Director of Facilities and Operations

Job Title:Facilities and Operations DirectorReports To:Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Job Description:The Facilities and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the maintenance repair and efficient operation of all school district buildings grounds and facilities. This role ensures that school facilities are safe clean and compliant with all local state and federal regulations. The director manages custodial maintenance and operations staff coordinates capital improvement projects and develops strategies for sustainability and energy Responsibilities:Budget and Resource Management:Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to prepare and manage the facilities and operations budget ensuring cost-effective use of closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to monitor and control expenditures related to maintenance repairs utilities and capital improvement procurement of supplies equipment and develop service contracts and secure competitive bids in compliance with district policies and Improvement and Planning:Develop long-term facility planning including capital improvement projects renovations and new with architects contractors and vendors to oversee facility upgrades and construction funding opportunities including grants and state/federal programs to support facility Preparedness and Risk Management:Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans related to facility operations (example; inclement weather security threats equipment failures).Conduct early morning inspections of school facilities and district roads during inclement weather. Assess road conditions bus safety and facility accessibility. Coordinate with snow removal and utility vendors as with the Superintendent regarding potential school delays or closures due to weather compliance with workplace safety regulations and training for maintenance and custodial with school administrators local emergency services and other stakeholders to enhance school security and safety contact for police fire and EMS for school and local emergency emergency shelter operations located at staffing needs for preparedness and emergency ManagementMonitor electric water and gas usage to identify inefficiencies and pricing and contracts for utility funding opportunities for energy efficiency and building upgrades such as RI Energy program with school and local stakeholders for energy efficiency Management:Oversee the daily maintenance and operations of all school buildings grounds and compliance with local state and federal building codes and safety custodial staff and ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are regular inspections and audits of facilities to identify and address any and implement preventive maintenance programs for all buildings equipment and mechanical the preparation of playing fields grounds and other necessary facilities for athletic and other school activities and community and Staff Supervision:Responsible for supervising custodial maintenance and facilities personnel. This includes interviewing and making hiring recommendations for staff in these training and evaluate staff performance to ensure that operational standards are met and adequate staffing levels and oversee work schedules and work order systems for efficiency and and enforce operational procedures and best practices for facility use and with school administration to support faculty needs for academic and extracurricular ManagementServe as the district liaison between the South Kingstown School Department and the student transportation company. Collaborate with school administrators parents and transportation company representatives to ensure safe and effective student in all matters related to student transportation including developing and optimizing bus routes for efficiency and all incidents involving student transportation including accidents safety concerns and complaints and implement corrective actions as Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and secure competitive bids for transportation services ensuring compliance with district policies and budgetary :Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent work experience).Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in facilities management operations or a related field preferably in an educational knowledge of building maintenance and custodial operations in addition to a basic knowledge of commercial electricity carpentry plumbing and heating. Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to school facilities safety and environmental managing budgets contracts and capital leadership communication and problem-solving to collaborate effectively with school administrators staff and external vendors.A valid drivers license is required. Preferred Qualifications:Certifications in Facilities Management (e.g. Certified Building Operator - CBO)Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy conservation of school construction and renovation be familiar with Microsoft Office and Google platforms and Environment:This position requires on-site presence at multiple school to respond to facility and transportation emergencies outside of normal working involve physical activities such as inspecting facilities operating equipment and lifting and present at School Committee and other district meetings as member of the School Building Committee through the completion of the South Kingstown School Building Project.

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