Central Office_Director, Facilities and Maintenance (Operations)

Director, Facilities & Maintenance The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Director, Facilities & Maintenance. Plans, develops, and directs the operations of the Facilities Maintenance Department, ensuring strategic integration of capital construction and facility planning with maintenance services, including work order maintenance and facility repair. Provides strategic input on the organization's long and short-term plans, translating plans into objectives for the assigned function and aligning assigned teams towards common goals. Essential Job Duties: Inspects school buildings, grounds, and installations regularly to maintain high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security. Collaborates with the appropriate divisional and cross-divisional staff to develop a comprehensive master plan. Develops, schedules, and implements maintenance and repair requirements for the division, including service vehicles and motorized equipment. Collaborates on capital projects. Develops and manages an annual budget, along with a strategic 3 – 5-year plan for facilities maintenance and repairs while monitoring personnel and non-personnel accounts. Manages staffing requirements to ensure efficient operation of facility services. Drives cost-reduction initiatives by considering the full life cycle of assets and major maintenance projects. Provides regular status reports on ongoing maintenance issues to stakeholders. Responds promptly to school administrators, staff, or external stakeholders' concerns regarding facility problems for timely correction or repair. Makes strategic decisions that have medium to long-term impact on operations, ensuring safe and functional facilities are maintained consistently. Analyzes data to inform decisions and improve practices. Supports the professional growth of staff by providing direction, support, and constructive feedback. Provides input into overall financial plans, maintaining fiscal accountability. Provides guidance to the teams, including through times of risk and uncertainty, aligning teams towards common goals. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required with a focus on fostering continuous development and progression in workflow and operational efficiency and 9+ years of experience. Candidate must obtain the GAPSC Support Personnel License within three (3) months of hire. Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), or Certificate of Facilities Management (CFM) by the International Facility Management Association, or equivalent from BOMA/I preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of facilities maintenance topics, including HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, glazing, carpentry, HVAC controls, pest control, roofing, and work order management processes Understanding of relevant occupational hazards and safety precautions Knowledge of leadership principles and change management strategies Knowledge of budget management and fiscal management practices Knowledge of workforce and facilities requirement forecasting Ability to solve complex problems effectively Ability to prepare and organize documentation or reports Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously Ability to obtain and manage external grants and contracts Ability to make critical strategic decisions that have a significant impact on the organization Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to lead managers and senior managers and align teams toward common goals Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non-profit educational and/or service organization Superior critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Excellent data and financial analysis skills and the ability to maintain fiscal accountability for assigned functions Ability to translate broad strategic plans into objectives for assigned functions Superior communication skills and the ability to interact with other organization leaders, providing thought and pushback on ideas Ability to represent the organization internally and externally, and coordinate and collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local organizations Physical Demands and Work Environment: Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Occasionally moves about inside an office. Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Works in an indoor environment. Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification only summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. If there is a discrepancy between the information in this position specification and the current documents obtained in the Division of Human Resources, the latter will always govern. The DeKalb County School District reserves the right to modify, alter, or discontinue these reference materials for any reason. DeKalb County School District