What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities and Construction position at Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8?
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT www.ffc8.org / EMPLOYMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
(full job description listed on FFC8 website)
Date: January 5, 2026
Position: Director of Facilities and Construction
Starting Date: 07/01/2026
Salary: $138,059 - $205,000 (2025-2026 salary schedule - Director)
- placement is dependent upon education and experience
- 261 day contract which includes 15 paid holidays and 20 vacation days
Description:
A Director of Facilities and Constriction is anticipated for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Function:
Oversee and direct the administration and coordination of the District's maintenance, new construction and construction renovation projects to include: facilities, maintenance and operations, safety and security, grounds and custodial services, project estimates, bid documents, selection of professional architect/engineer/contractor staff, and contract management.
Qualifications:
- Over five years of supervisor level experience required in facilities operations, public education or related field
- Three years minimum experience in a combination of construction and maintenance of insitutional buildings and equipment
- Bachelor's Degree
Mission Statement:
"To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."
District Profile:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools. Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district’s two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.
Website Information:
District site: www.ffc8.org
Facilities site: https://www.ffc8.org/departments/maintenance
Closing Date for Completed Application Packet: January 19, 2026 (at 3:00p.m.)
Application Procedure:
- a certified employment application on-line at www.ffc8.org
- a letter of application
- a current resume
- three current letters of recommendation; two from colleagues and one from a supervisor in present district
- complete transcripts
- answers to the questions in the application (1/2 page max per question)
(We recommend completing your answers in Word and copy and paste into the application section.)
- Interview Stream Digital Interview
Attention: Joel D. Hamilton
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
Timelines for hiring new Administrator:
01/05/26 Vacancy posted
01/19/26 Application process closes
01/22/26 Paper screen
01/26/26 Central Office Interview
01/27/26 Superintendent Interviews
01/28/26 Board of Education approval
07/01/26 Date of employment
Pay: $138,059.00 - $205,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $138,059 - $205,000