Director - Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Director of Operations provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the operations department.  This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and well maintained educational facilities and grounds that support student success.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct department operations including recruiting, hiring, training and conducting performance evaluations to foster a highly effective and safety conscious workforce 
• Oversee both routine maintenance and capital improvement projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within scope and on budget
• Analyzes departmental expenditures to maximize district resources
• Write specifications for purchases or repairs and evaluate vendor bids to ensure best value
• Manage safety, regulatory compliance and maintenance programs for athletic fields and common grounds; coordinate facility usage and leasing agreements with outside organizations  
• Oversee and evaluate third-party operations contractors to ensure high-quality compliance with district standards 
• Procure equipment, supplies and materials needed to complete jobs efficiently
• Lead the district safety committee, implement preventative operational solutions and proactively mitigate facility risks
• Partner closely with district administration to develop facilities plans, project designs and construction initiatives
• Provide oversight for critical weather operations (including snow removal) and remain on call to coordinate emergency response efforts 24/7
• Inspects or participates with administering general facility maintenance work
• Other job related duties as assigned by district leadership

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, related experience in facilities management, operations or construction leadership.  Experience in a public school setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire and manage a large diverse team of employees
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional, collaborative relationships with district staff, administration and community stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality
• Strong active listening skills sufficient to effectively address inquiries, navigate complaints and respond appropriately
• Superior organizational and time-management skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple competing priorities 
• Must be resilient and capable of working across all weather conditions and climates

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 12 month position
• Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Support Services
• Exempt
• Minimum Salary: $97,470 (higher placement based on prior relevant experience)