Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Director of Operations and Sustainability
Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park, Illinois, us, 60303
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Operations and Maintenance
Date Posted: 8/5/2024
Location: Central Office
Position: Director of Operations & Sustainability
Revised July 2024
Perm/contract: 12-month Position - Exempt
Department: Business Department
Primary Reporting Location: District 97 Central Office 260 Madison St Oak Park, Illinois
Level: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Date Available: TBD
About the District
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is a PK-8 elementary school district serving the students of Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois. The district consists of 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools which serve 5,532 students.
Oak Park School District is a highly diverse and welcoming school community for all. Our community has a history of being forward-thinking and inclusive.
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the Role
The Director of Operations & Sustainability provides the building engineers and custodial services staff with assignments and schedules, helping to manage and guide the work, ensuring completion of building projects following district standards. The Director is expected to ensure the safety of workers, students, staff, and community members.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
Coordinates building cleaning and general upkeep projects with building engineers.
Tours regularly and inspects custodial and building engineer work.
Utilizes cleaning and facility operational standards.
Supports personnel as assigned to maximize workforce efficiency.
Directs and supervises the substitute custodial program.
Responds to emergencies during and after hours.
Manages procedures necessary in receiving, routing, and recording materials and supplies.
Coordinates the custodial supply bidding process.
Schedules staff to cover events and building rentals.
Coordinates with local governing bodies and initiatives.
Facilitates and participates in meetings for sustainability.
Researches and supports grant proposal development.
Collaborates with senior leaders to communicate with parents and students.
Brings leading-edge knowledge to school leadership.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:
Materials handling procedures, inventory techniques, safety practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of the overall custodial operation.
Building HVAC systems.
Electrical equipment, lighting systems, painting, carpentry.
Proven aptitude for successful completion of tasks.
Flexibility is required to meet deadlines, assign schedules, supervise staff, and complete tasks.
Candidate Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Post secondary education is preferred.
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.
Previous experience in building maintenance and cleaning regimens is desirable.
Must be willing to adjust work hours to coordinate outcomes from multiple shifts.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires working in standard office, school, and building site environments, as well as being able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Ability to work at heights on ladders and automatic lifts. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around up to 85% of the day.
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Date Posted: 8/5/2024
Location: Central Office
Position: Director of Operations & Sustainability
Revised July 2024
Perm/contract: 12-month Position - Exempt
Department: Business Department
Primary Reporting Location: District 97 Central Office 260 Madison St Oak Park, Illinois
Level: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Date Available: TBD
About the District
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is a PK-8 elementary school district serving the students of Oak Park in Cook County, Illinois. The district consists of 8 elementary schools and 2 middle schools which serve 5,532 students.
Oak Park School District is a highly diverse and welcoming school community for all. Our community has a history of being forward-thinking and inclusive.
Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About the Role
The Director of Operations & Sustainability provides the building engineers and custodial services staff with assignments and schedules, helping to manage and guide the work, ensuring completion of building projects following district standards. The Director is expected to ensure the safety of workers, students, staff, and community members.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
Coordinates building cleaning and general upkeep projects with building engineers.
Tours regularly and inspects custodial and building engineer work.
Utilizes cleaning and facility operational standards.
Supports personnel as assigned to maximize workforce efficiency.
Directs and supervises the substitute custodial program.
Responds to emergencies during and after hours.
Manages procedures necessary in receiving, routing, and recording materials and supplies.
Coordinates the custodial supply bidding process.
Schedules staff to cover events and building rentals.
Coordinates with local governing bodies and initiatives.
Facilitates and participates in meetings for sustainability.
Researches and supports grant proposal development.
Collaborates with senior leaders to communicate with parents and students.
Brings leading-edge knowledge to school leadership.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:
Materials handling procedures, inventory techniques, safety practices, and procedures.
Working knowledge of the overall custodial operation.
Building HVAC systems.
Electrical equipment, lighting systems, painting, carpentry.
Proven aptitude for successful completion of tasks.
Flexibility is required to meet deadlines, assign schedules, supervise staff, and complete tasks.
Candidate Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Post secondary education is preferred.
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.
Previous experience in building maintenance and cleaning regimens is desirable.
Must be willing to adjust work hours to coordinate outcomes from multiple shifts.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires working in standard office, school, and building site environments, as well as being able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Ability to work at heights on ladders and automatic lifts. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents. Ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around up to 85% of the day.
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