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Summary:

Performs comprehensive supervisory and management responsibilities to carry out Superintendent and School Committee's policies and procedures concerning the District's building maintenance, custodial services, environmental programs, and utility management. Oversees

budget tracking for all areas managed. Ensures the safety and security for all school buildings. Serves as the school department's representative for the city-wide emergency response team. Works closely with City government on school projects and facilities planning.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:  

Preferred experience includes bachelor’s degree in engineering field, facilities management, or other related field. Requires ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in buildings and facilities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, ability and skills. Local government experience preferred.

 Massachusetts Valid Driver's License required.

Knowledge and Ability:

Knowledge: Practical knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory practices and techniques. Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations governing school districts in Massachusetts. Thorough knowledge of the operations of local government including public safety, public works, and public construction and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the profession. Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, tools/equipment, and techniques of buildings, facilities, and maintenance. Specialized knowledge of the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical systems, roofs, and other building components. Considerable knowledge of price trends and grades of quality of materials and equipment. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to facility maintenance/repair activities. Understanding of building code, environmental, disabled access, and other related regulations for the operation of buildings and facilities.

Ability: Ability to develop long-term goals and objectives. Ability to make administrative decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and school system policies and procedures. Ability to organize workflow and effectively manage employees. Excellent public speaking skills with an ability to share complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to provide leadership in the planning, development, and establishment of new, modified and/or improved programs, services and activities. Ability to research data and to compile narratives or reports from information gathered.

SKILL: EXCELLENT FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY SKILLS.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed under typical school department office conditions. Will be required to work outside of normal business hours and attend evening meetings. Incumbent is required to attend numerous meetings with various city and school boards and committees. Travels to various buildings.

Makes frequent and direct contact with local, county, state, regional and federal agencies and officials, the media, community leaders, municipal employees and department heads, local civic and special interest groups, and the public. Contacts are in person, by telephone, in writing and via internet. Contacts require considerable persuasiveness, resourcefulness, discretion, and negotiating skills to influence the decisions and behavior of other parties. Contacts involve attendance at meetings and conferences.

Has access to an extensive amount of highly confidential information relating to the Newton Public Schools. Confidential information may include, but is not limited to, bid proposals, contract negotiations, and personnel records.

Errors in administrative decisions could result in lower standards of services, sub-standard construction, inadequate maintenance programs, damage to property, and endanger public safety; errors in supervisory decisions could result in excessive costs in maintenance programs.

Physical Requirements:

Operates PC-based computer systems, components, and other standard office equipment such as telephone, facsimile machine, and copier.