Director of Facilities
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: | Facilities | ||
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Job Title: | Director of Facilities | FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt) | Exempt |
Reports to: | Assistant Superintendent/Chief Financial and Administrative Officer | ||
In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity anti-racism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute. | |||
Summary: | |||
Performs comprehensive supervisory and management responsibilities to carry out Superintendent and School Committees policies and procedures concerning the Districts building maintenance custodial services environmental programs and utility management. Oversees budget tracking for all areas managed. Ensures the safety and security for all school buildings. Serves as the school departments representative for the city-wide emergency response team. Works closely with City government on school projects and facilities planning. | |||
Qualifications: | |||
Education Training and Experience: Preferred experience includes bachelors degree in engineering field facilities management or other related field. Requires ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in buildings and facilities; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge ability and skills. Local government experience preferred. Massachusetts Valid Drivers License required. | |||
Knowledge and Ability: Knowledge: Practical knowledge of administrative managerial and supervisory practices and techniques. Thorough knowledge of federal state and local laws rules and regulations governing school districts in Massachusetts. Thorough knowledge of the operations of local government including public safety public works and public construction and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of the current literature trends and developments in the profession. Thorough knowledge of the materials methods tools/equipment and techniques of buildings facilities and maintenance. Specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities including heating ventilation and air conditioning systems electrical and mechanical systems roofs and other building components. Considerable knowledge of price trends and grades of quality of materials and equipment. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to facility maintenance/repair activities. Understanding of building code environmental disabled access and other related regulations for the operation of buildings and facilities. Ability: Ability to develop long-term goals and objectives. Ability to make administrative decisions in accordance with laws regulations and school system policies and procedures. Ability to organize workflow and effectively manage employees. Excellent public speaking skills with an ability to share complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to provide leadership in the planning development and establishment of new modified and/or improved programs services and activities. Ability to research data and to compile narratives or reports from information gathered. SKILL: EXCELLENT FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY SKILLS. | |||
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Work Environment & Physical Requirements: | |||
Work Environment: Work is generally performed under typical school department office conditions. Will be required to work outside of normal business hours and attend evening meetings. Incumbent is required to attend numerous meetings with various city and school boards and committees. Travels to various buildings. Makes frequent and direct contact with local county state regional and federal agencies and officials the media community leaders municipal employees and department heads local civic and special interest groups and the public. Contacts are in person by telephone in writing and via internet. Contacts require considerable persuasiveness resourcefulness discretion and negotiating skills to influence the decisions and behavior of other parties. Contacts involve attendance at meetings and conferences. Has access to an extensive amount of highly confidential information relating to the Newton Public Schools. Confidential information may include but is not limited to bid proposals contract negotiations and personnel records. Errors in administrative decisions could result in lower standards of services sub-standard construction inadequate maintenance programs damage to property and endanger public safety; errors in supervisory decisions could result in excessive costs in maintenance programs. Physical Requirements: Operates PC-based computer systems components and other standard office equipment such as telephone facsimile machine and copier. |
DATE UPDATED: 02/13/2026
Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race. creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation disability or any other class as protected bylaw. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Anyindividual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.
Required Experience:
Director
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