Construction and Maintenance Director - Gainesville, United States - Alachua County Public Schools

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    JOB GOAL:
    To administer, plan, and direct construction projects throughout the District and the maintenance and appearance of buildings and grounds in the public school system

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Bachelors degree from an approved accredited educational institution with major course work in architecture, or other acceptable field; and
    • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience, including substantial experience in construction and facility maintenance; or
    • An equivalent combination of education and training, with a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in the construction and maintenance fields and a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in construction and facility maintenance.
    • Completion of State required course work for educational facilities (SREF).
    • Certification as a Uniform Building Code Inspector, preferred.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
    • Knowledge of Florida School Laws, regulations, local School Board policies and procedures.
    • Considerable knowledge of applicable building regulatory codes, ordinances and procedures.
    • Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of architecture, modern methods and techniques in the various trades as they relate to design, construction and maintenance of facilities.
    • Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment and practices of various construction and maintenance trades.
    • Knowledge of the equipment and facilities of the school district.
    • Ability to establish and maintain work schedules, budgets and procedures and direct the work of technical and professional personnel in a manner conducive to efficiency and high morale.
    • Decision-making ability within the framework of the position.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skill in planning, organizing, and presenting information to diverse audiences.
    • Ability to plan and develop complex reports.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff and private individuals contacted in the course of work.

    REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Assistant -- Operations