Director of Facilities and Transportation

Pay will be based upon education and experience.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Facilities and Transportation to oversee all aspects of our transportation and building operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team, ensuring efficient transportation services, and implementing strategies to optimize transportation processes and building operations.

STATUS: Contract/Exempt/Salary/Full-Time/Unclassified

HOURS: M-F/ 40 hours per week/8AM-4PM/ variable to accommodate program needs

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with S & P and air brake Endorsements (School Bus).
• American Heart Association First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Knowledge of safety and transportation regulations, fire and building codes.
• Five years of school bus or mass transit driving experience with respectable safety record.
• Knowledge or experience with diagnostic, maintenance, and repair duties of transportation vehicles.
• Experience or training on how to safely move or secure individuals or objects on transportation vehicles.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate a systematic transportation system which includes schedules and routes that satisfy the needs of the Opportunity Center. Use appropriate judgment to provide ancillary transportation for trips, emergencies, and bus route driving. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports of route and passenger changes, and vehicle and employee statistics.
• Responsible for supervision of all assigned personnel; develop and perform training and orientations as required for new and existing staff. Maintain driver and aide certification including abstracts, physicals, CDL’s, BCI’s, First Aid and CPR, and behavior management certification. Review and approve staff assignments. Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel. Recommends promotional, and/or disciplinary personnel action and conducts performance evaluations.
• Provide oversight of all facilities to include but not limited to utilities, building security, equipment/systems, maintenance and respond to emergencies. Coordinate telephone and computer cabling installations and changes with IT and building administrators as needed.
• Monitor vehicle radio communication for all transportation vehicles and respond to emergency calls or situations on a 24-hour basis.
• Coordinate, schedule, and perform vehicle diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and annual inspections.
• Participates in strategic planning, reviews and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with superintendent to determine program delays and closing due to weather conditions and contact bus drivers and radio stations as necessary.
• Coordinates and oversees work plans with contractors and evaluates cost estimates and specifications for contracted work. Develops and manages an annual budget necessary for meeting assigned goals and objectives; oversees purchase of facility and/or transportation equipment and services as appropriate or required.
• Solicit contracts according to Board policy and public bidding laws for service necessary for the maintenance and improvement of Board facilities and grounds.
• Attend all management team meetings and monthly board meetings.
• Serve as backup to transportation and custodial departments as needed.

Join our team and play a key role in shaping our transportation strategies while leading a dedicated team towards operational excellence.

We offer competitive compensation packages, opportunities for professional growth, and a positive culture.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to:

Seneca County Opportunity Center

Attention Tawny LeJeune

780 E CR 20

Tiffin, Ohio 44883

or by email to: tlejeune@senecadd.org

Applications can be found on our website: senecadd.org/about/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR and First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tiffin, OH 44883 (Required)

Work Location: In person