Facilities Director (District-Wide) (SY25-26)

Title: Facilities Director (District-Wide) (SY25-26)
Location: Central Office

Reports To:Chief Financial and Operations Officer

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and CPS we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6200 students in 11 schools including a pre-K-1st grade school 4 elementary schools 3 middle schools a virtual school and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at the Position:

The Facilities Director is responsible for planning directing and overseeing all district facilities including building operations maintenance construction projects energy usage and regulatory compliance. The Director ensures safe efficient and well-maintained school environments that support teaching and learning. The position oversees all departmental staff manages budgets and purchasing ensures compliance with federal state and local codes and coordinates major repair and construction projects to minimize disruption to schools.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of building systems codes and maintenance operations while also bringing strategic leadership planning and problem-solving skills. The Facilities Director is a key member of the districts operations team and collaborates regularly with administrators and outside partners.

General Duties: Essential Functions

Department Leadership & Management

• Plan organize and direct all departmental activities and operations.
• Establish short- and long-term departmental goals aligned to district priorities.
• Recruit recommend train supervise and evaluate department staff.
• Develop and manage the department budget; approve and document all expenditures.
• Formulate operating policies and procedures; ensure consistent implementation.
• Oversee the development of plans staffing structures and performance standards.
• Resolve conflicts and coordinate with other departments as needed.

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Direct maintenance repair and construction projects to minimize disruption to schools.
• Manage building operations including HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical systems cleaning and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes laws and regulations (Building Code Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection etc.).
• Oversee public procurement processes for services materials and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor the quality of work.
• Maintain records plans and construction documents.

Energy Management & Safety Compliance

• Monitor and manage district energy usage with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local safety requirements.
• Maintain systems and processes to support safe school operations.
• Oversee emergency response related to facilities which may require availability beyond regular hours.

Capital Projects & Construction

• Manage and supervise permitted construction and renovation work in all school buildings.
• Review and interpret building plans and construction documents.
• Coordinate with designers contractors subcontractors and city agencies.
• Oversee project timelines budgets and quality to ensure alignment with district needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree and 57 years of experience in facilities management or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading facilities or operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of building systems codes construction practices and maintenance operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize responsibilities and maintain detailed records.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with district staff and external partners.
• Strong technology skills including proficiency with office software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience working in a school district setting.
• Advanced knowledge of construction planning and project management.
• Knowledge of Building Code Electrical Code Plumbing Code Fire Protection and knowledge of HVAC.
• Experience with construction documents and Building Plans.
• Knowledge of construction including roof work and supervision of any permitted work being done in any school buildings

Salary:Salary is commensurate with experience.

Terms:This is a full-time non-bargaining unit position eligible for benefits. Work hours may vary based on needs and emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Chelsea Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting appointing assigning training evaluation and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard for race color national origin sex religious affiliation age ancestry marital status handicapping conditions gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards. (Title VI & Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII & Title VIII of the Public Health Services Act Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as well as other relevant federal and state laws).

Required Experience:

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