Director, Facilities & Maintenance – Strategy & Operations

DeKalb County School District; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Director, Facilities & Maintenance to lead the planning, operations, and strategic alignment of maintenance services with capital construction and facility planning across district sites.

This role drives budget development, staffing, safety, and asset lifecycle management, collaborates with cross-divisional teams on master plans and capital projects, and provides regular updates to stakeholders to ensure safe, functional facilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field with focus on fostering continuous development and progression in workflow and operational efficiency.
• 9+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field.
• GAPSC Support Personnel License within three (3) months of hire.
• PM/PE/FMP/CFM or equivalent certification by IFMA or equivalent from BOMA/I preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects school buildings, grounds, and installations to maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and security.
• Develops and manages an annual budget and a 3–5 year master plan for facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborates on capital projects and with cross-divisional staff to develop comprehensive master plans.
• Manages staffing requirements to ensure efficient operation of facility services.
• Drives cost-reduction initiatives by considering asset life cycle and major maintenance projects.
• Provides regular status reports on maintenance issues to stakeholders and responds to concerns promptly.
• Makes strategic decisions with medium to long-term impact to keep facilities safe and functional.
• Analyzes data to inform decisions and improve practices.
• Supports staff development through direction, feedback, and mentorship.
• Contributes input into overall financial plans while maintaining fiscal accountability.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field

Job description

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Director, Facilities & Maintenance to lead the planning, operations, and strategic alignment of maintenance services with capital construction and facility planning across district sites.

This role drives budget development, staffing, safety, and asset lifecycle management, collaborates with cross-divisional teams on master plans and capital projects, and provides regular updates to stakeholders to ensure safe, functional facilities for