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Manager of Operations, Facilities, Transportation, and Safety Taunton Public Schools District - Taunton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in
Taunton Public Schools Job Details Job ID:
5948396
Application Deadline:
Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business administration, public administration, transportation, emergency management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience may be considered; Master's Degree preferred.
- Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, building operations, maintenance, transportation, public works, construction, school operations, security systems, or a comparable complex operational environment.
- At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, including responsibility for directing, scheduling, evaluating, and/or coordinating employees and operational functions.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple facilities, operational programs, contractors, vendors, and/or service providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of building operations and maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevators, generators, building management systems, grounds, snow and ice operations, and related infrastructure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with transportation operations, fleet management, dispatch, routing, contractors, or student transportation, preferably within a school or publicsector environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, visitor management, intrusion alarms, emergency notification systems, radios, and credential/key management.
- Experience with budget management, purchasing, procurement, contracts, purchase orders, vendor management, and monitoring expenditures.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and Massachusetts laws, regulations, contractual requirements, safety standards, and District policies applicable to facilities, transportation, procurement, and school operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or experience coordinating emergency response, emergency preparedness, severe-weather operations, safety procedures, drills, or other time-sensitive operational situations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school administrators, District departments, employees, families, contractors, vendors, public officials, and police, fire, and other emergencyresponse agencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive personnel, student, security, financial, legal, and operational information.
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology and operational management systems, including workorder, scheduling, reporting, security, transportation, or other applicable systems.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license and ability to travel between District facilities and respond to operational needs throughout the District.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification or other relevant occupational health and safety certification or willingness to obtain this within 30 days of hire.
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during weather-related or other District emergencies, as required by the position.
- Successful completion of all required background checks and employment requirements in accordance with applicable law and Taunton Public Schools policy.
JOB GOAL
The Manager of Operations, Facilities, Transportation & Safety provides districtwide operational leadership and oversight of facilities, maintenance, grounds, transportation, and school security systems. The position is responsible for ensuring that District facilities, services, and operational systems are safe, reliable, compliant, efficient, and responsive to the needs of students, staff, families, and the community. The Manager serves as a principal operational support to the supervising Director and exercises delegated authority in accordance with District policies, School Committee directives, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal law.
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$110,000 to $130,000
Individual Contract Job Categories:
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager Administration > Facilities Administration > Safety/Security Administration > Transportation Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Taunton Public Schools Human Resources 215 Harris Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Phone:
508-821-1214
Email:
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