Facilities Director

Posting Date: August 4, 2025

Posting Closed:  August 14, 2025

FACILITIES DIRECTOR

The Facilities Director oversees all district buildings, grounds, and installations, and the activities of related staff, on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

The Facilities Director of Buildings & Grounds reports to the School Business Director, and directs the work of all district custodial and maintenance staff.  The Facilities Director evaluates Custodians and the Maintenance Manager, with input from building principals, and maintenance workers with input from the Maintenance Manager.  The Facilities Director also provides input into the supervision of administrative support staff assigned to the department.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in a related field preferred, but not required;
2. Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, facilities use, work order, maintenance and performance management software, as necessary for the efficient operation of custodial and maintenance services;
3. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience;
4. Licenses necessary for the proper oversight of the operation, such as OSHA 10 construction safety certificate, Pesticide Applicator License, Hoisting License (Category 1C2A or similar), EPA certificate for environmental management in areas of air & water quality, integrated pest management, asbestos, radon, air-borne diseases, and/or others, as determined by the School Business Director;
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Business Director and/or the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state and federal law.

DUTIES:

1. Inspect all district buildings, grounds, and installations on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained.  Coordinate custodial and maintenance work assignments, work schedules, and vacation schedules, and assignment of overtime including community use and emergency response.  Consults with the building administrator/manager on assignments and facility needs.  Assist in recruitment, assignment, evaluation, transfer, promotion/demotion, or dismissal of all district custodial and maintenance staff;
2. Supervise, create and maintain performance standards for all custodians and maintenance workers and provide monthly facility and personnel status reports to the School Business Director. Evaluates Custodians and the Maintenance Manager, with input from building principals, and maintenance workers with input from the Maintenance Manager; 
3. Conduct a continuing program for staff orientation, training and development, including health and safety. Provide input in collective bargaining;
4. Create and oversee implementation of a comprehensive maintenance schedule for all district facilities;
5. Maintain a coordinated inventory control program and work order system.
6. Apply working knowledge of various building systems including, but not limited to  HVAC, ATC controls,  electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, kitchen equipment, fire & intrusion alarms, intercom, telephone, data,  irrigation, and vehicles & equipment sufficient to trouble-shoot such systems and equipment, and oversee maintenance operations of same;
7. Apply working knowledge of landscaping and sports turf management sufficient to oversee grounds and athletic field care & maintenance;
8. Assist the School Business Director in on-site construction oversight, preparation of capital budgets, solicitation and administration of service contracts and other duties, as well as oversight and supervision of community use of district facilities.  Prepares annual budgets for custodial and maintenance services;
9. Other duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This work is performed both indoors, and outside in inclement weather.  Work involves potential exposure to air contaminants, confining work spaces, dirt, electrical and plumbing hazards, temperature extremes, noise, toxic materials and vibrations.  Lifting, pushing and pulling equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, and occasionally heavier; Manual dexterity to operate maintenance equipment and manipulate objects; Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing stairs; Speech and hearing to give and receive instructions and information.  The work requires frequent in-district travel among the district’s schools and office buildings.

How to apply: Submit a letter of interest to HR@winchendonk12.org 

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