Facilities Operations Manager

Facilities Operations ManagerPleasantville Public Schools, Pleasantville, New Jersey, is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for a 12-month, non-union position. The Facilities Operations Manager will administer facilities development, repair services, and support services through multiple related divisions. The role involves organizing, administering, and leading a comprehensive program of maintenance that provides and maintains the district's facilities in an efficient and economical manner. The position also includes the care, storage, and delivery of delivered district merchandise.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree preferred/Associate's Degree required from an accredited university as defined by NJSA 18A or equivalent work experience in engineering, facilities management and/or architectureAt least 5 years of full-time work experience in facilities operationsNew Jersey Certificate of Educational Facilities Management as it relates to a school districtA valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registrationRequired criminal history background check, physical/health adequacy, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien statusOrganizational leadership and decision-making skillsCurrent residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or candidate agrees to residency within one year of employmentPass Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A-4Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience and Master's degree preferredA NJ Black Seal or higher preferredFive years of senior management experience preferably in a major educational institutionIncludes facility maintenance, design and construction, planning, budgeting, staffing, union negotiations and contract administration, custodial services and life safetyExperience in supervising and managing skilled trades is highly preferredCore Responsibilities:Under the direction of the School Business Administrator, plans, directs, and controls implementation of district policies and procedures governing the operation of school-based facilities maintenance, project control and facilities support, design and construction planning and financeLead and manage general housekeeping and HVAC operations in the schools and buildings, as well as the other district owned/rented propertiesDevelop schedules/routines to enhance physical image and aesthetics of the Pleasantville Public School DistrictLead and manage development of practices and procedures which will ensure that physical development and rehabilitation projects are timely, initiated, and completed through proper fiscal planning, scheduling, and follow-upEnsure the county 7.6 checklist on all buildingsProvide appropriate professional development for maintenance and custodial staffCoordinate activities involving school design, construction, and planning to convert educational specifications and concepts into learning facilitiesEstablish and implement a program of safety, accident prevention, and health maintenance for all employees, including safe and proper use of equipment, vehicles and materials, identification and prevention of hazards, air quality controls, Right To Know programs, and prevention of accidents and injuriesWork cooperatively with community and state agencies, including the police, fire, emergency, and health departments, to ensure that high standards of health, sanitation, and safety are maintained throughout all of the district's facilities and groundsLead emergency responseEnsure fiscal accountability of the departmentMaintain the Fixed Assets Inventory, following the requirements of GAAPComplete any necessary facility reporting to the NJ DOE as necessary which will include the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, M-1 form, Long Range Facility Plan, Lead Monitoring Plan and posting, Annual School Facilities Evaluation form, AHERA Asbestos Plan and updates, change of use classroom forms, among other required facilities reportsDirect all facilities staff during weather-related and other emergency operations for day or evening shift, as assignedWill be required to report on-site during weather-related and other closings, emergencies during any part of the day or night, and on the weekends, as necessaryReview, approve, and manage facilities usage via district softwareObserve strictly, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the School Ethics Act (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et. seq) regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interestsMonitor and control monthly expenses for related expenditures against budgetEvaluate all facilities department staff or assign a designee approved by the School Business AdministratorPlan and support all capital projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basisOversee inventory, unloading, processing and loading of trucks and placing inbound material in assigned areas according to shipping documents or storageCollaborate with school principals on the maintenance and repair of school buildingsAttend board/committee meetings as requestedPerform other duties as assigned by the School Business Administrator or designeeCore Competencies:Proven ability to supervise and lead facilities management according to best practices for large urban multi-site propertiesFamiliarity with New Jersey law and policy relevant to providing facilities and custodial services in school districtsExceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to solutionsKnowledge of management of affiliated union staff members to ensure positive working relationships and work outcomesSuperb written and oral communication and facilitation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with school leaders, colleagues and stakeholdersAbility to make data-driven and evidence-based decisions through understanding the administrative processes of researching, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating for the wide variety of programs, processes and projects related to a school district facilities functionStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as School-Dude or other facilities maintenance softwarePerform all duties and assignments in a courteous and cooperative manner, while adhering to high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and safetyExceptional customer service orientation, including ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with the educational community; maintain confidentiality as required and appropriateTerms of Employment:Twelve-month (12) position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements. Evaluation: Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district leadership procedures. Reports To: School Business Administrator Supervises: Facilities, Grounds, Maintenance and Custodial Staff Work Year: Twelve (12) Months Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000.00 Maximum Starting Salary: $100,000.00 BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance New Jersey State Pensions & Benefits Paid sick and personal time Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee-funded) Optional disability insurance (employee-funded)