688 - DIRECTOR, FACILITY SERVICES

 

        Job Description

 

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School Diploma; some college preferred

  2. Fifteen years of supervisory experience in maintenance operations.

  3. Fifteen years of experience in maintaining multiple buildings.

  4. AHERA Certification

  5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate

SUPERVISES:

1. Supervisor, Maintenance
2. District Custodial Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional Paygrade 8, 226 days Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.         

Directs and manages major maintenance projects, including new construction.

2.         

Demonstrates the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

3.         

Oversees the relocation of the district's portable buildings.

4.         

Cooperates with other entities in preparing plans and specifications for required property easements.

5.         

Estimate cost of construction and repair projects, including labor, materials, and other related costs.

6.         

Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

7.         

Combine budget and cost estimates based on documented needs.

8.         

Participate in the prequalification or approval process for architects, engineers, and contractors.

9.         

Assist architects, engineers, and consultants to develop, review, and finalize project plans, drawings schematics, specifications, bid documents, and other documents relating to project development and completion; evaluation of formal bids and development of recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

10.      

Conduct on-site inspection of construction projects to ensure conformance with construction documents, programs, and needs.

11.      

Conduct project development and construction progress meetings.

12.      

Supervise warranty correction work.

13.      

Oversee proper disposal of all classified waste material according to all federal and state regulations.

14.      

Report certain quantities of hazardous chemicals to the local fire department and the Texas Department of Health (Tier Two Act and Annual Waste Summary).

15.      

Maintain the Management Plan and Actions taken in response to the findings in the Plan.

16.      

Post notices of warnings as required by the AHERA Rule.

17.      

Manage all records, documents, samples and reports pertaining to the AHERA Rule.

18.      

Conduct periodic surveillance every six months with a formal inspection and updating every three years as directed by the AHERA Rule.

19.      

Oversee the reduction and/or removal of potential lead contamination.

20.      

Provide registration and management of all petroleum storage tanks.

21.      

Manage and maintain all records pertaining to surveillance and testing in accordance with Indoor Air Quality Research Act.
22. Work with engineering and consulting firms on proper testing and analysis of indoor air quality to resolve any complaints by occupants.
23. Develops and maintains a written master plan for the district's facilities.
24. Develops and maintains a written departmental procedures for preventive maintenance of all district buildings.
25. Create and maintain plans and specifications for an attractive physical environment at all district locations ensuring that all school settings are conducive to learning.
26. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
27. Prepares, recommends, and implements the budget for the district facility services department.
28. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy int he facility services area.
29. Utilizes information provided through the district appraisal process to improve performance.
30. Participates in professional development programs which lead to improved job performance.
31. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics.
32. Articulates appropriately and represents the school district favorable to the general public.
33. Participates in community activities (to extent feasible and appropriate that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and the larger community.)
34. Responds to after hours emergencies as needed.
35. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned.
36. Annually established and meets performance goals.

EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, Fax, calculator, copier 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Mental Demands:  Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Frequent district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all facilities and construction projects.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill that may be required.  10/04 SR