Operations Director (anticipated)

TITLE: Operations Director

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

Position Type: 12 Month

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, maintain the physical school facilities in a condition that is safe, clean, attractive, pleasant, and efficient, providing all students with an excellent physical learning environment. Coordinates, supervises, inspects, plans, and directs the work activities of the school Operations and Maintenance and Transportation Departments and contracted projects in accordance with established policies and guidelines. 

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

• Serves as the overall supervisor of the Transportation, Operations, and Maintenance departments
• Recommends employment and assignment, as well as evaluations of personnel, as required.
• Estimates project and construction costs, prepares prioritized budget requests and Board presentation materials, and reconciles projected labor and construction costs with actuals upon project completion.
• Assists the CFO in developing and annually updating the District's long-range capital improvement and capital equipment plan, including the preparation of budget projections, supporting estimates, and executive summaries for the Board, to ensure compliance with City of DeWitt requirements.
• Coordinates, implements, and supervises the construction, modernization, reconstruction, and relocation of new and existing schools and District facilities.
• Creates, implements, and monitors the annual facilities and maintenance budget; recommends purchases of materials and equipment; prepares specifications; and inspects completed work for compliance with established standards.
• Inspects buildings and grounds, determines the work needed for maintenance, organizes and plans a systematic program of preventative maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal safety regulations, Iowa State Department of Education regulations, and the Central DeWitt policy on district requirements.
• Establishes and oversees procedures so that all automotive equipment used for the transportation of students is properly maintained and meets state safety requirements.
• Directs a comprehensive District-wide safety and security program to support safe learning and working environments for students, staff, and visitors.
• Oversees and monitors building security systems, including door access controls, surveillance camera systems, and related safety infrastructure; collaborates with District leadership, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies to ensure compliance with safety protocols, support emergency preparedness efforts, and promote proactive risk prevention throughout the District.
• Meets with district and community groups affected by facilities projects, and represents the District to parent and community groups on matters related to maintenance, operations, and facilities.
• Consults with and advises architects and contractors on the design, construction, or alteration of school buildings and landscaped areas, reviewing and assisting in making changes to plans and specifications.
• Supervises large-scale repair work or projects undertaken by District personnel.
• Confers with the site principals on maintenance and operations problems and makes recommendations as required.
• Maintains complete records and maps of utility systems and changes made in these systems.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Must show evidence of a high degree of collaboration when working with the Board, staff, and parents to create new opportunities to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact student achievement.
• Must have the ability to interpret data, measure program success, and determine appropriate changes necessary.
• Must be able to apply principles of complex thinking to a wide range of problems and issues that may not have any historical precedent and determine solutions where none are apparent.
• Ability to identify resources and seek input.
• Must be highly organized and maintain a wide variety of historical and current information.
• Be able to present and communicate through technology.
• Possess financial management, short and long-range planning, and influencing skills.
• Must be able to handle a large number of complex tasks and assignments at the same time through effective multitasking and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business, construction or engineering, preferred.
• Experience in construction, building maintenance, mechanical systems, leadership and budgeting.
• Must have Class B CDL, Air Brakes, School Bus, and Passenger endorsements or the ability to obtain by September 1. Training is provided.

FLSA Status:    Exempt

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.