27-36 Director of Facilities

TrulyHired; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hopkinton Public School System seeks a Director of Facilities to lead maintenance, custodial services, and capital planning across all district buildings and grounds.

You will manage budgets, support school construction projects, and develop long-term capital plans while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and energy efficiency.

Bachelor's in related field; 5+ years supervisory experience; licenses or ability to obtain; strong leadership and budgeting skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building and grounds care.
• Skills with spreadsheet, word processing, calendar/scheduling tools, BMS, facilities use, work order, and maintenance/performance management software.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, management, organization and budget development and management.
• Knowledge of municipal construction and procurement (M.G.L. 7, 30, 30B, 149).
• Licenses/certifications to oversee district facilities operations (e.g., MCPPO, Construction License, OSHA 10, Pesticide, Hoisting, EPA, etc.).
• Alternatives to qualifications considered and aligned with policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and budget operation and maintenance for all district facilities.
• Collaborate with district and town leadership on current and future school construction projects.
• Plan and advocate capital projects via the 10-year capital plan with stakeholder input.
• Inspect district facilities to ensure high standards of workmanship, safety and security.
• Create performance standards for custodians and maintenance staff; provide regular status reports.
• Oversee procurement and inventory control for custodial/maintenance supplies.
• Manage building management systems and oversee maintenance operations.
• Support energy reduction and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Facilities Mgmt

Leadership

Budgeting

Project planning

Supervision

BMS knowledge

Procurement

Licenses

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Construction or related field

Job description

Job Description

Title: Director of Facilities

Type of Position: Full-time (1.0), anticipated start 10/5/25026; salary commensurate with experience (salary range $130,000-$150,000)

Location: District, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Area of Consideration: All qualified candidates

The Director of Facilities provides leadership for maintenance, capital planning, custodial services and construction across all buildings, grounds, and installations, and the activities of related staff, to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained. The Director supports ongoing and future school construction projects, prepares annual operating and capital budgets, advocates for their approval and operates the Department within such established budgets. The Director ensures daily custodial and maintenance needs are met, develops long-term capital plans, meets energy reduction/sustainability objectives and successfully completes capital projects. The incumbent advocates for the Department to obtain necessary support for projects, budgets and staff, and provides leadership and direction to a diverse group of employees.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field;
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required. Experience in facilities management preferred, but not required;
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds;
• Skills using spreadsheet, word processing, and calendar/scheduling tools, building management systems (BMS), facilities use, work order, maintenance and performance management software;
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of leadership, planning, management, organization, and budget development and management; ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations;
• Knowledge of municipal construction and procurement, including M.G.L. Chapters 7, 30, 30B and 149;
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period following employment, the licenses and certifications necessary to oversee district facilities operations. Examples include: MCPPO certification, a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License, OSHA 10 Construction Safety certification, a Pesticide Applicator License, a Hoisting License (Category 1C/2A or equivalent), EPA certifications related to environmental management (including air and water quality, integrated pest management, asbestos, radon, and airborne diseases), and/or other licenses or certifications as determined by the Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operating Officer.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent/COO or the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.

• Plans, develops, implements, and budgets for operation and maintenance activities in all school and designated municipal facilities.
• Collaborates with District and Town leadership on ongoing and future school construction projects;
• Plans, develops, and advocates for capital projects by managing and updating the department's 10-year capital plan. Collaboratively seeks input from school principals and other stakeholders in preparing plans. Implements approved plans, assesses their effectiveness and recommends modifications and adjustments as required.
• Inspects all district buildings, grounds, and installations on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained. With the supervisors, coordinates custodial and maintenance work assignments, work schedules, and assignment of overtime including community use and emergency response. Consults with the Assistant Superintendent/COO on assignments and facility needs. Assists in recruitment, assignment, evaluation, transfer, promotion/demotion, or dismissal of all district custodial and maintenance staff;
• Creates and maintains performance standards for all custodians and maintenance workers and provides monthly facility and personnel status reports to the Assistant Superintendent/COO. Evaluates Head Custodians, Supervisors, and Coordinators with input from building principals, and Custodians and Maintenance Technicians with input from the Supervisors;
• Develops and conducts a continuing program for staff orientation, training and development, including health and safety. Provides input in collective bargaining;
• Oversees purchasing function of all custodial/maintenance services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with state procurement regulations. Maintains and oversees a coordinated inventory control program;
• Applies working knowledge of various building management systems including, but not limited to HVAC, ATC controls, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, kitchen equipment, fire & intrusion alarms, intercom, telephone, data, irrigation, and vehicles & equipment sufficient to trouble‑shoot such systems and equipment, and oversee maintenance operations of same;
• Apply working knowledge of landscaping and sports turf management sufficient to oversee grounds and athletic field care & maintenance;
• Other duties, as assigned.

Incomplete applications are not able to be considered.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.