Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE: 

The Director of Facilities oversees the day-to-day custodial and maintenance operations of District facilities and ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable school environment; manages project timelines, prioritizes, progress, and completion approval; carries out administrative tasks to including serving as the district point of contact for all local, state and federal compliance visits (Right to Know, PEOSH, annual Fire Marshall compliance inspections, Health Official inspections) as required; to maintain and operate the facilities to the required standards. Reports to the Executive Director of Operations & Performance. Directly supervises the Maintenance & Custodial Supervisor, Operations Foreman, and Custodians.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience: 
  • Possess the New Jersey Educational Facilities Manager Certificate or meet the requirements of a “Certified Educational Facilities Manager” pursuant to NJSA 18A:17-49.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in facility maintenance, design and construction, custodial operation functions and/or property management, overseeing multiple school buildings, with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Knowledge of plant operations and maintenance, custodial cleaning methods and procedures, and heating and ventilation systems.
  • Currently possess or be in the process of obtaining a NJ Black Seal or higher license. 
  • Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous waste materials.
  • Familiarity with computerized HVAC systems.
  • Experience with OSHA, AHERA, Fire Codes and Right to Know procedures.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative in resolving problems and developing and implementing solutions independently. 
  • Excellent project management skills. 
  • Demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). 
  • Extraordinary attention to detail. 
  • Strong ability to think strategically and creatively to strike the right tone when working through complex issues with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet concurrent deadlines. 
  • Ability to generate and interpret financial district and department reports. 
  • Knowledge of accepted business practices in school districts related to budget preparation and administration.

THE ROLE:

• Examine school sites on a regular basis to determine needed repairs and maintenance.
• Establish and recommend priorities for repair projects.

• Evaluate all submitted work orders and recommend assignments. Monitor the progress of all work orders.

• Assign and supervise maintenance teams to handle more involved projects.

• Inspect schools regularly to determine the quality of cleaning efforts.

• Act as liaison between various township and state offices, e.g., Fire Department, Board of Health, Right-to-know, HAZMAT, etc.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of maintenance equipment used at the district level.
• Advise in the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services.
• Maintain district guidelines on energy conservation and recycling.
• Provide periodic in-service workshops for all maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate annual Right-to-Know training.
• Be readily available to the school district in the event of emergencies for snow removal, storm damage, and/or vandalism.
• Develop cost estimates of repair projects in terms of labor, material, and overhead.
• Provide work assignments and conduct random work site checks for safety and job completion.
• Supervise the conduct of the district preventive maintenance program.
• Conduct periodic visits to schools and visit principals to identify any special problems.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned for the efficient operation of the school district.
• Complete the annual comprehensive maintenance plan. 
• Ensure all certifications remain updated as required by law. The certifications include but are not limited to: fire inspections, elevator inspections, boiler inspections, lead testing, etc.
• Facilitate and monitor approved construction projects. 

• Salary range: $90,000-$130,000

• Term of Employment: 12-Month

• Union: MPTEA / Unaffiliated.

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted.  If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.