Director of Facilities

Newport School District; Sau; On-site; PKR 24,917,000 - 35,991,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Facilities at SAU 43 ensures all buildings and grounds meet regulatory requirements and maintains a safe, healthy environment. The role coordinates maintenance, procurement, and renovation efforts while guiding district staff and custodial teams.

Responsibilities include budget development with the Business Administrator, progress reporting to the District Office and School Board, and ensuring safety standards across facilities. Strong collaboration and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating daily facilities functions.
• Maintains forms, records and reports for public record.
• Inspects buildings for workmanship, safety, and security.
• Manages safe operation of service vehicles and equipment.
• Develops operating and capital budgets with the Business Administrator.
• Communicates facility issues to principals and District staff.
• Trains and evaluates custodial staff.
• Coordinates with District staff on space planning and procurement.
• Maintains safety compliance including OSHA, AHERA, MSDS.

Skills

Independent worker

Deadline oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Associates Degree or Equivalent

Job description

• Location:
  SAU 43

The Director of Facilities ensures all buildings and grounds meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements for a safe, healthy, and clean environment, and helps to coordinate and manage building maintenance, procurement, facility repairs and renovation efforts.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree or Equivalent work experience. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of daily functions of all facilities
• Ensures forms, records and reports are properly completed and maintained for the public record
• Inspects school buildings, grounds, and installations regularly for the purpose of maintaining high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security
• Manages and ensures the safe operation of service vehicles, motorized equipment and office equipment
• Develops the operations budgets in collaboration with the Business Administrator
• Assists with operational and capital budget planning. Develops cost-savings initiatives
• Provides regular reports for the purpose of conveying information including but not limited to: projects, maintenance issues and property/high-value items to the District office and School Board
• Communicates and responds to school principals and District staff on school facility issues for the purpose of correcting and/or making repairs as appropriate. Resolves issues and responds to requests for information and provides assistance
• Trains, develops and evaluates custodial staff
• Organizes and implements an orientation and onboarding program to convey the proper operation and maintenance of school facilities
• Conducts professional development to maintain a consistent and high standard of services
• Assists to coordinate and complete all phases of the project-life cycle for maintenance and construction projects
• Coordinates with District staff to support space planning
• Conducts procurement for supplies, equipment and services across the District
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure quality control and customer service
• Maintains compliance with all safety requirements including fire and life safety, AHERA, OSHA, occupational safety and MSDS to ensure safe operations of all facilities, grounds and associated products
• Takes actions to maintain a safe work environment and reduce worker compensation claims
• Maintains internal controls for accountability and performance consistent with department and District goals, objectives and standards
• Stays informed of the latest trends and products for the operation, maintenance and repair of facilities
• Participates in monthly meetings with the Business Administrator
• Assists other personnel and performs other duties as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Serves on the District Leadership Team
• Other duties as assigned.