Director of Facilities

Waterford Public Schools  has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. The Director of Facilities is directly responsible to the Superintendent  for oversight of the operation, maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all district schools and other facilities. Additionally, the Director provides leadership, direction, and supervision for maintenance and custodial personnel; plans and implements the departmental budget; manages new construction, renovation, and code compliance projects; and executes general departmental administrative duties. The Director works collaboratively within local, state, and federal statutes and regulations; Board of Education policies; and directives of the Superintendent. The Director maintains ongoing communication with the Superintendent, Director of Finance and Operations, Building Principals, and the Director of Human Resources to ensure building operations and staffing needs are met effectively.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”
 
The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial or facilities management, architecture, or a closely related field.
• At least five years of experience in plant and facility management and maintenance oversight with demonstrated experience in responsibility for building, plant, and equipment maintenance, building construction practices, project management, custodial/janitorial supervision.
• Working knowledge of various building trades (HVAC & Controls Systems, Security Systems, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry and Construction, and Electrical Systems).
• Demonstrated experience in scheduling and coordinating capital projects and understanding written specifications and blueprints, including working knowledge of building codes.
• Excellent communication, human relations, technology, supervisory, and management skills; and a valid Connecticut Driver's License.

           Candidates with comparable experience and alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered.
 

• Application Deadline :  September 21, 2026 
• A completed application shall include a resume, cover-letter and transcripts for  undergraduate and/or graduate degrees completed.

 Salary Range:

A salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 will be offered that is commensurate with the candidate's experience and credentials.   

Excellent benefits:  Sick, Personal and Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental and Vision benefits (State Partnership Plan Anthem & Cigna). Municipal pension (MERS)

Position Description:  Link to the Director of Facilities Position Description

Salary : $135,000 - $145,000