Director of Facilities

School Administrative Unit 43; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 43 in Newport, New Hampshire seeks a Director of Facilities to ensure all buildings meet regulatory safety and health standards, coordinate maintenance, procurement and renovation efforts.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, ability to work independently and with teams, and a track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily facilities operations and maintenance across multiple sites.
• Ensure proper records, reports, and public records are maintained.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and installations for safety, cleanliness and quality.
• Manage service vehicles, equipment and office systems.
• Develop and monitor operations budgets with the Business Administrator.
• Assist with operational and capital budget planning and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide regular reports on projects, maintenance issues and assets to District office and School Board.
• Communicate with principals and District staff to address facility issues and coordinate repairs.
• Train, develop and evaluate custodial staff and onboarding programs.
• Support space planning and procurement for supplies and services.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Education

Associates Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Director of Facilities

School Administrative Unit 43 School Administrative Unit 43 - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps Richards Elementary School - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps Newport High School - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps Newport Middle School - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946958

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Administration > Facilities

Welcome to School Administrative Unit 43, Richards Elementary School, Newport High School, Newport Middle School, Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center

Job Requirements

• Project Management, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required