Director Of Facilities

Plum Borough School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Plum Borough School District seeks a Director of Facilities to lead maintenance, operations, and safety across all district buildings and grounds in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.

You will supervise facilities staff, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors and engineers, ensure compliance with codes, and advance energy management and capital projects in support of district educational goals. This on-site leadership role requires strong collaboration with district leadership and school teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building operations, and grounds maintenance within educational or comparable institutional settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, operations, and safety of all district buildings and grounds.
• Lead facility planning, preventive maintenance programs, custodial services, and capital projects; coordinate with contractors, architects, and engineers.

Skills

Facilities management

Building operations

Grounds maintenance

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management

Tools

Facilities management software

Work order systems

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Plum Borough School District is a public school system just east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving more than 3,600 students across five schools and supported by nearly 600 employees. The district is guided by the mission of Purposeful Learning to Transform Tomorrow's Leaders, emphasizing meaningful, relevant instruction that responds to a changing world. Plum provides high expectations with intentional support, focusing on problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, adaptability, integrity, and empathy so learners are ready for life beyond graduation. The district continues to strengthen core academics, expand career and technical education, and broaden opportunities in arts, athletics, advanced coursework, college credit, and industry credentials, with graduation rates above the state average. Professionals joining Plum Borough School District enter a collaborative culture grounded in trust, respect, and continuous improvement, supported by strong partnerships with families, regional organizations, higher education, and industry.

Role Description

The Director of Facilities is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operations, and safety of all district buildings and grounds. This position leads facility planning, preventive maintenance programs, custodial services, and building improvements to ensure clean, safe, and functional learning environments. The Director manages budgets, vendor relationships, and capital projects, including coordination with contractors, architects, and engineers for renovations and new construction. Daily responsibilities include supervising facilities staff, scheduling inspections, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and implementing energy management and sustainability practices. The role also involves collaborating with district leadership, principals, and other departments on space utilization, emergency preparedness, and long-term facilities planning aligned with educational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building operations, and grounds maintenance within educational or comparable institutional settings.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), life safety systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and vendor contract oversight.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and ADA requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising, training, and evaluating facilities and custodial staff.
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction and renovation projects.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with district administrators, school staff, families, and external partners.
• Competence in using facilities management software, work order systems, and basic office productivity tools.
• Commitment to safety, risk management, and emergency response planning for school facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business administration,