Director of Facilities

Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for operations, maintenance, custodial and construction management for the school system. Serves as Facilities Department Head and school facility safety officer. Represents school for all FEMA and Radiological exercises. Responsible for planning, directing and managing a division-wide custodial, maintenance, facilities management and new construction program. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Manages the Maintenance Team composed of electricians, HVAC/R, plumbing and general carpentry/painting technicians.
• Directs the Maintenance Team to complete small to medium sized projects such as space additions, renovations, new lighting installations, etc.
• Communicates regular updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations.
• Elevates emergent concerns with urgency to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations so that the Senior Leadership team can be informed.
• Oversees the Custodial Team and ensures that appropriate training, resources and coaching is provided.
• Oversees the Planning Administrator of New Construction & Renovation to ensure projects remain on time and within budget.
• Visits school buildings on a routine basis to meet with principals and evaluate facilities, including investigating facility concerns.
• Evaluates maintenance and cleanliness of facilities.
• Addresses safety concerns related to the physical condition of buildings.
• Responds to facility needs brought forth by building administration.
• Prioritizes requests in order to ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Oversees work order requests and manages such requests to completion.
• Ensures that County contracts are in place for emergency and non-emergency services related to maintaining the facilities
• Evaluates the performance of direct reports.
• Interfaces with vendors and contractors including initiation of requests for proposal and competitive bids. Monitors work progress of outside contractors to assure compliance with contract specifications and initiates payment upon satisfactory benchmarks and/or completion.
• Provides input into the development of the division’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Plans and directs all construction projects for the school division including architectural and engineering services, bidding and contract award, and construction.
• Maintains a network of internal and external industry relationships.
• Serves as liaison with federal, state and county government agencies as applicable.
• Ensures that inspections required by various agencies are completed per the required schedule, that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner, and that records are maintained.
• Oversees the Facility Use requests to ensure compliance with school board policy.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications: KSA's, Education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of maintenance, custodial, facility operations and school building design, and construction. Demonstrated higher level management, finance and procurement skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to effectively manage operating and accounting budgets in accordance with changing priorities. Strong problem analysis skills. Ability to manage vendor contracts related to school facility maintenance. Knowledge of federal and state labor laws, OSHA regulations, DEQ regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree supplemented by extensive experience (minimum of 5 years) within building maintenance or a similar craft. A working knowledge of building trades. Requires professional-level and progressively responsible facilities experience. Valid VA Driver’s License. An equivalent combination of education and professional level experience may be accepted in lieu of level of education.

Preferred: Master’s Degree.

Terms of Employment

Start Date: January 5, 2026
Essential Personnel

Physical requirements and Disclaimer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined. Physical capability to effectively use and operate office equipment. Frequent walking or climbing over uneven terrain on school and construction sites, standing, stooping with some lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds is necessary. Occasional climbing of ladders. Regular visits to school sites are required to conduct inspections. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is required.

Updated format 6.2024/5.2016/Rev. 06/2013

Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,831.04 - $180,904.32 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,831 - $180,904