SORN0349270-0000
2025-07-01T00:00:00
2025-06-30T00:00:00
SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY 10913 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCESJune 16, 2025 VACANCY 2025 – 2026Posting # 5 DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES III The South Orangetown Central School District has the following employment vacancy: OPENING: Director of Facilities III (Schools) AVAILABILITY: ASAP MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Currently on the New York State Civil Service List for Director of Facilities III or currently hold the Director of Facilities III in another public school district in New York State. (A) A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering,Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology and three years ofexperience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, buildingmaintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included threeyears of supervisory experience; or (B) An Associate’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering,Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology and five years ofexperience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, buildingmaintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included threeyears of supervisory experience; or (C) Seven years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general buildingconstruction, building maintenance or repair work in more than one of the skilled trades such, which included or was supplemented by three years of supervisory experience. *Skilled trades would include journey level experience as a carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and heating, ventilating and air conditioning installers. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license 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.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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Exercises administrative direction and supervision over the operations and personnel involved in the buildings and grounds department and where applicable, the transportation department of a 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;Direct, assigns, train and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and personnel;Creates and maintains records and reports related to operations and the programs supervised;Assists the Superintendent and/or designee, and School Board in the formulation of policies related to buildings and grounds maintenance, and where applicable, fleet maintenance;Oversees 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 scheduled in Master Library and performed in a timely manner;Communicates all work orders effectively with appropriate staff in a timely manner;Meets regularly with principals and custodial staff to discuss school needs, repairs on equipment, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems;Ensures that custodial, maintenance and if applicable, transportation employees receive necessary in-service training;Reviews the School District’s expenditures from the prior year and assists the School Business Administrator 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;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;Ensures that inspections and reports are completed for federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations;Recommends staffing to administrators and is also responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining departmental personnel;Establishes 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;Attends monthly School Board meetings and other committee meetings, as required, to address issues specific to the buildings and grounds department and where applicable, the transportation department. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience APPLICATION: Please send resume and cover letter through OLAS at www.olasjobs.org by June 30, 2025. Please do not respond by telephone or mail. The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2025. The South Orangetown Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, religion, or marital status. Any individual who believes that his or her employment rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Inquiries or complaints concerning the policy of equal opportunity should be made to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator for the South Orangetown Central School District.
Facilities
South Orangetown School District
Lower Hudson Valley
Fixed