Director of Buildings and Grounds at Colleton County School District in Walterboro, SC

Job description

COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION � DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS & GROUNDS JOB PURPOSE Is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and operations of all district facilities, capital improvement, facilities planning, and infrastructure management. The position ensures that school buildings and grounds, administrative buildings and grounds, and support facilities are safe, highly functional, and well-maintained environments conducive for teaching and learning. The position ensures that school buildings and grounds, administrative buildings and grounds, and support facilities are designed, constructed, renovated, and maintained to provide a safe, sustainable, inclusive, and effective learning environment. The Director will lead long-term facilities planning, manage capital improvement projects, and oversee maintenance operations in alignment with district strategic goals and budgetary constraints. The position is the direct report of the Superintendent. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/CORE RESPONSIBILITIES EDUCATIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Develop and implement comprehensive facilities maintenance strategies aligned with the district's strategic plan and operational goals in collaboration with district and school administrators, staff and parent-teacher organizations. Lead strategic planning initiatives, capital improvement projects, and budget forecasting for facility operations and maintenance. Supervise and evaluate subordinate supervisory, technical and support staff; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline and discharge. Collaborate with district administrators and educational leaders to ensure that facility and maintenance enhancements support academic excellence. Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Superintendent, subordinates, other District administrators and staff, school administrators and staff, Board members, State Department of Education personnel, various councils and committees, parents, students, design professionals, contractors, vendors and service providers, and the general public. Provide organizational leadership to a diverse team of facilities/maintenance professionals by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Prepare and/or process budget documents, financial reports and analyses, estimates, Board reports, performance evaluations, various operations / administrative reports, memos, correspondence, etc. Mentor and supervise facilities and maintenance staff, including training on best practices in mechanical engineering and modern maintenance methodologies. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT Oversee daily operations of maintenance, custodial, and repair services across all district facilities. Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifecycle of facility assets. Inspect school facilities on a regular basis to determine needed maintenance and repairs; prepares cost estimates for facility renewal, repair and maintenance projects. Inspects maintenance and repair work performed by department staff for compliance with work orders, deadlines, codes and regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as safety and environmental standards. Facilitate cross-department collaboration to integrate facility management into broader educational initiatives. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & TECHICAL OVERSIGHT Apply mechanical engineering principles to oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and energy-efficient solutions to improve facility operat