Allentown School District · 1 day ago
Executive Director of Facilities Services
Allentown, PA
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expAllentown School District is committed to excellence in education and is seeking an Executive Director of Facilities Services. This role is responsible for the overall management of operations and maintenance of all district buildings, ensuring they are in optimal condition to support educational programs and community activities.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Oversee and protect District assets
Develop, implement, and manage the Districts Capital projects
Represent the District in day-to-day contacts with contractors, architects, attorneys and engineers in connection with facility renovations
Interface and coordinate activities with local government agencies as pertaining to District facilities and properties
Develop and/or coordinate bids, RFP's, RFQ's and other purchasing projects or initiatives specific to the department
Assist in the negotiation of purchase/sale of district property
Assist in the negotiation and administration of leases of district property, facilities and facilities used by the school district
Actively participate in department continuous improvement initiatives to evaluate and refine current processes
Uses independent judgment in significant matters when coordinating emergency procedures affecting building and grounds including cold weather temperature control and snow removal and serves and advises the Superintendent regarding school closure
Uses independent judgment in significant matters when working with principals to coordinate the short-term and long-range facility improvement plans
Establish professional relationships with building administrators and conduct meetings as necessary
Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with work orders, contracts, and specifications
Supervises and recommends approval of payment of all outside contractors performing work in the District
The Scheduling of all preventive maintenance and required inspections while also ensuring documentation of related work performed by department personnel and contractors
The evaluation and life-cycle planning for District capital assets. This process includes documenting assets, performing condition assessments, determining useful life, and budgeting for future maintenance and repairs. Lead the Capital Funding Plan budgeting process
Development of departmental budgets
Responsible for maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, AHERA, Right to Know, Radon, lead paint, lead in drinking water, asbestos correction, and underground storage tanks
Understand indoor air quality procedures and EPA guidelines
Assist with required testing for mold, allergens, radon, asbestos, lead in water, and legionnaire bacteria
Requires a working knowledge of building automated control systems and critical building electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems
Collaborates with Director of Operations and Director of Information Technology to review and maintain on a regular basis, all security precautions, security systems, fire alarms, and phone systems to make sure they are fully operational
Perform regular building checks to monitor work schedule and trouble-shoot problems
Support and/or serve as a member of district emergency/crisis response and safety teams
Monitor and supervise evening/weekend facilities use by school, community, and other outside groups
Perform weekly checklist audits
Assist maintenance and custodial staff with building maintenance, as needed
Assist custodial staff with the upkeep and cleaning of district facilities, as needed
Regular and timely attendance
Be on-call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, to respond to emergencies as needed
Participate in the negotiation and administration of labor contracts involving the Facilities Department staff
Provide effective leadership in a union environment
Receive and address employee concerns and participate in the resolution of grievances filed under applicable collective bargaining agreements, as necessary
Conduct performance evaluations of all maintenance and custodial staff and provide regular feedback to team members
Participate in and make recommendations regarding staffing decisions and the hiring process
Provide information and recommendations to administration concerning policies, practices, and contractual issues relating to the department
Perform all duties in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws, and School Board Policies
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules, practices, and policies
Respectful and professional interactions with community, colleagues, co-workers, students, and district staff
Attend Board of Education Meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Five or more years recent experience in maintenance and facilities management, all trades and familiarity with building control systems are desired
Able to understand and interpret architectural drawings and construction drawings; familiar with local, State, and federal codes/ordinances as they apply to operation of school facilities
Comprehensive knowledge of building trades, mechanical trades, and construction
Must be willing to complete training programs as required from time to time by district policy and/or federal, state, or local law
Must have experience analyzing problems and developing action plans
Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver license
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, school district staff and Board of Education
Must have excellent technical competencies in a variety of areas including use of technology, mathematics skills, writing and editing, organization, problem-solving, multitasking, and statistical record keeping
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Be knowledgeable of and comply strictly with all laws and legal requirements regarding confidentiality of student and personnel records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community, architects, engineers, attorneys, contractors, and suppliers
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Ability to use Google (Sheets/Docs/Drive/Meet) and Microsoft (Word/Excel) programs required
Willingness to learn and use new technology/programs required
Ideal candidate would be a lifelong learner that reads professional journals and keeps current with industry trends, equipment, and supplies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
Asbestos Management Planning/Building Inspection Certification preferred
Project Management experience and/or certification (PMP) preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Personal and Sick time
PSERS Retirement Fund
Company
Allentown School District
Allentown School District is an urban public school district that provides education from preschool to grade 12.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Malika Savoy, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer
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