NYDN0296173-0000
2024-03-15T00:00:00
2024-02-15T00:00:00
New York School for the Deaf, also known as Fanwood, cultivates bilingualism by stimulating language skills and literacy in both ASL and English.TITLE: Director of FacilitiesREPORTS TO: SuperintendentDESCRIPTION: The Director of Facilities is responsible for coordinating and managing the planning, design, and construction program for the school in accordance with legal and educational requirements. Oversees all project planning, budgets, design, and construction, including responsibility for educational specifications, real estate, and environmental services.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises the overall functions of the maintenance and repairs of the buildings and grounds per all NYSD, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulationsOversees the technological infrastructure and systems within the schoolSupervises a staff of five in the maintenance department and two in the IT departmentAnticipates conditions that might affect the school’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and air conditioning and takes corrective action to avoid disruption of any of these servicesDevelops, directs, and maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency for all of the school buildings and groundsManage hardware, software, and network systems to ensure reliability and securityInvestigate the conditions of buildings on a daily basisAdminister all maintenance records in electronic format, including schedules, future work plans, and all work performed and material changesFamiliar with capital project management and the New York State bidding processWorks with the Superintendent to develop and maintain a plan for capital improvements on campus and oversee implementation thereofAdministers performance of design and construction contracts, coordinates and manages the efforts of architects/engineers and contractors to ensure attainment of specified quality standards for all contractual projects Assures all construction and maintenance project designs (plans and specifications) and work are reviewed, inspected, and accomplished in accordance with New York statutes, New York building codes, and New York Department of Education regulationsServes as liaison with government agencies and the general public in matters relating to school and facility construction, renovations, and environmental conditionsParticipates in and assists with design and construction litigation and dispute resolution.Supervises and directs the maintenance program appropriate for Deaf students in keeping with the philosophy of the Superintendent and the Mission and Vision of the schoolCollaborates with the administrative team on environmental and safety issuesSuggest changes and/or repairs to comply with school health and safety per all federal, state, local, and environmental laws, OSHA, rules, and regulationsRequired to ensure annual training and development for staffResponsible for staff training and development for maintenance and ground team in areas of federal and state laws, best practices, and workplace safetySubmits bi-weekly reports to the Office of the Superintendent Utilizes applications for work automation and project managementPerforms other related duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONS:Experience in and knowledge of facilities planning, construction, operation, and maintenance managementPreferred related experience in and knowledge of state and local laws and regulations along with school facilities planningAbility to communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, and the Board of TrusteesAbility to supervise personnelAbility to estimate cost and work effort and submits reportsKnowledge of basic American Sign Language or is willing to learn SALARY: $120,000 - $150,000 Commensurate with experience.
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New York School for the Deaf
Lower Hudson Valley
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