Executive Director - Newark, United States - Newark Board of Education

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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Executive Director

Office of Facilities Management

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

DEFINITION

The Executive Director of Facilities oversees all construction management, facilities, maintenance, custodial and other operational divisions of the school district as assigned.

This position manages the day-to-day operations of the District's facilities including but not limited to planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of district buildings and grounds; serving as the district representative in planning and developing facilities and new construction; ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines; preparing and managing the annual budgets for the maintenance, grounds and custodial departments; and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and other resources.

The Executive Director of Facilities oversees those persons and offices reporting directly to the position including the offices of Project Control, Design Services, Field Operations, Environmental and Custodial Services.

The Executive Director of Facilities reports directly to the Assistant School Business Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Facilities Management, Public Administration, Business or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
Meet the requirements of a "Certified Educational Facilities Manager" pursuant to N

JSA 18A:

17-4- Five (5) or more years of experience in facility maintenance, design and construction, custodial operation functions and/or property management, overseeing multiple school buildings consisting of over five (5) million square feet of space total, with a minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Currently possess or be in the process of obtaining a NJ Black Seal or higher license.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and administer plans for the facilities operations and other related services through delegation to assigned supervisory personnel.
Lead, organize, manage, and supervise all maintenance and custodial operations of the district in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and Board of Education policies and procedures.
Provide overall leadership and coordination to the District's physical infrastructure to ensure optimal integration, collaboration and cost efficiency in the development and implementation of operating plans, systems and procedures.
Develop and implement the multiyear Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (N.J.A.C.

6:8-4.9(a)7) that is both corrective and preventative for the upkeep of all facilities, grounds, and the major facilities systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, environmental, and structural) of the district.

Provide an efficient work order system for repairs of facilities and equipment that ensures that all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion, and provide regular work order status reports to the Assistant Schools Business Administrator and principals of the buildings.

Recommend facility improvement and modernization to improve the systems, equipment, and facilities of the district.

Oversee and evaluate all District's facilities management and operations.
Oversee the development and maintain comprehensive facilities Long Range Facilities Plan and Master Plan incorporating all facilities and real estate assets, advise executive management on strategic and tactical facility planning and/or development, facility space use and other matters involving the use of physical assets, ensure that the Master Plan remains consistent with the District's overall strategic plan.
Develop and manage annual budgets for all departments under the position's oversight.
Conduct regular inspections of all school facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure that high standards for cleanliness, attractiveness and safety are maintained. Recommend to the Assistant School Business Administrator any improvements needed.
Assist the Superintendent and the School Business Administrator with the development and annual review of the district's Long Range Facilities Plan (N.J.A.C. 6A Chapter 26, Subchapter2).
Establish department policies and procedures in collaboration with Assistant School Business Administrator for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to maintain the established and ongoing activities of the facilities operations.
Review and evaluate ongoing facility maintenance, design and construction, and custodial programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and suitability to current conditions.
Assist in the development of a capital planning and tracking process through which clear goals and priorities in the capital projects a