Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
9/16/2026

Location:
Gateway Regional High School

Closing Date:
10/02/2026
Gateway Regional High School District
775 Tanyard Road
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08096

Director of District Facilities

Qualifications:
1. Must Posses a current Certified Educational Facilities Manager certificate (CEFM)
2. High school diploma required.
3. Black Seal License (minimum)
4. Valid NJ Drivers License
5. Experience required in school plant maintenance and custodial operations, or an equivalent mix of maintenance and custodial experience of large corporate facilities including school maintenance experience.
6. Experience required in direct supervision of maintenance personnel.
7. General knowledge of construction, maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
8. General knowledge of building codes, state and federal OSHA and environmental codes.
9. Experience in grounds care and maintenance.

Reports To: Business Administrator

Job Goal: Directly supervise the daily operations and maintenance requirements of the
school District. Oversee the custodial and maintenance operations and ensure a
safe, clean and comfortable school environment; carry out administrative tasks
required to maintain and operate the plan to the required standards.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Project management. Plan for, review and monitor all District operational and maintenance projects in conjunction with the Business Administrator.
2. Budget and financial records. Maintain budget control for all operational and maintenance
accounts under the auspices of the Business Administrator;
a. Plan for, review and monitor all district capital projects;
b. Prepare and submit to the Business Administrator a preliminary plant operations and maintenance budget.
3. Daily operations. Supervise the daily operations of the District through the School Buildings and Grounds Staff with final responsibility to:
a. Maintain work schedules for proper maintenance in individual buildings;
b. Direct the preparation of playing fields and grounds, and other necessary facilities for athletics and other school activities;
c. Oversee repairs, ensure that preventive maintenance and lubrication schedules are met;
d. Assist in monitoring outside contractors to ensure contracts are adhered to;
e. Implement preventive maintenance program to ensure safe operation of equipment;
f. Ensure maintenance schedules and Department of Motor Vehicles inspections are conducted on district vehicles
g. Conduct periodic inspections of buildings.
4. Monitors and regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical use of fuel, water, and electricity.
5. Inspects each facility on a regular basis and confers with the custodians, principals, superintendent, and business administrator, as appropriate concerning the finds and recommendations for custodial or maintenance work.
6. Ensure Right-To-Know and AHERA compliance with maintenance personnel.
7. Supervises custodial staff.
8. Plan landscaping and grounds care to ensure effective and attractive schools.
9. Recommend the hiring and/or termination of facilities staff.
10. Ensure that custodial/maintenance personnel are regularly trained in the latest technology and safety procedures:
a. Monitors the time records of all Buildings and Grounds Staff in the school and certifies them for salary payment;
b. Evaluates the performance of custodians in accordance with board policy.
11. Recommend to the Business Administrator any agenda item of personnel, bidding, or matters relating to plant operations, maintenance for the Board of Education approval.
12. Develops and writes specifications for work to be awarded to outside contractors in concert with the School Business Administrator and directs contractors to submit written quotations and bids to the Board Office.
13. Supervise and oversee the improvement and renovation work performed by both in-house personnel and outside contractors, verifying that terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before recommending final payment.
14. Work with the Board's architectural and or engineering firms on capital projects and district initiatives.
15. Assist with the NJ State Department of Education monitoring for facilities.
16. Attend appropriate board committee and other meetings.
17. Directly oversee district snow removal operations and advise the Business Administrator and/or Superintendent of Schools on conditions.
18. Assist in the preparation of the district's Long Range Facilities Plan.
19. Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations in the school to ensure their safe condition, and make repairs and improvements pursuant to code and to building permits properly issued by the local municipal government.
20. Ensures that all fire/safety and environmental laws and regulations relating to the plant maintenance and operation are enforced.
21. Record keeping:
a. Completes custodial reports, building condition reports and other records as required;
b. Summit all necessary documentation to the Business Administrator relating to the State Department's QSAC report;
c. Inspection of inventory and review of recommendations to purchase supplies, tools, equipment, and fuel;
d. Analysis of preventative maintenance logs and other records as required.
22. Any other duties assigned by the Business Administrator.

Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) month year. Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy 3223 Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals.