POSITION: Director of Operations

 

LOCATION: Maintenance Building

 

AVAILABLE: January 2025

 

COMPENSATION: As per Act 93 Agreement

 

HOURS: 40 hrs./wk

 

DESCRIPTION/DUTIES: 

  1. Direct the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities performed by District personnel.
  2. Assist in the recruitment and employment of appropriate personnel and administer their assignment, evaluation, transfer and dismissal as the situation may arise.
  3. Inspect all facilities on a regular basis to ensure that they remain in a safe and operational condition.
  4. Chair District Safety Committee meetings in accordance with SDIC Requirements. Properly follow-up on concerns/recommendations to ensure that remedial measures are taken.  Submit required documentation to SDIC.
  5. Develop and administer the annual operating budget for the Operations Department.
  6. Prepare RFP's, RFQ's and bid specifications for smaller scale construction, repair and maintenance projects undertaken by the District and ensure contract compliance with the same.
  7. Interface with architects, engineers, construction managers and other professionals in the planning and implementation of construction and renovation projects.
  8. Effectively work with utility companies and local, county and state government agencies as necessary to represent the interests of the District.
  9. Recommend the purchase of contracted services, supplies, materials and equipment used by the Operations Department.
  10. Perform as “designated person” in charge of the implementation of AHERA requirements and maintain responsibility for the implementation of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to asbestos abatement and management.
  11. Manage the “Right-to-Know” program as it pertains to proper record keeping and the education of maintenance and custodial personnel in their use and storage of materials and chemicals.
  12. Oversee the “Waste Management” program including recycling operations and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
  13. Develop and implement an Annual and a Five (5)-Year Capital Improvements Program through a continuous planning process with central administration and the individual building administrators.
  14. Attend and support the Facilities Committee of the Board of Education.
  15. Attend other meetings as may be directed by the Chief Operating Officer or Superintendent.
  16. Develop for approval by the Chief Operating Officer annual job goals/targets and work toward the successful completion of the same.
  17. Evaluate alternate methods for efficient cleaning and recommend procedural changes for possible implementation district-wide.
  18. Determine custodial staffing needs through workload analysis and other accepted methods for establishing manpower requirements. Realign staff as necessary to accomplish goals.
  19. Coordinate the staffing of full-time, part-time and substitute positions ensuring minimum downtime in finding suitable replacements when a position becomes vacant. Conduct job interviews recommending a candidate for an open position.
  20. Prepare formal evaluations of all custodial staff with input from building principals. Meet and discuss individual evaluations with respective employees.
  21. Create, maintain and continually develop a manual of Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining the cleanliness and healthy environment of all district buildings.
  22. Work with Facility Managers to implement standardized procedures through regular training of all regular custodial staff. Prepare and present an induction program to all new employees.
  23. Perform periodic follow-up inspections to ensure work is completed in a satisfactory manner, providing guidance to staff as necessary.
  24. Present and document periodic training in matters related to asbestos, MSDS, blood-borne pathogens and other safety-related issues.
  25. Serve as the district’s designated representative for matters related to Integrated Pest Management ensuring compliance with the requirements of the program including necessary notifications to staff, students and the public relative to the application of pest control products.
  26. Assists with implementation of computerized maintenance software for processing work orders and communication with district custodial offices.
  27. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or the Superintendent of Schools.
  28. Utilize software program interfaces for district systems such as but not limited to security cameras, fire alarm systems, access controls and HVAC controls.
  29. Utilize software programs such as but not limited to MS word, MS excel and outlook.
  30. Maintain inventories and track data to support custodial and maintenance operations.
  31. Oversight of the Assistant Director of Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
  2. Minimum five (5) years of experience in facilities management, construction management or facilities planning – preferably with a public school district.

REQUIREMENTS:  Act 168 Employment History Review/Questionnaire required.

Must possess current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 FBI clearances.

 

PROCEDURE: Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application on or before 12/20/2024.  EOE