate degree, or strong experience in related areas of management, engineering, administration leadership, planning, or finance/budgeting. Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible leadership related to facilities management, operation, maintenance, sustainability, compliance and related business planning and operations. Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively lead and manage the organization may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland noncommercial class C driver's license, or equivalent.