Director of Facilities & Operations

Primary Function

The Director of Facilities and Operations will oversee the day-to-day functioning of Facilities, Grounds, along with successful on-time and under-budget delivery of all construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspects repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently;
• specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations;
• approving inspection reports and payment requests.

Essential Functions

• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing the productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget for all maintenance, custodial, and trades positions.
• Recommends new hires, promotions, termination, and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the workforce.
• Maintains a safe work environment for district personnel and customers.
• Safeguards all district sites always looking their best.
• Prepares written/oral reports for presentation to the governing board concerning facilities and related issues.
• Schedules all annual inspections.
• Oversees all ordering and inventory of parts, tools, equipment, and supplies for maintenance and trades positions.
• Participates in the development of an annual budget for the areas of building maintenance, custodial, and trades, and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
• Maintains Preventive Maintenance and files state reports.
• Responsible for quality control at all sites regarding building systems, preventive maintenance, roof conditions, etc.
• Responsible for repairs on any district maintenance, custodial, and trades equipment.
• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours.
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.
• Aids in coordinating the custodial staff for facility rental events and coordinates with the Grounds Coordinator for athletic field schedules.
• Schedules all staff training and ensures employee certifications are up-to-date.
• Acts as a liaison for the district to the School Facilities Division for Building Renewal Grants and Adjacent Ways.
• Ensures that 24-7 On Call Services is properly delegated in the Facilities Department and serves as the back-up if all other facilities employees are unavailable.
• Supervises and directs all construction projects by ensuring general contractors, job-order contractors, or any direct subcontractor is held accountable for the highest quality work and warranty delivery.
• Inspects construction work for compliance with contract documents and keeps accurate project records.
• Aids in the development, in concert with the district's architect, of plans, programming, and construction documents for new schools and other district projects.
• Evaluates proposed materials and methods of construction.
• Ensures change orders are limited and that, if necessary, they are accurate and needed.
• Aids in the preparation of RFQs and RFPs for construction-related projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Required) Business, Management, Construction or related fields, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff in an educational environment.
• Experience working with developers, architects, and construction projects.
• Experience working with the State School Facilities Division preferred.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules relating to the statutes of the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Required to pass a criminal history background check.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, to stand, to walk, to go up and down stairs, to climb ladders, to carry objects, to operate foot and hand controls, to reach above the head, and to bend and reach below the waist.
• Occasionally the employee must be able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs or more pounds.
• This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, and depth perception.
• Some of the work performed by the employee will be done outdoors throughout the course of the year.
• Some of the work performed by the employee will be done on the roof of the buildings.
• The employee will be required to work in both heat and cold extremes, as well as during inclement conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Maricopa Unified School District Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability, Age Or Sexual Orientation In Admission And Access To Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or In Any Aspect Of Their Operations And Provides Equal Access To The Scouting America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Maricopa Unified School District Also Does Not Discriminate In Its Hiring Or Employment Practices. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Nondiscrimination Policies Title IX Coordinator Assistant Superintendent Of Human Resources Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100 Section 504/ADA Coordinator Director of Exceptional Student Services Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138 Telephone Number: 520-568-5100