Facilities Director

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Facilities to oversee the maintenance and operations of our facilities. The Director of Facilities is a strategic leader who will ensure that the PreK -12 school environment of the Hinsdale School District is maintained in a cost effective method. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance, modification, repair, and monitoring of all buildings and grounds located within the District.

Job Duties Include:

Facilities

• Directs the operation and maintenance of the electrical, HVAC, plumbing support systems and staff
• Directs/develops facility improvement plans
• Develops schedules and oversees a preventive maintenance program to maintain school systems at peek operating performance
• Leads facilities team during emergency situations
• Drives cost reductions through energy conservation programs, price negotiations with suppliers and labor efficiency analysis
• Develops procedures to establish standard work methods to improve the department.
• Administers regularly scheduled maintenance of district vehicle and equipment fleet
• Collaborates with building administrators on continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to emergency calls relating to buildings or school and after regular school hours
• Attends monthly District Facilities Meetings
• Attends Quarterly Joint Loss meetings
• Oversee all major construction projects acting as the district’s “Clerk of the Works.”

Grounds

• Insures all grounds are maintained to promote a safe and healthy environment
• Insures that all school playgrounds and equipment is inspected and maintained per code requirements
• Insures proper athletic field management including field preparation for events.
• Prepares and implement snow removal in coordination with the Town of Hinsdale

Regulations

• Ensures compliance with environmental requirements/regulations including Underground Storage Tank Operations, recycling, waste disposal and electronic equipment disposal
• Works with school staff to promote recycling initiatives and reduce waste to landfill
• Works with State and local authorities to ensure schools meet Life Safety Code requirements
• Oversee the district’s EPA programs including asbestos compliances, water testing, radon and hazardous waste control, i.e., serves as district designated AHERA Coordinator

Budget

• Prepares facilities budget, narratives and rationale for the annual budget and the District Strategic Plan
• Develops long range initiatives which support the District mission statement
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and maintains operating budget at or within yearly budgeted amounts
• Conduct periodic in-depth feasibility studies for services, staffing, supplies and energy usage
• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchases of suitable supplies, tools, equipment and fuel

Professional Development

• Promotes professional development within the Facilities Dept through educational opportunities
• Ensures that all staff is trained to Hinsdale Safety and Environmental procedures, Insurance carriers required training and Federal, State or Local procedures which may be applicable
• Attend trainings to further profession growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent certifications
• Five years related experience in the field of facilities operation
• Three or more years of facilities supervision/management experience
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess a computer literacy level consistent with the position’s demands
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including group facilitation
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for facilities management and possess the required skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work
• Public school
• School

Ability to Relocate:

• Hinsdale, NH 03451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person