A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.
OF FACILITIES I DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
A Director of Facilities I is responsible for ensuring that building and grounds maintenance, repair and cleaning related tasks and activities in a single or multi- building school district are performed. The incumbent is typically responsible for supervision of a unit and may also work alongside lower-level employees in carrying out and overseeing work details. The incumbent also performs manual labor and operates equipment related to the work. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable State, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations which apply to school district facility operations and maintenance. The work may occur indoors or outdoors, possibly under adverse working conditions. The incumbent typically reports to a school business administrator or district superintendent. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises staff responsible for the daily and long-term preventive maintenance and repair of school buildings and grounds, which may include replacing locks, painting, carpeting/floor tile/window/drywall replacement and/or repair; Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel and performs on- the-job training of custodial, maintenance and transportation staff as needed; Monitors a preventive maintenance program designed to retain buildings, grounds and equipment in a safe operating condition; Creates and maintains basic records and reports relative to the work performed and schedules repairs when necessary; Discusses maintenance, repair and operational needs with school administrators and makes recommendations to renovate or repair facilities; Performs basic preventive maintenance and/or repairs equipment, including plumbing and heating systems; Performs minor electrical repairs, including replacement of electrical outlets; Troubleshoots problems with equipment, including HVAC and electrical systems and when a non- routine issue is found, may contact contractor to perform repairs; Performs visual inspections of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical maintenance and construction work performed by private contractors, custodial, or maintenance employees to ensure work is conducted and completed in a satisfactory manner; Monitors expenses to ensure budgetary limits as established by the School Board are not exceeded; Tracks inventory and when necessary, orders cleaning supplies, fuel and parts for equipment and buildings; Responsible for mowing grass, hedge trimming, maintenance of playgrounds, parking areas and other school grounds, including athletic fields;
