Strategic Facilities & Operations Director

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 122,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Director to lead the custodial, maintenance, HVAC, and grounds operations for the district. The role oversees long-range facilities planning, capital projects, and district-wide infrastructure initiatives.

The Director will manage budgets, supervise staff, collaborate with school principals and administrators, and ensure compliance with safety and building codes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years managing building facilities and budgets.
• Experience in administering large organizational budgets and capital projects.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, security, emergency management and energy management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for facilities, maintenance, custodial, HVAC, and grounds operations.
• Plans and budgets for facilities goals and objectives.
• Oversees daily operations with district admins and staff.
• Direct authority over custodial, maintenance, HVAC, and grounds personnel.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of staff.
• Develops staff schedules and vacation plans.
• Manages preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Coordinates with principals on facilities supervision and performance.
• Inspects buildings for repairs and maintenance needs.
• Ensures compliance with codes, OSHA, and accessibility standards.
• Prepares cost estimates for repairs and capital projects.
• Oversees contractors and outsourced services.
• Contributes to capital improvement planning and master plan updates.
• Maintains energy efficiency strategies across facilities.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Facilities software

MS Office

Job description

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Director to lead the custodial, maintenance, HVAC, and grounds operations for the district. The role oversees long-range facilities planning, capital projects, and district-wide infrastructure initiatives.

The Director will manage budgets, supervise staff, collaborate with school principals and administrators, and ensure compliance with safety and building codes.