The Director of Facilities is responsible for supporting the academic mission of Marblehead Public Schools by overseeing the planning, operation and maintenance of district facilities. This individual provides leadership in ensuring each school's facilities meet the changing needs of its academic programs, faculty and students. The Director of Facilities manages the upkeep of existing facilities including capital projects; proactive management of utility costs and energy conservation and ensuring a safe and secure campus environment. The Director of Facilities maintains and oversees the buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, buildings, grounds, custodian, maintenance, groundskeeper sta, and other related services for the District.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (Including but not limited to)Assist in the development and implementation of a detailed, Capital Improvement Plan to improve the overall facilitiesInterface and coordinate with local town departments, public works sta, police and re departments, and members of the community.Facilitate solicitation of service contracts, design and construction services and other consultants as needed.Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned sta; assign and review work and participate in the selection of new personnel as assigned; recommend and participate in disciplinary action as needed.Conduct inspections and recommend the removal of re, safety or health hazardous items. Assist in coordination of: asbestos related issues, lead, chemicals, and mold-related issues. Oversee the safekeeping and proper disposal of waste.Instruct sta in safe and proper work practices.Facilitate in the coordination of large projects including deferred maintenance, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, asbestos removal, mold removal and capital projects.Read and interpret building plans, blueprints and specications to assure conformance with building and safety codes, regulations and requirements.Monitor and advise the Superintendent on snow related delays and closures and direct snow removal on school property.Knowledge of State Procurement Laws, Bid Specication Preparation, Prevailing Wage Laws, Right to Know and COMM Buys process.Coordinate purchase of supplies, equipment & contracted services utilizing local, state & federal procurement procedures.Regularly review utility trends and consumption. Oer ideas for energy conservation opportunities and eciency improvements.Manage energy audits and technical analyses for improving O&M, enhancing building automation and energy management systems through software programming and ensure accurate energy meteringMonitor all school building project work and act as liaison between sta and contractors, ensuring continuity of information sharing.Regularly tour buildings to ensure safe and ecient facility maintenance in conformance with the highest standards.Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the operating budgets; operation and maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of school assets and systems.Manage service contract providers to coordinate and prioritize day-to-day support services activities and work projectsOversee custodial, maintenance and trades personnel, assign, review and evaluate the work of in-house personnel and service providers involved in each of their assignments.Conduct continuing sta training and retraining including but not limited to OSHA, EPA compliance, asbestos and MSDS.Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of the maintenance department including and not limited H.V.A.C., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, buildings and grounds, locksmith, re protection, re alarm and AED to assure the proper and ecient management of schools.Facilities Troubleshooting: Analyze technical and operational problems and devise technical solutions or processes to address those problems.Maintain a building re safety system including warning and suppression subsystems to include ensuring that the buildings re safety systems are operational at all times.Ensure security and safety systems are intact, operational and followedMaintain a system of building security to ensure all schools have the necessary resources to be secured during the school day and are being secured on non-school days and at other times as assigned.
Maintain a key inventory and manage the key fob entry system. Work with technology sta and building principals to maintain the security camera system in school and buses as required Coordinate response to alarms when received.Take action to safeguard building assets during power or boiler failure.Assist in the operation of emergency shelters when contacted by Town, Fire or Police departments.Maintain blueprints, equipment records, and registration records on all school facilities and vehicles including copies of all building equipment warranties, manuals and technical bulletins.Oversee the registration, insurance, and maintenance of all school vehicles.Oversee the Facilities and Transportation Coordinator and the timely operations of school bus transportationMay at times be required to attend School Committee meetings or school related events Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or their designeeReport to: Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance and/or Appointed Designee Evaluated by: Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance and/or Appointed Designee Work Year: 52 weeks per year/ 261-day position in accordance with the terms of District Administrator Contract.Salary: $115,000-130,000 Benefits: In accordance with the terms of the District Administrator Contract and the Town of Marblehead optional benefits coverage, applicable to eligible employeesThe Marblehead Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
