Facilities Director - Hanover County Public Schools

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for operations, maintenance, custodial and construction management for the school system. Serves as Facilities Department Head.   Responsible for planning, directing and managing a division-wide custodial, maintenance, facilities management and new construction and renovation program. This position is designated as "Essential Personnel," which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Manages the Maintenance Team composed of electricians, HVAC/R, plumbing and general carpentry/painting technicians.

• Directs the Maintenance Team to complete small to medium sized projects such as space additions, renovations, new lighting installations, etc.

• Communicates regular updates to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations.

• Elevates emergent concerns with urgency to the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations so that the Senior Leadership team can be informed.

• Oversees the Custodial Team and ensures that appropriate training, resources and coaching is provided.

• Oversees the Planning Administrator of New Construction & Renovation to ensure projects remain on time and within budget.

• Visits school buildings on a routine basis to meet with principals and evaluate facilities, including investigating facility concerns.  

• Evaluates maintenance and cleanliness of facilities.   

• Addresses safety concerns related to the physical condition of buildings.  

• Responds to facility needs brought forth by building administration.

• Prioritizes requests in order to ensure resources are allocated effectively.

• Oversees work order requests and manages such requests to completion. 

• Ensures that County contracts are in place for emergency and non-emergency services related to maintaining the facilities

• Evaluates the performance of direct reports.

• Interfaces with vendors and contractors including initiation of requests for proposal and competitive bids.  Monitors work progress of outside contractors to assure compliance with contract specifications and initiates payment upon satisfactory benchmarks and/or completion.

• Provides input into the development of the division’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Plans and directs all construction projects for the school division including architectural and engineering services, bidding and contract award, and construction.

• Maintains a network of internal and external industry relationships. 

• Serves as liaison with federal, state and county government agencies as applicable.

• Ensures that inspections required by various agencies are completed per the required schedule, that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner, and that records are maintained.

• Oversees the Facility Use requests to ensure compliance with school board policy. 

• Performs related work as required.