District Facilities & Operations Leader

Memspa; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandercook Lake Public Schools is seeking a Central Office – 1st Line Administrative Facilities Manager to oversee operating and capital budgets for district facilities. The role requires expert supervision of maintenance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with staff and outside contractors.

The position emphasizes strong communication, safety, and project management skills to support district buildings and grounds throughout the school calendar and after-hours programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Preferred: 5+ years hands-on campus, facilities, and operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages, and monitors operating and capital budgets for facilities.
• Directs preventive maintenance of systems and buildings and performs repairs when necessary.
• Represents the district as the primary interface with staff and contractors for facilities maintenance.
• Supervises and inspects work by outside contractors and verifies contract fulfillment before payment.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (federal and state) for buildings/systems and liaises with officials for inspections.
• Inspects buildings and utility systems to identify alterations or repairs needed.
• Identifies and purchases products for cleaning/maintaining facilities.
• Ensures supplies and tools are safely stored and inventoried.
• Supervises grounds and custodial staff; sets work schedules and project costs.
• Keeps current in Facilities Management theory and practice; attends meetings as requested.
• Plans and executes timely responses to facilities ticket requests.
• Coordinates projects around the school calendar, including third-party rentals and after-hours programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Education

High School Diploma

5+ years facilities/operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Vandercook Lake Public Schools is seeking a Central Office – 1st Line Administrative Facilities Manager to oversee operating and capital budgets for district facilities. The role requires expert supervision of maintenance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with staff and outside contractors.

The position emphasizes strong communication, safety, and project management skills to support district buildings and grounds throughout the school calendar and after-hours programs.