Executive Director of Operations & Facilities

District Admin. Bldg.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District in Midland, TX is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to lead Facilities and Operations. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and oversees maintenance, transportation, custodial services, and child nutrition programs.

The position requires strategic planning, policy compliance, and strong leadership across multiple departments. Responsibilities include capital project oversight, district-wide safety programs, budgeting,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Five years of experience in facilities management, school operations, or large-scale municipal operations
• Three years of supervisory experience managing multi-departmental teams
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing capital bond projects and major facility renovations

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance schedules, manage work-order ticketing systems, and ensure timely repair and upkeep of all district physical assets and facilities.
• Direct the maintenance and upkeep of all district grounds, landscaping, play structures, irrigation systems, and athletic fields to ensure safe, functional, and visually appealing outdoor environments.
• Establish district-wide sanitation and cleanliness standards, implement routine facility audits, and ensure proper staff training on chemical safety and equipment so students attend school in an environment that is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.
• Oversee daily route planning, fleet safety, bus maintenance programs, driver staffing, and compliance with state and federal transportation safety standards so that students arrive at school and school activities safely and on time.
• Ensure the delivery of nutritious, compliant meal programs under USDA and state guidelines while maintaining financial viability, program participation, and food safety standards.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison to architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal authorities during the planning, design, and construction of bond and capital improvement projects. Ensure projects meet district specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee long-range facility master planning, educational adequacy assessments, project commissioning, punch-list resolution, and warranty enforcement for all major construction, renovation, and capital bond projects.
• Work collaboratively with municipal, county, and community entities on shared-responsibility projects.
• Monitor and evaluate all operational departments on an ongoing basis to ensure district needs are met efficiently and effectively and implement changes where appropriate.

Skills

Facilities management

Operations leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Public school operations

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Midland Independent School District in Midland, TX is seeking an Executive Director of Operations to lead Facilities and Operations. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and oversees maintenance, transportation, custodial services, and child nutrition programs.

The position requires strategic planning, policy compliance, and strong leadership across multiple departments. Responsibilities include capital project oversight, district-wide safety programs, budgeting,