Director of Operations na Tahlequah Public Schools

JOB TITLE:    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading, implementing and overseeing all district policies and procedures related to facility maintenance, grounds care, and custodial operations. This position ensures that all district facilities and grounds are clean, safe, functional, and well-maintained to support the educational mission of the district. The director provides leadership, supervision, and training to maintenance and grounds staff, oversees custodial service contracts, and manages district bond projects and facility systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations management, or related field. Supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance, grounds, or custodial operations preferred.

 Knowledge: Building maintenance and construction, cleaning products, operating machinery used in maintenance and custodial work, purchasing of equipment and supplies, inventory of all supplies, building codes, ADA compliance. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Experience in the management of a large and diverse operation. Experience supervising personnel.

Skills: Ability to gain respect and cooperation of personnel, students, school patrons, and administrators. Experience overseeing carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, welding, and small engines. Contractor’s license preferred.

Machines/Equipment: Bulldozer, backhoe, all carpentry power tools, power plumbing tools, cement-finishing equipment, masonry equipment, heat/air units, computers, forklift, mowing equipment, cars, and trucks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Primary:

• Develop long-range plans for facility upgrades, energy efficiency, and infrastructure improvements.
• Supervise and train all maintenance and grounds personnel.
• Oversee the custodial contract.
• Oversee the implementation of school bond projects.
• Oversee the energy management system.
• Oversee the district work order system.
• Oversee the district keying system.
• Oversee facility requests.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and outside contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform visual assessments of facilities to ensure effectiveness and safety, including periodic inspections of all electrical installations, boilers, hot water heaters, exit devices.
• Supervise the purchase and use of supplies, equipment, materials.
• Oversee all repairs, new equipment installations, and remodeling projects.
• Oversee scheduling of daily assignments for each maintenance and grounds staff member.
• Ensure that all maintenance and grounds vehicles are in safe condition, ready for scheduled runs and emergencies, and driven by qualified personnel to permit maximum safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate the recruitment, screening, and recommendation for hiring maintenance, grounds, and custodial contracted employees.
• Promote high standards of safety including the maintenance of clean and organized work areas.

Secondary:

• Promote a positive atmosphere which ensures open communication and an exchange of ideas and employee involvement.
• Annual evaluation of maintenance, and grounds personnel.
• Update facility inventory annually.
• Maintain safety records, exposure reports, and training records.
• Participate in facility planning committees.
• Review budget reports annually and assist with establishing budget items for maintenance programs.
• Conduct a yearly needs assessment to determine departmental goals and objectives with staff, parents, and administrators.
• Assist the superintendent with decisions on school closing during inclement weather.
• Develop and implement a plan for maintenance of equipment.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate, complete, and up-to-date records and reports.
• Establish a plan for continuous up-dating of equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Administrative Staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent.

SUPERVISOR:    Superintendent

Approved by Board of Education on 6-11-07, Revised 5-12-08, Revised 6-10-13; Revised 10-21-2025

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

NOTE:  For the following requirements in terms of an 8 hour workday, 

"Occasional" = 1-33%, "Frequent" = 34-66%, "Continuous" = 67-100%.