Executive Director of Auxiliary Services

Sampson County Schools; Clinton (NC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sampson County Schools in Clinton, North Carolina seeks an Executive Director of Auxiliary Services to lead 17 Plant Operations staff and oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related facilities operations across the district.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of supervisory experience in maintenance or facilities management, and strong budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance capabilities. Immediate start with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of supervisory or management experience in complex maintenance, construction management, project management, or related field.
• Equivalency of education and experience may be considered by Superintendent/Board of Education.

Responsabilités

• Manages Plant Operations Department including skilled trades, admin services, and safety programs.
• Develops and administers department budget and coordinates purchases.
• Plans and executes short- and long-range programs for efficient plant operations.
• Oversees maintenance of building systems and ensures timely maintenance services across all schools.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Public school operations knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Public administration or business-related discipline preferred

Outils

CADD operations

Description du poste

Executive Director of Auxiliary Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942900

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Executive Director for Auxiliary Services

Job Description

Qualifications:

1 . Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, construction management, facilities management, or a related field.

• Eight years of supervisory or management experience in complex maintenance, construction management, project management, or related field, supervising highly technical areas of responsibility.
• Other qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may deem appropriate

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of education and experience

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervises: Transportation Director

Child Nutrition Director

All Plant Operations Employees

Job Goal: To effectively manage, direct, and coordinate the responsibilities of the 17 employees of the Plant Operations Department for Sampson County Schools

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and coordinates the scope of responsibility of the Plant Operations Department, including: Skilled Trades ( HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting), Administrative Services (accounting, budgeting, construction project management, CADD operations, and work orders), Supplemental Services (custodial inspections, custodial training, custodial backup, grounds keeping, air quality and energy controls), Integrated Pest Management and safety programs.
• Develops and administers department budget; approves and coordinates departmental purchases.
• Plans, develops, and executes programs to ensure efficient and effective plant operations, encompassing both short-term and long-range planning.
• Oversees highly technical maintenance and repair of building systems and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of maintenance services.
• Ensures timely responsiveness of maintenance services for all schools within the Sampson County School system at all times, including nights and holidays.
• Evaluates information, creates reports, compiles data, and maintains inventories and records of systems, including but not limited to school HVAC systems, drawings for building renovations, site data, Maintenance Department tools and equipment, vehicles, and other.
• Conducts personnel administrative duties, including but not limited to personnel evaluations, hiring, terminating, and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures of the Sampson County School system.
• Act as liaison with the Board, other divisions of the school system and other agencies and organizations on matters related to facilities, construction management, transportation, child nutrition and maintenance.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on school system operations and related issues to the Board of Education, principals, parents, community groups; attend regular meetings of the Board; conduct staff meetings, attend other related meetings.
• Assume leadership role on the senior staff; assist with long-range strategic planning; assist with developing system-wide budget, plans, policies and activities; perform various duties assigned by the Superintendent.
• Provide to the Superintendent and the Board of Education budget information regarding special projects.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Superintendent.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively manage and direct large and complex programs, supervise employees, and administer a budget.
• Ability to provide leadership and evaluate new and existing programs.
• Ability to create new programs or activities to improve overall operations and delivery of programs.
• Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations; best practices with regard to maintenance programs; safety regulations; and personnel practices.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with principals, administrators, and others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of public school operations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing public school facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of personnel and management principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to the administration of policy development, employee relations and related services.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements and ethical guidelines for local, state and federal laws, policies and statutes.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Terms of Employment: Twelve month work year/At Will/FLSA Exempt

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Administration > Facilities
Administration > Food Services
Administration > Safety/Security
Administration > Transportation

Job Requirements

• At least 8 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Wendy Cabral
• 437 Rowan Rd
• Clinton, North Carolina 28328
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]