Head of Facilities (Full-Time)

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt
This position is excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.
Calendar: Full Time / Full Year
Who We Are The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
What It Means to Work Here The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and goals.
Who We Want We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.
The SFUSD Facilities Division is charged with the planning, construction, and daily maintenance and care of SFUSD’s physical environment. SFUSD owns and operates 155 school and administrative sites and 436 acres of property distributed across the city. Design and Construction, Bond Management, Building and Grounds, Custodial Services, Real Estate and Permits, and Environmental Health. Excluding capital projects, the Division’s annual operating budget is $90 million. The SFUSD Facilities Division strives to ensure that the design and condition of schools support a positive learning environment for SFUSD students.
Buildings and Grounds primary role is to address maintenance related work requests submitted by school and administrative staff, when existing building systems are in need of repairs. The Buildings and Grounds department consists of 62 employees including: carpenters, electricians, stationary engineer, glazier, locksmiths, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, ornamental iron workers, mechanics, clerical and administrative staff. This team is responsible for maintaining existing building systems in compliance with all governing codes and regulations.
Drive organizational change and initiate key innovative strategies to improve service
Establish clear expectations and performance standards for all employees
Manage and supervise all District Building and Grounds personnel directly or through designated lead positions.
Improve business processes to strengthen customer service
Support the implementation of strategies to grow an inclusive and diverse workforce that values all employees
Help to establish a preventive maintenance program for District properties in collaboration with other Facilities team leaders
Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and safety standards
Oversee the proper execution of contracts for materials and services
Deliver (directly and indirectly) employee evaluations, performance improvement plans and progressive discipline
Lead the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and policies
Oversee and monitor (directly and indirectly) all repair, lubrication and cleaning of mechanical systems throughout the district including heating plants, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, air handling and circulation units
Set training and professional development goals and delegate management and documentation
Ensure readiness of the Buildings and Grounds team to respond 24/7 to facilities emergencies through training, documentation of procedures, drills, inspections, and post incident reviews
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding worker safety
Review and provide feedback on District Design Standards and construction documents
Manage and coordinate warranty requests for completed capital projects
Participate in the development of capital project punch lists prior to project occupancy
Lead the team in developing comprehensive reports on maintenance, expenses, and performance metrics
Communicate regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into the department's contributions to overall organizational success.
Experience in a large facilities management or other property management setting with multiple sites.
Knowledge of the operation of building systems including security systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical work.
Knowledge of general principles of administration, with particular reference to personnel, purchasing, and budgeting systems as they relate to the maintenance and operations activities of a school district
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
Knowledge of facilities management best practices in a public school district sector setting
A proven record of managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
Strong systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as develop new systems and processes
Experience working with operations management (work order) software
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / Four (4) years of professional-level experience managing subordinate management-level personnel in facility maintenance and repair
Strategic leadership and management experience; We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.
Nondiscrimination Statement and Grievance Procedures San Francisco Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, sexual harassment and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including medical conditions or recovery, parental, marital, and family status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
Any person may report discrimination, including sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or discrimination on the basis of a physical or mental disability (whether or not the reporting person is alleged to be the victim of the discriminatory conduct) in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email, using the contact information for the District's Title IX Coordinator.
Office of Equity
555 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor
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