Allentown School District · 12 hours ago
Executive Director of Facilities Services
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expAllentown School District is responsible for managing operations and maintenance of all district buildings and facilities. The Executive Director of Facilities Services ensures optimal conditions for educational programs and community activities in a clean and safe environment.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Hiring Manager
Dr. Ramona Hollie-Major
Responsibilities
Overall management of operations and maintenance of all district buildings, facilities, and grounds including the direction and supervision of the Director and Assistant Directors, custodial, maintenance, and grounds personnel
Ensures that all district facilities are in optimal condition to support the educational program and school/community activities in a clean, well-maintained, and safe environment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Additional specialized training desirable (i.e., architectural, engineering, technical school, trade school, apprenticeship programs, certification area)
Five or more years recent experience in maintenance and facilities management, all trades and familiarity with building control systems
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
Asbestos Management Planning/Building Inspection Certification
Project Management experience and/or certification (PMP)
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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