Assistant District Operations Director (Anticipated)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently manage diverse operational tasks with a high degree of success.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and team morale.
• Effective relationship management skills with vendors, contractors, and District personnel.
• Extensive expertise in modern facility management and custodial operations.
• Functional understanding of large-scale institutional food service and cafeteria operations.
• Significant experience with 208/480VAC 3-phase electrical hardware and associated control systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Effective digital literacy in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and operational management software.
• Deep understanding of logistics, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills for professional reporting and coordination.

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs the hiring, and coordinates training of all custodial and food service personnel.
• Performs the evaluation and strategic procurement of custodial supplies and equipment.
• Administers a comprehensive and current Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) program across all facilities.
• Optimizes the scheduling and deployment of substitute custodial personnel.
• Manages work and location schedule for the maintenance staff.
• Oversees and implements the procurement of maintenance materials, ensuring inventory readiness.
• Collaborates with building administrators on the performance evaluation of custodial and food service staff.
• Led monthly strategic meetings with head custodians to ensure standard alignment across the District.
• Formulates data-driven budget recommendations for maintenance, snow removal, and custodial equipment.
• Partners with food service leads to develop annual budgets and long-term projections for kitchen assets.
• Leads the public bidding process for meal vendors as required to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service.
• Conducts periodic safety and cleanliness audits of cafeterias and kitchens to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Maintains essential certifications for asbestos management and general regulatory compliance.
• Supports site administrators in maintaining facilities that enhance the instructional program.
• Coordinates with District delivery personnel to ensure efficient logistical flow.
• Proactively identifies and implements operational improvements and cost-saving measures.
• Designs and coordinates professional development pathways for maintenance and custodial personnel.
• Implements safety, security, and cleanliness standards while developing procedures for high-quality operations.

Benefits

The Assistant District Operations Director position is a twelve-month position. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually. Salary range is $65,000 - $80,000 based on years of experience. For more information, please contact Davis Appel, Director of Operations at dappel@plano88.org.