Director - Maintenance, Operations and Transportation chez Compton Unified School District, CA

About the Department

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position is a single incumbent classification responsible for directing all work related to the processes, procedures and activities associated with the maintenance, operations & transportation functions in the District.

Position Duties

Directs the operations of the Maintenance, Operations & Transportation Division.

Plans, organizes, controls and directs District-wide maintenance, operations, and transportation services and activities; establishes standards for proper cleanliness, safety, building maintenance/repair, grounds and transportation for students and staff.

Directs reviews, modifies and/or approves workload distribution, equipment and work methods recommendations from subordinate employees; and establishes and maintains the quantity and quality standards for the work of the Division.

Confers with and directs supervisory and lead personnel regarding methods and procedures of work, supply and equipment requirements and operational problems and conflicts; assists with and solves existing problems and determines future requirements of personnel and materials; confers with school officials regarding departmental issues.

Confers with school site and district administrators regarding problems/issues associated with maintenance, operations & transportation.

Prepares and administers the departmental budget; monitors and controls expenditures in accordance with established fiscal policies; administers other funding allocations for special projects.

Develops and implements short and long range preventive maintenance programs, including deferred maintenance.

Communicates with District and site administrators and personnel, regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, vendors and others concerning maintenance and operations services.

Directs the preparation by subordinate employees of reports related to labor, materials costs, and workload distribution and performance effectiveness.

Compiles and recommends the preliminary annual budget for the Division; monitors expenditures of various subdivisions.

Develops and updates an annual Five Year Maintenance, Operations & Transportation Plan with recommended costs and budget options.

Develops and implements short and long-range plans and programs related to maintenance, renovation and/or construction, in consultation with the Facilities Manager, where appropriate.

Assures the preparation and maintenance of required records, reports, files and lists as appropriate; assures compliance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations as required.

Researches, compiles, analyzes and interprets technical data related to large-scale maintenance and operations projects; estimates costs for labor and materials; prepares bid specifications.

Assures compliance, through subordinate employees, with a variety of health and safety regulations related to equipment operation, toxic waste and asbestos management; monitors an on-going safety program.

Analyzes project plans and makes recommendations concerning work to be performed by outside firms, only when it is impractical to have the work or services performed by District employees.

Researches, selects and approves the purchasing of equipment and supplies within established limitations.

Supervises the performance of assigned personnel; interviews and selects employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions. Conducts and/or reviews performance evaluations for all department personnel.

Attends staff, management and Board meetings as required; makes oral presentations when requested; chairs and conducts a variety of technical meetings and conferences related to assigned functions.

Serves as District liaison with community, county, state, federal and other agencies, organizations and entities as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Planning, Architecture, Public administration, Construction Management, Engineering; or a closely related field. A Masters Degree is preferred in the above areas of concentration, or a closely related field.

Additionally, five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following: facilities modernization or construction, facilities maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, or student transportation; including at least (3) years increasingly responsible experience directing or managing the areas of maintenance and/or operations, including at least two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Experience managing construction and/or maintenance and operation of public agency facilities is desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class "C" driver's license with proof of insurance sufficient to meet the District's insurance requirements. A General Contractors License is required.  A working knowledge of school construction and building codes is required.  First Aid & CPR certification preferred.