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Community Consolidated School District 46

Director of Operations and Maintenance

Community Consolidated School District 46, Grayslake, Illinois, United States, 60030


Apply Online at: https://d46.org/careers/career-opportunities/?category=Administration

Community Consolidated School District 46 Job Description

Title:

Director of Operations & Maintenance

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent of Finance

Department:

Operations & Maintenance

Classification:

260/12 month

FLSA Status:

Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Director of Operations & Maintenance is directly responsible for providing a physical learning environment that is clean, safe, well-maintained, attractive and functions smoothly. This position manages day-to-day operations, as well as develops a long-range plan for the maintenance, custodial, and grounds functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred qualifications include:

At least five years’ experience in planning, management and coordination of facilities, with responsibility for custodial/maintenance services, landscaping and construction.

Certification in project management.

LEED Certification and/or familiarity with green initiatives.

Experience working with architects, engineers and other professional services related to capital projects and repairs.

Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science

Required qualifications include:

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance and HVAC. Have a strong understanding of building automation systems (BAS) and be able to read and understand schematics and blueprints.

Knowledge of architecture, construction, engineering, plant operation, maintenance operations and safety.

Knowledge of principles and practices related to the management of maintenance, custodial, warehouse, and landscape activities.

Knowledge of local, state and national building codes including Health Life Safety.

Knowledge of federal, state, and district policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to job functions.

Positive interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, to work professionally with staff and experience establishing effective and collaborative relationships with community members and other agencies.

Technical competencies in a variety of areas including the use of technology, mathematics skills, writing, organization, problem-solving, project management, and record keeping.

Experience in preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Experience in the operation of standard office equipment and computers, including spreadsheets and word processing software.

Experience in budget development and management for capital projects, building maintenance, and district/plant operations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality related to personnel and other District records and information.

Have a valid Illinois driver’s license and ability to respond to 24-hour per day emergency calls and implement appropriate response actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and communicates a vision for aligning the district’s facilities with current best practices for the delivery of instruction.

Provides leadership and supervises the Facilities Manager.

Provides leadership and support for the maintenance, custodial, and operations clerical staff.

Advises and serves as a resource to the Superintendent, members of the Board and district administrators in all areas related to the District’s operation and maintenance of its facilities.

Develops a plan for evaluating, inspecting and maintaining all facilities and systems in the district.

Oversees all phases of construction projects.

Ensures compliance with all codes and requirements related to safety.

Oversees the hiring, training and evaluating of all operations and maintenance staff.

Creates opportunities for an ongoing dialogue with principals and staff to support district initiatives through regularly scheduled meetings.

Communicates, interacts and works effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Provides leadership to the Safety & Security Committee.

Lead district sustainability efforts, including solar, energy management and composting.

Ability to promote and follow District, building, and department policies and procedures.

Creates and manages department budgets in a fiscally responsible manner, and consults with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance/CSBO on all financial matters related to facilities and construction.

Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stopping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and some fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

SALARY

Regionally competitive. Based on experience.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract

Pay:

From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person

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