Director of Operations

Sylvania; Humboldt (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Kansas seeks a Director of Operations to oversee transportation, facilities maintenance, and custodial services. The role ensures a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include supervising roughly 15 staff, planning professional development, coordinating schedules and payroll, and managing contracts. A Class B CDL with P and S endorsements is required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience with operations within facilities maintenance, custodial services, or pupil transportation systems.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire.
• Hold or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Strong administrative, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and direct approximately 15 transportation, maintenance, and custodial personnel.
• Plan, organize, and provide ongoing professional development and safety instruction for department staff.
• Oversee the district’s transportation operations, including bus routes and field trips.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, custodial services, and grounds coordination across multiple sites.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and contracted services per district policies and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Job description

Apply soon. Initial review of applications on October 2, 2026.

The Director of Operations serves as a key administrative leader responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the school district’s operational support services, including transportation, facilities maintenance, and custodial services. This role ensures a safe, efficient, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Departmental Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, evaluate, and direct the daily performance of approximately 15 transportation, maintenance, and custodial personnel.
• Plan, organize, and provide ongoing professional development, training, and safety instruction for department staff.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and supportive team environment through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Manage scheduling, work assignments, coverage, and approval of payroll time for department staff.

Transportation Operations

• Oversee the safe, efficient, and timely operation of the district's 4 daily bus routes, field trips, staff vehicle use, and extracurricular transport.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and transportation regulations, including vehicle inspections and driver certifications.
• Operate a school bus on a regular or substitute route as needed.
• Complete required reports and maintain appropriate paperwork.

Facilities & Maintenance Operations

• Oversee preventive maintenance, routine repairs, and long-term capital improvement projects across all 5 facility sites.
• Supervise custodial staff to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary school buildings and grounds.
• Manage emergency maintenance responses, seasonal groundskeeping (e.g., snow removal, lawn care), and contractor compliance/inspections.
• Coordinate contracted services from outside companies.
• Collaborate with the Grounds Department on snow and ice removal.

Fiscal & Operational Management

• Procure supplies, equipment, and contracted services in accordance with district purchasing policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate department records, including driver files, equipment logs, maintenance histories, and building safety documentation.

Qualifications & Knowledge Requirements

• Experience: Experience with operations within facilities maintenance, custodial services, or pupil transportation systems. Leadership experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Valid driver’s license at time of hire.
  • Hold or obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to get along well with others, build relationships, and collaborate with staff, school leadership, and the community.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Working knowledge of state and federal safety regulations, building operations, basic maintenance trades, and fleet management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and operating vehicles or equipment.
• Work Environment:
  • Split time between professional office conditions, school buildings, mechanical/maintenance areas, bus garages, and outdoor weather conditions.
  • Occasional exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, and varying weather extremes.
  • Requires participation in the drug/alcohol screening pool.

Salary based upon experience and education.