Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

The Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership, operational administration, and direct oversight for all district facilities, building automation, environmental services, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, grounds, and warehouse operations across the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. This position is responsible for ensuring all district environments are safe, clean, energy-efficient, fully functional, and conducive to learning. The Director manages capital renovation projects, oversees preventative maintenance, maintains regulatory compliance, directs emergency responses, and manages department budgets to optimize operational efficiency.

The Director of Facilities provides strategic direction, day-to-day oversight, evaluation, and mentorship for custodial, maintenance, grounds, HVAC, plumbing, electronics, and warehouse personnel. Communicate effectively with district and building leaders, supervisors, team leaders, and internal and external stakeholders regarding all aspects of district facilities operations to ensure alignment, transparency, and minimal operational disruption. Direct recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and retention efforts across all facility maintenance operations. Establish performance standards, conduct regular evaluations, and implement performance improvement or training plans as necessary. Cultivate a positive, safe, and service-oriented work culture through active communication, team building, and professional growth opportunities.

The Director of Facilities oversees daily facility operations to guarantee that all school buildings and administrative sites are clean, structurally sound, safe, and fully operational. Direct the maintenance, repair, and optimal performance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, access control, and electronic systems across district facilities. Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for building envelope, grounds, mechanical, and electronic systems. Oversee district grounds, landscaping, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, and seasonal weather operations, including snow and ice remediation plans. Direct districtwide door security, key control, and access management in coordination with school administrators.

The Director of Facilities collaborates with the Chief of Operations to strategically plan and execute installation, renovation, building modernization, and summer capital projects in close coordination with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and vendors. Support new construction and major facilities renovations, managing project documentation, site compliance, timelines, and quality assurances. Serve as primary contract administrator for external vendors, specialized contractors, and technical consultants.

The Director of Facilities ensures district compliance with local, state, and federal laws, building codes, environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) standards. Direct safety inspections, system audits, and regulatory testing for fire safety, pressure vessels, environmental hazards, and emergency response equipment. Lead facilities response during emergencies, severe weather incidents, utility outages, and environmental hazards to ensure rapid restoration of safe operations.

The Director of Facilities formulates, defends, and administers annual facility operations, capital improvement, and energy budgets. Manage procurement, inventory controls, warehouse operations, supply logistics, and tool management across department divisions. Review and approve facility-related invoices, contracts, and purchase requisitions to maintain fiscal responsibility.

The Director of Facilities develops and executes sustainability and energy-conservation strategies to reduce utility consumption and operational expenditure. Utilize modern facility management technologies, work-order management systems, and building automation software to streamline service workflows and track service metrics. Regularly evaluate operations and implement innovative practices in environmentally responsible turf/landscaping management, waste reduction, and facility upkeep.