Director of Facilities
Company: Allentown School District
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
- Position Type:
Administration/ Director
- Date Posted:
10/5/2022
- Location:
Maintenance
Director of Facilities
Salary Range: $105,750 - $148,050
Qualifications:
- -Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
High school diploma required. Additional -specialized training
desirable (i.e., architectural, engineering, technical school,
trade school, apprenticeship -programs, certification area).
Experience in public education desired.
- Five or more years recent experience in maintenance and
facilities management, all trades and -familiarity with building
control systems are desired. Able to understand and interpret
architectural -drawings and construction drawings; familiar with
local, State, and federal codes/ordinances as they apply -to
operation of school facilities. -
- Comprehensive knowledge of building trades, mechanical trades,
and construction; Must be willing -to complete training programs as
required from time to time by district policy and/or federal,
state, or local -law.
- Asbestos Management Planning/Building Inspection Certification
preferred.
- Project Management experience and/or certification (PMP)
preferred
- Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver
license.
- Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances
(Acts 34, 114, and 151)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
with employees, contractors, subcontractors,suppliers, school
district staff and Board of Education.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common -fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only -limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, -diagram, or schedule
form. -
- Be knowledgeable of and comply strictly with all laws and legal
requirements regarding confidentiality of -student and personnel
records. -
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with staff, community, architects, -contractors, and
suppliers.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district
requirements and Board of Education policies. -
- -Ability to use Google (Sheets/Docs/Drive/Meet) and Microsoft
(Word/Excel) programs required.
- -Willingness to learn and use new technology/programs required.
-
- Ideal candidate would be a lifelong learner that reads
professional journals and keeps current with industry -trends,
equipment, and supplies. Note: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. -The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
-accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Executive Director
of Facilities Services with the overall -management of operations
and maintenance of all district buildings, facilities, and grounds
including the -direction and supervision of custodial, maintenance,
and grounds personnel. -The Director of Facilities Services ensures
that all district facilities are in optimal condition to support
the -educational program and school/community activities in a
clean, well-maintained, and safe environment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- -Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following: Develop, implement, and manage the Districts Capital
projects.
- -Actively participate in department continuous improvement
initiatives to evaluate and refine current processes.
- -Establish professional relationships with building
administrators and conduct meetings as necessary.
- -Under the direction of the Executive Director of Facilities
Services, assist in the overseeing of contractors and vendors to
ensure compliance with work orders, contracts, and
specifications.
- -Assist the Executive Director of Facilities Services in
scheduling all preventive maintenance and required inspections
while also ensuring documentation of related work performed by
department personnel.
- -Assist with evaluating and life-cycle planning for District
capital assets. This process includes documenting assets,
performing condition assessments, determining useful life, and
budgeting for future maintenance and repairs. Participate in the
annual -Capital Funding Plan budgeting process.
- -Assist the Executive Director of Facilities Services with the
development of departmental budgets.
- Understand indoor air quality procedures and EPA
guidelines.
- Assist with required testing for mold, allergens, radon,
asbestos, lead in water, and legionnaire bacteria.
- Requires a working knowledge of building automated control
systems and critical building electrical, HVAC, and life safety
systems.
- Perform regular building checks to monitor work schedule and
trouble-shoot problems.
- Support and/or serve as a member of district emergency/crisis
response and safety teams.
- Monitor and supervise evening/weekend facilities use by school,
community, and other outside groups.
- Perform weekly checklist audits.
- Assist maintenance and custodial staff with building
maintenance, as needed.
- Assist custodial staff with the upkeep and cleaning of district
facilities, as needed.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- May be on-call 24 hours/day and/or required to work emergency
shifts, as needed.
- Provide effective leadership in a union environment.
- Receive and address employee concerns and participate in the
resolution of grievances filed under applicable collective
bargaining agreements, as necessary. -
- Conduct performance evaluations of all maintenance and
custodial staff and provide regular feedback to team members.
- Participate in and make recommendations regarding staffing
decisions and the hiring process.
- Provide information and recommendations to administration
concerning policies, practices, and contractual issues relating to
the department.
- Perform all duties in accordance with applicable local, state,
federal laws, and School Board Policies.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules, practices, and
policies.
- Respectful and professional interactions with community,
colleagues, co-workers, students, and district staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of
Facilities Services.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district
today and be a part of our future!
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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The
richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is
strengthened by its central role in educating our students for
America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the
culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the
schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26
languages.
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The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits
package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund
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*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor
group's specific collective bargaining agreement. -
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Attachment(s):
- Director of Facilities 8.11.21- Revised.pdf
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