Director of Facilities, Maintenance, & Custodial Operations

The DM Burr Group; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Oxford Community Schools in Oxford, MI seeks a Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Operations to oversee the district’s facilities, grounds, and related services, ensuring safe, efficient and clean operations across all buildings.

This full-time, year-round role manages budgets, coordinates with administrators, oversees custodial contracts, energy conservation, and preventative maintenance, and leads a team of maintenance staff to support district priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of general maintenance, supervision, mechanical/electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, HVACR and related areas.
• All relevant federal, state, and local compliance reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, parents and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district building operations including maintenance, facilities, and custodial services.
• Authorize operational changes in conjunction with administrators.
• Participate in planning and overseeing bond issues or renovations.
• Prepare specifications and cost estimates for proposed work and bidding requirements.
• Develop and manage facilities plan in collaboration with administration.
• Oversee budgets for maintenance and operations.
• Monitor and manage responsibilities for district facilities insurance.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance knowledge

HVACR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Facilities Planning certification

Job description

Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Operations – Oxford Schools

Location: Oxford School District, Oxford, MI

Schedule: Full-time, Year Round

Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000 commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday

Primary Function:

The Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Operations will oversee the efficient, safe, and clean operations of the district’s facilities and grounds. All building and district activities pertaining to these operations will be managed and authorized through this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the district's building operations including maintenance, facilities, and custodial services.
• Provide authorization, working in conjunction with building and district administrators, for all operational functions (i.e., changes in physical plant, change in operations functions).
• Participate in the planning and overseeing of district bond issues or building renovations.
• Prepare specifications and cost estimates of proposed work activities and required project or equipment bidding requirements.
• Develop, in conjunction with administration, oversee and manage facilities plan.
• Oversee and manage budgets in the areas of maintenance and operations.
• Serve as resource regarding insurance for district facilities.
• On call for district emergencies involving buildings, safety, etc.
• Monitor energy conservation for the district.
• Manage the physical condition and general operation of all buildings in the district. Conduct routine and periodic inspections of schools and facilities.
• Monitor the performance of the custodial contractor and serve as a liaison regarding issues relating to district custodial service. Provide recommendations for continuance of contracts.
• Supervise and direct the maintenance department/employees, monitoring maintenance and repair of district facilities and equipment, development, implementation and operation of work order system, preventative maintenance schedules, replacement schedules, etc.
• Monitor inspection and maintenance of district's fire and security alarm systems.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Openly support and abide by all school board policies, legal procedures, and administrative regulations.
• Actively support and advance the vision and mission of Oxford Community Schools.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications – Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of successful supervisory experience in an appropriate field.
• Leadership abilities as evidenced by previous and/or current employment.
• Knowledge of and experience in general maintenance, supervision, mechanical/electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, HVACR, chemical application, facilities planning, water testing, and other appropriate areas, as needed.
• All relevant federal, state, and local required compliance reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, parents and the school community.
• Facilities Planning certification and or other appropriate or related certifications.
• Ability to clearly communicate, both oral and written, and interpret and implement district procedures, policies, and union contracts.
• Possess appropriate reasoning, mathematical, language and communication skills. The individual must have the ability to read and interpret documents, as well as the ability to compile and write reports and correspondence.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.