ANTICIPATED DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
DISTRICT
2024-2025
Anticipated Start Date: February 18, 2025, or sooner
Dover Public Schools is a progressive, culturally diverse school district in Morris County serving approximately 3,600 students, Pre-K through grade 12. We are currently accepting applications for the position of an Anticipated Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Services.
This is a full-time (12-month), contracted position.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
Organizes, administers and leads a comprehensive program of maintenance and custodial services that provide and maintain in an efficient and economical manner the facilities, grounds, equipment, and furnishings of the district, so that all students, staff, and the community are assured of clean, safe, attractive, and healthy places in which to learn and work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MUST possess a Certified Educational Facilities Manager Certification
Black Seal Boiler Operator’s License
Post-secondary training related to professional responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge of architecture, school construction, engineering, plant operation, maintenance and management, and school safety
Experience in project estimation of labor and supply needs and ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of department staff
Experience in budget development for district/plant operations
Possess at least an Associate’s Degree or comparable professional experience
Have at least five years of experience in administrative functions and a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity
Demonstrate knowledge of construction codes, health and safety regulations, financial and management practices, purchasing, supervision and motivation of personnel, and state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment
Manage multiple potential building projects from implementation to completion
HVAC experience preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assumes responsibility for the comprehensive overall planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair requirements of the district
Supervises and inspects the work performed by outside contractors and verifies that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled
Interprets and enforces Board Policies regarding school maintenance, safety and security procedures
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal, and Superintendent of Schools
BARGAINING UNIT: Unaffiliated
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are ONLY being accepted on-line through Applitrack until the position is filled. In addition to completing all sections of the application, please upload a copy of your cover letter and resume. No phone calls, email, or fax applications accepted.
https://www.applitrack.com/dover/onlineapp/
Dover Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.