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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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