Director of Facility Services bei Flagstaff Unified School District

• The completed administrative application,
• A cover letter, highlighting your career objectives and aspirations,
• A resume’ including background information, experience and achievements, and community and professional involvement.
• Three letters of recommendation written within last 12 months.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

   

  • Emphasis in construction management, business management or administration

  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Journeyman-level experience in building, maintenance and/or construction trades required.

• Supervision experience in building, maintenance and construction trades, managing employees required:

   

  • Previous experience in education preferred

• Experience in project management required:

   

  • Waterfall, Kanban, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required within 30 days of hire.

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with 24 months of clean driving record.

Duties and Responsibilities by Area of Supervision

1. Oversee and manage the District’s grounds, maintenance, and other Facilities staff. 

2. Manage all support services fleet vehicles through scheduling maintenance and planning replacements. 

3. Create, implement, and manage a program to insure the continuous improvement of the District’s facility services. Provide training and apprenticeship opportunities to promote technician knowledge and abilities. 

4. Work with staff to provide continuity to the District’s safety program. 

5. Manage District energy policies through educating District staff and monitoring District energy consumption. 

6. Oversee creation, implementation and management of a Preventative Maintenance Program (long-range and short-range), including assessment of facility needs and reporting. 

7. Work collaboratively with building and site administrators to plan maintenance and improvement projects in the District. 

8. Coordinate construction and maintenance activities with state and local inspectors and authorities. 

9. Develops bids, and Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, obtains quotes and supervises contracted project work. 

10. Develops and manages implementation of plans for capital construction, facility security and emergency response. 

11. Participates in budget development, manage facility budgets, and monitor/approve expenditures. 

12. Assist with, and in some instances coordinate, the management of bond-funded projects. 

13. Provide progress reports for the Bond Oversight committee and the Board. 

14. Provide input into the District Facilities Advisory Committee.

15. Manage the District’s utility costs, including lighting, HVAC, water, sewer and garbage. 

16. Maintains records and prepares reports/applications as required by law and District, local county, state, and federal agencies. 

17. Reports regularly to District administration and board concerning facility issues. 

18. Assists in recruiting, screening and hiring of assigned staff. 

19. Assigns, orients, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff. 

20. Interprets and implements board policies, administrative regulations, and negotiated agreements. 

21. Maintains the confidentiality of information related to District financial and legal matters. 

22. Works harmoniously with staff, students and parents.

23. Provides direction to others and makes independent judgments. 

24. Operates computer, software and other technology devices and programs related to job responsibilities. 

25. This position requires travel between District sites as well as response to facility problems and emergencies. 

26. Assists in the preparation of preliminary budgets for the purpose of recommending new and replacement equipment purchase.

27. Coordinates the removal of snow and ice on driveways, walkways, parking areas, and application of ice control chemicals.

28. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with duties of this position.

2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts and feedback.

3. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.

4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

5. Ability to work with the administrative team on student enrollment projections. 

6. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings; knowledge of hazardous materials handling, hazard communications and fire safety codes

7. Leadership style that is collaborative and builds a culture of professionalism.

Working Conditions

Outdoor environment.  Manages all job duties with the mobility, agility, dexterity, and focused observation it takes to meet standards of performance.  Moderate to extreme environmental conditions and noise levels.  Prolonged periods of standing.  Exposure to fumes, chemicals and substances.  Must be able to handle stressful situations calmly and with consideration of other persons.

 Physical Requirements

Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion and movement is required to perform aspects of the job.  Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects and materials.  Assistance is available as required to perform physically demanding tasks.  Work involves standing and moving for extended periods of time, requires moving from one location to another, reaching, bending, stooping, crawling, turning, holding and grasping objects.  Verbal communication ability required.

Equipment, Aids, Tools and Materials

Uses office equipment which includes but is not limited to: computers, video projectors, white boards, and office or instructional equipment.   FUSD recognizes that ever changing development of technology but expects all staff to keep abreast of changing technology opportunities and use tools and devices provided to them.

Mental Tasks

Communicates verbally and in writing.  Reads.  Analyze and evaluate data and reports.  Develop, implement and evaluate plans.  Manages own office and work environment.  Promotes learning and ensures safety.  Perform functions from written and oral instruction and from observing and listening to others.