DIRECTOR - MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Job Description:

DIRECTOR - MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION (Promotional & Open Competitive)

Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, plan, control and direct the maintenance, operations, and transportation of the District; manage the District's grounds, custodial, skilled maintenance, automotive shop, transportation, safety and environmental functions; oversee and administer the maintenance, operations and transportation budgets; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Plan, control and direct the maintenance, operations, and transportation services of the District; manage the District's grounds, custodial, skilled maintenance, automotive shop, transportation, safety and environmental functions; establish standards for safety and environmental compliance, building maintenance and repair, grounds, and student transportation.

Confer with and direct supervisory and lead personnel regarding methods and procedures of work, supply and equipment requirements and operational problems and conflicts; assist with and solve existing problems and determine future requirements of personnel and materials; confer with school officials regarding departmental issues.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; administer other funding allocations for special projects.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; analyze daily staffing requirements and make recommendations; schedule and arrange training as necessary.

Communicate with other administrators, personnel, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.

Analyze, modify and modernize work methods and procedures to increase efficiency, safety, productivity, and cost- effectiveness.

Plan, organize and implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop assigned facilities maintenance and operations programs and services; research, compile analyze and interpret technical data related to large scale maintenance, and operations projects; develop and implement short and long range preventive maintenance programs, including deferred maintenance estimate costs for labor and materials; prepare bid specifications.

Coordinate activities with the administrator over the Purchasing Department to solicit bids, contract with, and administer the work of architects, engineers, inspectors and contractors related to construction projects; oversees the work of contractors and performs other related functions as required.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities.

Assure compliance with a variety of health and safety regulations related to equipment operations, toxic waste, asbestos management and emergency management; monitor on-going safety and environmental compliance program.

Analyze project plans and make recommendations concerning work to be performed by outside firms; research, select and approve the purchasing of equipment and supplies within established procedures.

Work collaboratively with bargaining units regarding compliance with and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.

Operate a computer and assigned software programs; operate other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized in facilities maintenance.

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities, including but not limited to: AHERA, ADA,

CAL-OSHA, California Public Contract Code.

School facility maintenance within the State of California.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws

Terms, procedures and practices used in the maintenance and operations of school buildings and facilities

Environmental and communication systems common to large facilities.

Principles of organization management and supervision.

Principles of budget preparation and control

Principles, practices, procedures, rules, codes, regulations, techniques and strategies working with CDE, OPSC, DGS, AHERA, ADA, CAL-OSHA and local agencies.

Principles and techniques of providing successful conflict management skills.

Effectively work with individuals and groups.

Industry standards and costs.

Interpersonal skills utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, control and direct the maintenance, operations and transportation services of the school district.

Manage the grounds, custodial, skilled maintenance, automotive shop, transportation and other functions.

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Estimate materials and labor costs.

Lay-out, schedule, direct and control a diversified maintenance, operations and transportation program.

Develop and enforce work standards.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.

Prepare and administer large and complex maintenance department budget.

Drive a vehicle to conduct work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in public administration or related discipline and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in facility management or as a facilities director for large projects/facilities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor, outdoor, office and shop environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Noise from equipment operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment.

Seeing to evaluate needed repairs, safety issues and monitor work projects.

Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.

Standing and walking for extended periods of time to conduct inspections.

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Exposure to potential hazards of inspecting maintenance sites.

Potential exposure to hazardous substances and materials.

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience; scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

If your application is accepted to advance in this recruitment, the exam and interview dates are as follows:

Exam #1: TBD

Exam #2: TBD

Other Important information: The duration of the eligibility list is one (1) year unless extended by the Personnel Commission. The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used for full-time, part-time and limited term positions.

Recruitments that list Promotional and Open Competitive opportunities may result in one of the following: 1) a dual-certified list in which internal employees of the San Lorenzo Unified School District are awarded seniority points to their final passing score before placement on the eligibility list, or 2) two separate eligibility lists consisting of candidates on a promotional only list and an open list. In the latter case, candidates on the promotional list are referred to the hiring authority before candidates on the open. However, where less than three ranks exist on the promotional list, the open list will be utilized to complete a total of three ranks.

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Salary:

161103 - 193304 Yearly