Director Of Facilities

Director of Facilities

Leavenworth U.S.D. #453 • www.usd453.org

Director of Facilities

Purpose: The Director of Facilities is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Leavenworth Public Schools physical properties and grounds. The Director will work with a diverse group of staff- vendors- and contractors to accomplish this task. The Director must have good oral and written communication as they will communicate with department staff- district staff- the board of Education- and community members regularly. The Director will be responsible for guiding the department to maintain clean- safe- and compliant facilities.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer and/or Superintendent

Supervises: Building and Grounds Employees

Qualifications

• Five or more years of increasing responsibility related to management- facilities operation- custodial and construction trades.
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade or technical certification

• Associate or Bachelor`s degree in facility-related field

Essential Job Functions

• Directs the maintenance and the operation of the school facilities.

• Assist in recruiting- interviewing and placing maintenance and custodial personnel.

• Develops specifications- bidding documents and cost estimates for all projects and equipment being considered for maintenance and operation of the district facilities.

• Assists in preparing and administering a budget.

• Assists with the planning of new constructions- additions and/or alterations to present buildings.

• Monitors all building projects and calls the attention of the architects and the CFO to any oversights or deficiencies.

• Monitors all time sheets of all employees under his/her supervision.

• Develop cost estimates for labor- material and overhead to be used for repair projects.

• Reports on cost of work done- materials- used and labor expended when requested.

• Directs establishment of regular preventive maintenance programs and energy conservation.

• Develops and recommends priorities on repair projects.

• Administers the necessary laws and regulations related to safety and the maintenance and operation of the schools.

• Directs and monitors compliance with federal law as it relates to all buildings and grounds

• Monitors the legal requirements that pertain to the daily operations of maintenance and operations.

• Develops and updates policies and manuals related to the maintenance and operations.

• Develops enclosures and makes requested presentations at the board meetings.

• Performs other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires physical exertion to manually move- lift- carry- pull- or push heavy objects or materials.

• Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds.

• Requires stooping- kneeling- crawling- bending- turning- climbing- balancing- and reaching.

• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments- with numerous interruptions.

• Must work in and around dust- fumes- and odors

General Responsibilities

• Ability to assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition.

• Ability to assist in promoting the safety- health- and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.

• Ability to maintain a high standard of safety- cleanliness- and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.

• Ability to move equipment and materials within and between school buildings.

• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.

• Keep current on new information- innovative ideas and techniques.

• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative- courteous- and timely manner.

• Ability to keep information and records confidential.

• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

• Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities assigned.

• Ability to maintain school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.

• Ability to ensure all activities conforms to district guidelines.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.

• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner- and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to operate all equipment and machinery appropriately as necessary.

• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

• Maintain all facility records and blueprints.

• Maintain records of all regulated/mandatory inspections and training.

Contract Days: 260 Days

https://leavenworth453.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3163

Benefits Information

NA

Salary Information

NA

Employer Information

Leavenworth is the first city in the State of Kansas and blends the best of urban proximity to hometown living. Leavenworth is nestled in the rolling hills on the west bank of the Missouri River, only minutes away from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. It is an exciting time in Leavenworth with facility expansion and upgrades taking place as a result of the community`s support of a $36.7 million bond issue.

Leavenworth schools offer greater diversity than many schools in the area due in part to the international officers attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth and the Foreign Exchange Program. Enrollment in the district is approximately 4,000 students. Leavenworth has modern and technology-embedded classrooms structured with three PreK-4th grade elementary schools, a 5th-6th grade intermediate & 7th-8th middle school educational campus, and a 9th-12th grade high school. Leavenworth High School boasts the oldest and most successful JROTC in the country, 16 AP classes, more military service academy appointments than any school in the area, and more than 50 clubs/sports/activities in which students may participate. Come join us in preparing every student for success in every classroom, every day.