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Los Angeles Unified School District

Director of facilities maintenance operations

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Director of Facilities Maintenance Operations

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career, and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Branch is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and operating facilities at the District's 1,300 schools and centers, as well as various administrative sites. The M&O team consists primarily of custodial and trades classifications, which include: air conditioning repair technicians, asbestos abatement workers, custodial workers, carpenters, electricians, floor covering installers, gardeners, glaziers, machinists, painters, pest management technicians, plumbers, plant managers, piano and instrument repair technicians, roofers, tile layers, and tree surgeons. M&O has a workforce of approximately 5,200, which includes 2,880 employees in the M&O Areas and District offices, and 2,300 school-based custodial employees.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations (M&O) will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Facilities Services Division M&O Branch in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of District facilities and equipment.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pending Personnel Commission ApprovalEducation:Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, facilities management, planning, construction management, business or public administration. Courses in business administration, public relations, maintenance planning, accounting, school finance, personnel management, and communications are preferable. A graduate degree in any subject is preferred.Experience:Ten years of management experience overseeing facilities management activities, including responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing capital maintenance and repair projects, or facilities maintenance, or facilities operations, or any combination of these areas.The following work experience is preferable:Experience with LEED certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)Experience with MAXIMO or an equivalent maintenance management systemSpecial:

A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is preferable.A valid California Driver's License to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have management-level experience in facilities maintenance and operations within large public, private, government, or non-profit organizations. Experience in public education is a plus.Key Qualifications:Leadership: A forward-looking leader who can inspire and galvanize others toward a shared vision of the future.Work Style: A direct, results-oriented, yet approachable and collaborative work style.Labor Relations: Experience with collaborative labor/management relations.Operational Expertise: Extensive experience in building and maintaining a high-performing, service-oriented facilities maintenance and operations organization.Decision-Making: Ability to synthesize extensive information and data for use in decision-making.Resilience: Professional resilience in a high-demand work environment.Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your cover letter and resume.APPLICATION PROCESS

For technical assistance with the online application, please contact us at (213) 241-3455.ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying.

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