Director of Facilities and Transportation

Immediate Opening: Director of Facilities and Transportation, Full-time, 12 months, Exempt (salaried)

Annual Salary Range $60,000-$75,000

Barnesville School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Facilities Director. The Director of Facilities & Transportation interacts positively with every department serving a vital customer service role responsible for planning, communication, facilitation, oversight, and coordination of preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovation, and new construction; supporting on-site campus events, and presentation of all buildings and grounds. Additionally, they actively plan, organize and supervise the work and driving routes of school drivers for the safe transportation of students; assign work schedules and review and approve time sheets; train and/or oversee training of departmental employees. This is a supervisory role.

Successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening along with a criminal background check including fingerprints is a requirement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing routine maintenance activities like cleaning, repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Managing contracts and cultivating relationships with external vendors for maintenance services; collaborating with the School’s business office for approval and payment of related invoices.
• Monitoring building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) to identify potential issues.
• Developing and managing the facilities budget including costs for maintenance, repairs, utilities, and staff.
• Analyzing expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and addressing safety concerns both with the school buildings and transportation vehicles.

• Experience in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols.