Facilities Director - School Buildings Facilities Department

Full-time with excellent benefits

Anticipated Starting Salary: $102,455 to $115,000*

Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, FSAs, deferred compensation plan, and more!

*Candidates' qualifications and experience and issues of internal equity will be considered.

GENERAL PURPOSE This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of the Facilities Department for school buildings, including the management of all school building capital projects, maintenance, and energy management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to satisfaction.

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, coordinates and budgets the activities of the Facilities Department for school buildings, including all aspects of building and facility operations and maintenance.
• Provides for repair, maintenance, renovation and replacement of school buildings and mechanical equipment.
• Prepares specifications for the work to be done under contract; oversees the work and the work order system; inspects the construction, repairs and renovations. • Develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for all school buildings and equipment.
• With the Energy Manager, develops an energy management system and implementation plan for all school buildings and equipment.
• Oversees the development of School Department objectives, plans and goals; conceives and recommends a range of programs/services designed to support objectives and strategic planning initiatives and to enhance the provision of quality service.
• Develops and recommends to the Superintendent of Schools major Facilities Department plans and policies affecting the school community and the public; implements plans upon approval; assesses their effectiveness and recommends/implements modifications as needed.
• Works with and assists School Building Committees and other departments on major construction and renovation projects for the School Department; assists with the selection process of architects, engineers and contractors; monitors progress for adherence to plans and specifications, project timelines and budgets.
• Prepares plan specifications for various maintenance functions; coordinates and supervises the activities of private contractors.
• Working with the Procurement Department and Town Facilities Director, establishes contracts for various maintenance services and functions where doing so will result in economies of scale and cost savings.
• Makes periodic visits and inspections to all school buildings; keeps records of each building and equipment.
• Assists the Superintendent of Schools in the annual preparation of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Implements a computer tracking system to prioritize maintenance projects. • Develops and presents School Department budget requests to the Superintendent of Schools; authorizes and expends funds consistent with Town policies and procedures; monitors budgets to ensure compliance with approved levels and takes corrective action as required.
• Meets regularly with School Department staff to coordinate services and solicit their input and feedback regarding facilities operation and maintenance.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the Director of Facilities assigned to Town buildings.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in facilities management or engineering; supplemented by 7 - 10 years of experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and educational buildings and systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, and tools/equipment used in the care and maintenance of buildings, systems, and equipment.
• Price trends and quality of materials and equipment used in building construction and maintenance.
• Applicable laws, regulations and codes related to building maintenance and repair. • Hazards and safety precautions common to facility management and repair. • The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.

Ability to:

• Multi-task and prioritize work.
• Analyze, manage, and utilize data to improve operations.
• Provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees to work toward common goals.
• Oversee the work of contract workers and take appropriate action where work is deficient or fails to meet contract requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, contractors, residents, and members of the general public.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with facilities staff assigned to Town buildings.
• Appropriately safeguard confidential information.
• Exercise sound judgment.

Skill in:

• Oral and written communications.
• Preparing reports and making presentations.
• Customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
• Strategic thinking and decision making.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & CREDENTIALS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical elements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Work is performed both indoors and outside; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or bend. • The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, electrical currents, heavy machinery, and smoke.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and sometimes more.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Superintendent of Schools

Supervision Given: Supervises the work of third-party contractors performing work on School property; confers with the Director of Facilities for Town buildings with respect to the work of the HVAC Technician, Electrician, and Plumber

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Selections shall be made on the basis of qualifications, ability, and dependability. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job posting does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover employment application along with a resume and cover letter to: [email protected], or by mail or hand delivery to Human Resources Department, Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Resumes may be attached to the employment application but may not serve as a substitute for completing the required employment application. The Employment Application may be obtained on the Town's website here, or by visiting the Human Resources Department, or by calling (978) 688-9526.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.