[Sandra]

Medway Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Facilities (Non-certified Staff)

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture
Construction Management or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
2. At least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in either business,
industry or a government agency.
3. Extensive knowledge in the areas of planning or maintaining physical facilities.
4. Good working knowledge of municipal construction and procurement, including
M.G.L. Chapters 7, 30, 30B and 149.
5. Demonstrated skills in the areas of leadership, planning, management,
organization, and budget development and management.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to interact
effectively with citizen boards, residents and personnel at all levels. Ability to
establish and maintain positive public relations with state and federal agencies.
7. Must be able to successfully complete SAFIS fingerprinting and able to maintain
CORI certification at all times.
8. Requires working knowledge of the latest concepts in maintenance and preventive
maintenance of building structures in the complete physical plant, which includes
the total temperature control system and heating plant. A constant update on
knowledge of all state and federal mandates including the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, the Asbestos Management Law and all related
mandates pertaining to the care and upkeep of all the facilities to keep them in a
clean and safe environment. The ability to program and schedule activities on long
and short term basis.
9. Possession of a valid state driver’s license issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
10. Preferred: Construction Supervisor’s license, MCPPO certification, experience
working with the Massachusetts School Building Association, experience
preparing long-range capital plans, AHERA designation as lead person, EPA
Environmental Health & Safety Certification.

REPORTS TO:

Appointed by Superintendent of Schools. All direction on repair, maintenance,
and planning of facilities shall be under the direction of the Superintendent of
Schools.

SUPERVISES:

All School custodial, maintenance, and contracted custodial staff.

JOB GOAL:

To provide all students, staff and the general public with a physical environment
that is safe, clean, attractive, pleasant, and smoothly functioning in each of the
School buildings.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The Director will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and oversight of all
school buildings and maintenance staff.
2. The Director shall present a capital needs and maintenance plan for all school
buildings annually to the School Committee, Finance Committee and Capital
Improvements Committee. This plan shall include both short and long term and
assessments along with recommendations.
3. Proficiency in computer applications – experience with Microsoft Office, Word,
Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets. Knowledge and
experience in managing technology-based systems to support the mission of the
Facilities organization.
4. Directly supervises the maintenance/custodial staff.
5. Evaluates cleaning and maintenance systems as well as evaluates staffing needs
for School custodial and maintenance departments.
6. Executes, coordinates, and supervises all projects, service requirements and other
contractual services regarding the general operation and maintenance of the
schools buildings.
7. Maintains a working relationship with Town and School Department Heads.
8. Preparation and development of a five year facility management plan including
budgets for each facility under the control of the School Committee.
9. Coordinates adherence and compliance to AHERA, MSDS, OSHA, EPA and any
other federal, state or local regulations for health and safety of maintenance
personnel and building occupants.
10. Follows procedures for the procurement of supplies, equipment and services as
set forth in the Massachusetts General Law c.30B and c.149, c. 7 and Town
by-laws.
11. Prepares, evaluates and awards custodial supply bid.
12. Requisitioning of custodial and maintenance equipment.
13. Maintains an inventory of all capital equipment.
14. Maintains a comprehensive file of all plans, blueprints and instructions related to
physical facilities.
15. Organizing, scheduling, supervising and evaluating all maintenance/custodial
staff, including temporary employees or contract services as needed.
16. Responsible for the screening, interviewing and recommending to hire any school
custodian personnel.
17. Coordinates and cooperates with Department Heads in the supervision of all
functions and work activities in the operation and maintenance of school plant
equipment and grounds.

18. The Director will participate in school and town based crisis team meetings, as
well as district crisis team meetings as needed.
19. Coordinates with the Department Heads in the standardization and
administration of personnel policies, levels of cleanliness, health and personnel
safety.
20. Shall inspect all roofs, boilers, HVAC systems, safety equipment and other
structural and mechanical equipment/devices/structural systems on a monthly
basis and shall document the results of said inspections, and further cause for
any defects or inoperable devices/systems/equipment to be repaired.
21. Shall coordinate all annual inspections of fire detection devices, sprinkler systems,
fire alarms and panels, elevators and chair lifts, boilers, generators, septic
systems and equipment, chemical hoods in chemistry labs, and gym equipment.
22. Schedule annual boiler cleanings with vendor and Insurance Inspector.
23. Coordinate with Athletic Director for the contracting of vendors for gym floor
resurfacing.
24. Attends the meetings of the Medway School Committee as necessary.
25. The Director shall act as liaison between the Medway Public Schools and other
Town Departments if/when necessary as assigned.
26. Abides by and implements all procedures as directed by federal, state and/or local
agencies.
27. Seeks grants to address various facilities issues.
28. The Director will conduct and supervise mandated safety/instructional training
programs on an annual basis for all custodial staff as per AFSCME contract.
29. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift, carry and move
50 pounds repeatedly.
30. Performs and completes other duties and responsibilities as
determined and may be directed by the Superintendent of Schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent, or his
designee.

Dated: January 2018
Approved: March 1, 2018

 

Sandra J. Cashen, CFM
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District