Director of Facilities

Monsonschools; Monson, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Monson Public Schools is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead planning, operation, and maintenance of all district facilities and grounds, including three school buildings and athletic fields. The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

The Director will develop long- and short-term maintenance plans, oversee capital projects, manage staff and outside contractors, ensure safety codes compliance, and promote environmentally

Qualifications

• Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in engineering, building trades, or related field.
• 7-10 years facilities maintenance/management experience with 5+ years supervisory.
• Massachusetts driver’s license with good driving record.
• Experience with snow plowing and snow removal.
• Knowledge of building maintenance methods; HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to respond to emergencies 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance and custodial tasks for all facilities and grounds.
• Develop long- and short-term maintenance plans and budgets.
• Oversee new construction, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Direct supervision of staff and staffing decisions within budget.
• Develop cleaning plans and ensure staff training.
• Manage building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Lead environmentally responsible practices and energy conservation.
• Coordinate Capital Improvement Plan and long-range facilities planning.
• Supervise external contractors and vendors.
• Prepare facilities for meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency responsiveness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Director of Facilities

Monson Public Schools - Monson, Massachusetts

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reporting to the superintendent or their designee, the Director of Facilities provides leadership and oversight for the planning, operation and maintenance of the Monson Public Schools ensuring that all facilities and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and responsive to the evolving needs of academic programs, staff, students, and the broader school community.

The work of the Director of Facilities is influenced by MPS's mission to maximize learning by adhering to high standards of academic achievement, preparing all students to become responsible, productive global citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in engineering, building trades, or related field (demonstrated applicable experience may be considered instead of education).
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of facilities maintenance or management experience required with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Possession of a Massachusetts driver’s license with good driving record.
• Experience with snow plowing and snow removal.
• Superior knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to building maintenance and care.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems and the ability to complete routine maintenance of these systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, facilitate and coordinate all maintenance and custodial tasks of Monson Public Schools’ facilities and grounds, including 3 school buildings, athletic fields, parking areas, and central office facilities.
• Develop long and short-term maintenance plans/programs (e.g., emergency response plans, pest management, annual budget, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring district resources are effectively utilized.
• Oversee and inspect new construction, renovation, repairs, preventative maintenance and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, schedules, budgets, and applicable building, safety, and accessibility codes.
• Provide direct supervision of all maintenance and custodial staff, perform personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Develop and maintain a cleaning plan for each facility, identifying frequency of and responsibility for each cleaning task and ensure staff have necessary training to complete each task.
• Manage building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy management systems, along with preventative maintenance programs and service contracts including facility rentals.
• Lead and sustain environmentally responsible facilities and grounds practices, including energy conservation, recycling, integrated pest management, and the use of environmentally preferred products.
• Assist the Superintendent and Director of Business & Operations in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the district’s Capital Improvement Plan and long-range facilities planning.
• Supervise and provide direction to outside contractors and other vendors performing maintenance functions on buildings and grounds.
• Supervise and/or perform various maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry, painting, masonry, equipment maintenance and furniture repair.
• Serve as the primary liaison with municipal departments, public safety officials, utility providers, and community organizations regarding facilities and grounds operations.
• Ensure district compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and state and local safety, health and procurement laws.
• Ensure snow removal and ice treatment operations are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible to minimize disruption to school.
• Perform weekend building checks as needed to monitor for emergencies (for example checking building heating on weekends of extreme cold).
• Coordinate summer repairs for school opening inspection.
• Monitor supply inventories and order supplies when necessary.
• Oversee the preparation of rooms and buildings for meetings and other events.
• Available on an on-call basis as needed.
• Perform similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires constant moderate physical effort, with occasional strenuous effort demanded. Requires extensive walking, reaching, standing, stooping and climbing when performing various job-related functions. Occasionally required to lift, move equipment which may weigh up to 100 pounds. Physical agility is required to access all areas. Requires the ability to work on ladders, staging and scaffolding. May spend entire shift engaged in physical activity. Vision and hearing correctable to normal ranges.

SALARY

$80,000-$90,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Monson Public School System considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical conditions or handicaps, or any other legally protected status.

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$80,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Facilities

Welcome to Monson Public Schools

Welcome to the Monson Public Schools. The mission of the Monson Public Schools is to maximize learning by adhering to high standards of academic achievement, preparing all students to become responsible, productive global citizens. The vision of the Monson Public Schools is to be a high performing, nurturing and dynamic learning environment, in which the community supports the stated mission, where staff and students are passionate, life-long learners. The Monson Public School System considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job-related medical conditions or handicaps, or any other legally protected status.

Job Requirements

• At least 7 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required