NOSV0335141-0000
2025-07-01T00:00:00
2025-04-04T00:00:00
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES POSITIONThe Director of Facilities is responsible for providing administrative direction to a School District's facilities department. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable State, local and federal laws, as well as, rules and regulations which apply to school district facility operations and maintenance. While much of the work is performed in the office, the Director of Facilities will spend time at various work sites ensuring that work is being performed and completed in an efficient manner. The work is performed under the general supervision of the School Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent for Business. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate supervisors, as required.TYPICAL DUTIESExercises administrative direction and supervision over the operations and personnelinvolved in the facilities department of the school district;Develops policies and procedures to ensure the preventive maintenance program is carried out to ensure buildings, grounds and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition;Directs, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and personnel;Creates and maintains records and reports relative to operations and the programs supervised;Ensures that inspections and reports are completed for federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations;Assists the Superintendent and School Board in the formulation of policies related to buildings and grounds maintenance, and where applicable, fleet maintenance;Discusses capital projects, maintenance, repair and operational needs with school administrator(s);Works with construction managers, architects and/or engineers to develop, implement and complete capital improvement projects and other long-term plans;Ensures that preventive maintenance is performed and meets regularly with subordinates to discuss repairs on equipment, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems;Ensures that custodial, maintenance and other employees receive necessary in-service training (Including maintenance of GCN Training Platform and oversight of annual District-Wide training);Reviews the School District's expenditures from the prior year and assists with the budget process by forecasting and planning for the upcoming budget;Approves purchase requests of cleaning supplies, fuel and parts for equipment and buildings;Reviews and approves timesheets and payroll related items for custodial and maintenance employees;Inspects painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical maintenance and construction work performed by private contractors, custodial, or maintenance employees to ensure work is in compliance with contract specifications, as well as, applicable codes and regulations;Ensures that inspections are performed and tests of security systems, safety lighting, fire extinguishers, fire alarm system, doors, and eyewash stations are completed to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable codes and regulations;Recommends staffing to administrators and is also responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining departmental personnel;Establishes and/or enforces policies and procedures regarding work schedules, vacation, personal and sick leave requests, and ensures employees have adequate leave accruals;Responds to inquiries from employees, school district administrators and the public regarding school district buildings and grounds activities;Monitors licensing of maintenance, custodial and security employees using License Monitor Software.Coordinate with the Director of Security the update and compliance of the District-Wide Emergency Response Plans.Approve building use permits and ensure head custodians are aware of activities through a shared calendar;May be asked to attend School Board meetings and other committee meetings, as required, to address issues specific to the buildings and grounds department. (Including specifically, acting as Chair of the District Wide Construction Steering Committee and District Wide Safety Team Committee).QUALIFICATIONSThorough knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations governing school buildings and grounds administration;Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and security in the workplace and public buildings;Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative supervision;Thorough knowledge of the budgeting principles, practices and procedures;Working knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices and procedures;Working knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with buildings and grounds maintenance and repair work;Ability to plan, direct and supervise a program of buildings and grounds maintenance;Ability to organize, prepare and maintain accurate records and files;Ability to inspect the work of building tradespersons and contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications, as well as, applicable codes and regulations;Ability to understand, interpret, and follow instructions, plans, diagrams, specifications and blueprints;Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;Ability to establish, interpret and carry out oral and written policy;Ability to prepare budgets, operating reports and a variety of other reports relative to program activities;Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; andEmbody organizational, technical and administrative aptitude.The Director of Facilities is required to have the Director of Facilities III certification and be on the NYS Director of Facilities list for this title.
Facilities
North Shore CSD
Long Island
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