What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Director of Facilities and Operations - Office of Operations position at School District Five?
Position Title: Director of Facilities and Operations
Location: Office of Operations
Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 37 / 240 Days / 8 Hours Per Day
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, construction management, construction management, facilities management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Five years of experience in facility operations or management, including experience in an administrative or supervisory role. Valid and current Professional Engineer (PE) designation is preferred. Must possess knowledge of construction methods, planning and scheduling, cost accounting and computer programs, supervisory practices and principles, purchasing and contracting policies and practices, and have the ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. May require a valid state driver's license.
Description:
This position manages all construction and ongoing maintenance of facilities for the District. Prepares and monitors the departmental budget by projecting needs and monitoring expenditures, determining staffing needs, overseeing payroll for maintenance staff and allocating funds for department operational expenses. Establishes policies and procedures for ongoing review of repair programs and coordinating scheduling of repairs to facilities; manages purchasing and general contracting functions for District facilities. Assists district staff and school principals in reviewing facilities regarding existing and potential problems. This position is under limited supervision.
External Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Internal Applicants:
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.