GRWN0248192-0000
2022-10-31T00:00:00
2022-09-30T00:00:00
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:A Director of Facilities I is responsible for ensuring that building and grounds maintenance, repair and cleaning related tasks and activities in a single or multi-building school district are performed. The incumbent is typically responsible for supervision of a unit and may also work alongside lower-level employees in carrying out and overseeing work details. The incumbent also performs manual labor and operates equipment related to the work. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable State, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations which apply to school district facility operations and maintenance. The work may occur indoors or outdoors, possibly under adverse working conditions. The incumbent typically reports to a school business administrator or district superintendent. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Plans, schedules and assigns employees to various cleaning, maintenance, repair, ice and snow removal, mowing, renovation and building safety tasks;Supervises staff responsible for the daily and long-term preventive maintenance and repair of school buildings and grounds.Interviews, recommends for hire, evaluates and disciplines departmental employees;Plans, coordinates and conducts periodic inspections of all facilities required by local, state or federal law such as fire inspections, asbestos inspections, insurance safety inspections and annual visual inspections of all school facilities as required by New York State Education Commissioner’s Regulations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards;Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel and performs on-the-job training of custodial, maintenance staff as needed;Monitors a preventive maintenance program designed to retain buildings, grounds and equipment in a safe operating condition;Creates and maintains basic records and reports relative to the work performed and schedules repairs when necessary;Makes determinations about scope of maintenance and/or repair activities and decides which can be accomplished by in-house maintenance staff and which are to be contracted out;Discusses maintenance, repair and operational needs with school administrators and makes recommendations to renovate or repair facilities;Performs basic preventive maintenance and/or repairs equipment, including plumbing and heating systems;Performs minor electrical repairs, including replacement of electrical outlets;Troubleshoots problems with equipment, including HVAC and electrical systems and when a non-routine issue is found, may contact contractor to perform repairs;Performs visual inspections of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical maintenance and construction work performed by private contractors, custodial, or maintenance employees to ensure work is conducted and completed in a satisfactory manner;Monitors all phases of capital construction projects; acts as liaison between the school district and contractors, or construction managers engaged in providing services to school district properties;Responds to inquiries from district’s employees, department heads and the public regarding school district buildings and grounds activities;Inspects work performed by custodial or maintenance employees or private contractors to insure proper cleaning, maintenance, repair and grounds keeping procedures are being followed, checks for safety and health hazards, and makes recommendations for correction and improvements;Confers with building and grounds keeping staff regarding the care and maintenance of athletic fields, playgrounds, lawns, walks, trees, shrubs and grounds;Inspects and supervises the maintenance of boilers and related heating and ventilating system equipment;Assists the school district administration in the preparation of bid specifications, review of bids and by making recommendations on bids concerning capital and/or maintenance projects;Conducts or coordinates the in-service training of custodial and maintenance employees;Maintains records and prepares reports related to building operations and maintenance;Uses computer applications such as spreadsheet, word processing, email, calendar and database software in the performance of the job;May be responsible for school building security or electronic surveillance system;May be required to attend Board of Education meetings and address the Board regarding school facilities maintenance and operations activities.Responsible for mowing grass, hedge trimming, maintenance of playgrounds, parking areas and other school grounds, including athletic fields;Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and roadways; FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Thorough knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices and procedures;Good knowledge of construction methods and technologies;Good knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair work;Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision;Working knowledge of energy conservation concepts;Working knowledge of the operation of energy management software systems;Ability to plan and schedule work, including determining staff, equipment, and supplies needed;Ability to train and supervise subordinates;Ability to manage unexpected issues or delays;Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing;Ability to interpret contracts and technical drawings;Ability to create, organize and maintain accurate records and files;Ability to effectively, efficiently and safely use tools and operate equipment related to building and grounds maintenance and repair;Ability to visually inspect the work of building tradespersons and contractors;Ability to monitor budgets to ensure expenditures are within authorized budgetary limits;Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;Mechanical aptitude; andWillingness to work under adverse weather conditions MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one of the following:(A) An Associate’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architecture or Architectural Technology and two years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which shall have involved the supervision of employees*; or (B) Four years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, or building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; or NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying. Building cleaning is defined as activities primarily involving a variety of inside and outside building cleaning activities including, but not limited to, washing walls and windows, polishing floors, cleaning restrooms, disposing of refuse.A degree in landscape architecture shall not be qualifying.*Supervision of employees is defined as responsible direction and control of subordinate employees. This involves a responsibility for planning for individuals in a work group and includes but is not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.Project Management experience which did not include the minimum amount of experience in employee supervision is not qualifying.Construction Management: includes management of a building construction project from inception to completion including cost estimating, construction planning/scheduling and construction inspection to ensure compliance with building codes. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York and certificates appropriate to the vehicles, equipment and/or machinery operated at time of appointment or during the course of employment consistent with the needs of the School District.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.
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