Director of Facilities and Support Services

Fowler Elementary School District

Job Title : DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Classification : Certified Administrator

Salary or Pay Range : W/ Principal Experience $95,597.53-$132,763.27 - W/ Out Princ. Exp. $79,182.85-$111,417.18

Description :

The Facilities and Support Services Director shall be responsible for the development and implementation of a District program of maintenance and construction services. The Director shall ensure the physical school plant is in excellent operation in order that full educational use of it may be made at all times. The Director supervises transportation coordinator, maintenance, construction within the District and consults with head custodians and principals.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of M.A. degree in Education or a related field
• Valid Arizona Administrator's Certificate
• Five (5) years' experience as a school district administrator or in general building maintenance, planning, and construction services
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze, situations and make informed decisions
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team, including using tact and professionalism in all situations
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may deem appropriate and acceptable

Knowledge of :

• Basic facilities systems (HVAC, roofing, playground equipment, landscaping, weatherization, etc.)
• Loss prevention
• Security systems
• Student transportation systems
• Insurance & liability policies
• Policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the District and the schools

Ability to :

• Perform functions from written and oral instructions
• Utilize problem-solving techniques
• Prioritize work, take initiative, adhere to time restraints and attend to multiple tasks
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, student and family record
• Writing and managing grants
• Participate in staff selection, assignment, orientation and evaluation
• Provide in-service to staff
• Plan, organize and motivate staff
• Work effectively with a diverse community
• Communicate ideas and programs to individuals, staff, parents, community, etc.

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board of the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Cooperates with the Assistant Superintendent in the coordination of new construction for the District
• Plans and supervises major alteration projects
• Recommends priorities on repair projects
• Maintains compliance with all local, state and federal mandatory inspections, i.e. smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, fire panel, fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, pull stations, state fire inspections, kitchen Ansul systems, backflow, playground, structural, environmental quality, health department, and CO2
• Estimates costs of repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead
• Prepares or obtains specifications needed for outside contracts, alterations, and maintenance projects
• Examines school buildings quarterly for needed repairs and maintenance
• Assigns, supervises and inspects maintenance work
• Develops a system for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency
• Prepares reports on work done, materials used, and labor expended
• Sees that materials are available when needed by coordinating purchasing of supplies and maintenance equipment in accordance with mandated procurement codes
• Establishes preventive maintenance programs for school plants
• Makes periodic reports to the Assistant Superintendent on progress of construction, alteration projects, and maintenance programs
• Evaluates school maintenance programs and makes recommendations for efficiency and cost improvements
• Calls and conducts meetings of the head custodians, when deemed necessary, for the purposes of training
• Establishes and supervises summer maintenance and cleaning programs and schedules
• Assumes the responsibilities as the Districts' Emergency Incident Commander
• Provides all training to District Administration regarding evacuation and relocation emergency procedures
• Establishes and maintains a District safety committee
• Establishes District standards for safety compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Makes periodic safety and fire inspections of all District properties and initiates corrective action for all potential or realized hazards
• Provides support to Transportation Department regarding emergencies, accidents and personnel shortage
• Completes and submits mandatory reporting claims to the TRUST regarding vehicles, buildings & outdoor facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Length of Employment : 12 month


Reports to : Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Evaluation : Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO