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Grayslake Community Consolidated School District 46

Director of Operations and Maintenance

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


Position Type:Administration/Director

Date Posted:11/8/2024

Location:District Office

Date Available:07/01/2024

Closing Date:12/20/2024Community Consolidated School District 46 Job Description

Title: Director of Operations & MaintenanceReports To: Assistant Superintendent of FinanceDepartment: Operations & MaintenanceClassification: 260/12 monthFLSA 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 blueprintsKnowledge of architecture, construction, engineering, plant operation, maintenance operations and safetyKnowledge of principles and practices related to the management of maintenance, custodial, warehouse, and landscape activitiesKnowledge of local, state and national building codes including Health Life SafetyKnowledge of federal, state, and district policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to job functionsPositive interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, to work professionally with staff and experience establishing effective and collaborative relationships with community members and other agenciesTechnical competencies in a variety of areas including the use of technology, mathematics skills, writing, organization, problem-solving, project management, and record keepingExperience in preparing and maintaining accurate recordsExperience in the operation of standard office equipment and computers, including spreadsheets and word processing softwareExperience in budget development and management for capital projects, building maintenance, and district/plant operationsAbility to maintain confidentiality related to personnel and other District records and informationHave 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 instructionProvides leadership and supervises the Facilities ManagerProvides leadership and support for the maintenance, custodial, and operations clerical staffAdvises 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 facilitiesDevelops a plan for evaluating, inspecting and maintaining all facilities and systems in the districtOversees all phases of construction projectsEnsures compliance with all codes and requirements related to safetyOversees the hiring, training and evaluating of all operations and maintenance staffCreates opportunities for an ongoing dialogue with principals and staff to support district initiatives through regularly scheduled meetingsCommunicates, interacts and works effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgroundsProvides leadership to the Safety & Security CommitteeLead district sustainability efforts, including solar, energy management and compostingAbility to promote and follow District, building, and department policies and proceduresCreates 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 constructionOther 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.

SALARYRegionally competitive. Based on experience.