Facilities and Transportation Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Housing Management
  • Direct and oversee maintenance operations for all housing properties, units, grounds, and related facilities.
  • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Schedule and monitor repairs, renovations, inspections, and capital improvement projects.
  • Ensure housing units meet health, safety, and occupancy standards.
  • Cook up and prioritize maintenance requests.
  • Supervise maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors.
  • Conduct regular property inspections and document maintenance needs.
  • Ensure compliance with housing regulations, building codes, environmental standards, and safety requirements.
  • Assist with court enforced lockouts
• Head Start Facilities Management
  • Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of all Head Start facilities and grounds.
  • Develop preventive maintenance schedules and facility improvement plans.
  • Cook up facility inspections, repairs, renovations, and safety upgrades.
  • Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, fire codes, and health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain records of facility inspections, maintenance activities, and corrective actions.
  • Manage service contracts and vendor relationships for facility-related services.
• Transportation Management
  • Direct transportation operations for Head Start programs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations and Head Start transportation requirements.
  • Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repair schedules.
  • Cook up transportation routes, schedules, and vehicle assignments.
  • Ensure drivers maintain required certifications, licenses, and training.
  • Investigate transportation incidents and implement corrective measures.
  • Maintain transportation records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance management, facilities management, transportation management, or related operations.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, transportation safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with affordable housing, community action agencies, or Head Start programs.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and transportation regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, capital improvement projects, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Professional certifications in facilities, maintenance, or transportation management are desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to inspect housing units, facilities, grounds, and vehicles.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel between program sites and attend meetings as required.