Assistant Director of Facilities

Mehlville R-9 School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mehlville R-9 School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Facilities in St. Louis, MO, for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports maintenance, repair, and operations across district facilities and grounds.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance staffing, managing work orders, reviewing bids, and forecasting major asset replacements. A high school diploma plus asbestos awareness certification and 5+ years of management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Asbestos Awareness Program.
• 5+ years of job-related experience including managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates departmental activities in the absence of the Director.
• Assists with maintenance work order system and prioritizing tasks.
• Reviews vendor proposals and contracts, overseeing in the Director's absence.
• Maintains the District's 20-year Capital Improvement Plan and asset replacement cycles.
• Leads department meetings and ensures safety and operational briefing delivery.
• Oversees custodial scheduling and district-wide facilities operations.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Asbestos Awareness Certification

Job description

Assistant Director of Facilities

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969481
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Assistant Director of Facilities

Mehlville School District - Facilities Department

2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Facilities assists in managing the maintenance, repair, and operational upkeep of all district facilities and grounds. This role provides strategic leadership to maintenance and custodial personnel, ensures efficient workflow and scheduling, and serves as a key liaison between departmental leadership and school staff to maintain a safe, clean, and optimal learning environment.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Asbestos Awareness Program.
• 5 plus years of job-related prior experience including managerial experience.

Essential Job Functionsinclude the following:Other Duties May Be Assigned

• Coordinates departmental activities in the absence of the Director.
• Assists with management of the maintenance work order system and prioritizing to optimize effective work order completion.
• Assists with the preparation of bid specifications; reviews and approves vendor proposals and contract awards, assuming full oversight in the absence of the Director.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the District’s 20-year Capital Improvement Plan, forecasting replacement cycles for major assets (roofing, HVAC, asphalt, fleet).
• Commit to ongoing training on the Energy Management Control System (EMCS) to provide seamless operational and scheduling support when needed.
• Leads regular department meetings to facilitate open communication, share district updates, and conduct safety/operational briefings.
• Manages district-wide custodial scheduling and substitute placement to ensure optimal building coverage and cleanliness during the school year, summer months, and inclement weather.
• Coordinates, organizes training and compliance, and supervises the work of the facilities department and department managers throughout the District.
• Coordinates district-wide special events and elections.
• Serves as a point of contact for district emergencies and urgent service calls, including after-hours and weekend response as needed.
• Assists with budget oversight for the Facilities department; including but not limited to custodial, maintenance, and grounds.
• Oversees orders, inventories, and distribution of custodial and maintenance supplies.
• Approves purchase orders for custodial supplies and ensures expenses are within budget.
• Conducts interviews and recommends applicants for hire for Facilities and Custodial positions, including temporary summer employees.
• Reviews timesheets for accuracy and approves payroll for maintenance and custodial employees.
• Responds to and resolves personnel matters; providing follow-ups as appropriate
• Prepares and submits probationary and annual performance evaluations for custodial supervisors, facilities supervisors, head custodians; reviews submitted custodian evaluations for accuracy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the maintenance and custodial departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending for hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, in collaboration with building administrators as needed; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

We appreciate your interest in Mehlville School District!

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Facilities

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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