Number of Positions : 1
Salary: 87,000-95,000, commensurate with experience
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shift
A Director of Facilities II is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the operation,
maintenance and repair activities of a School District’s facilities department. The work is
performed according to established policies and procedures and in accordance with
applicable State, local, and federal laws, rules and regulations which apply to school district
facility operations and maintenance. Although certain activities are performed in the office,
the incumbent of this position will, on occasion, be required to perform maintenance and
repair related tasks and activities, which may be performed indoors or outdoors under
adverse working conditions. This position differs from Director of Facilities I in that the
incumbent has a greater scope of responsibility, and is typically responsible for the
supervision of more than one unit. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors
and staff, which may include employees of the transportation department or those
responsible for building safety and security. This position differs from Director of Facilities III
in that this position is less administrative in nature. The work is performed under general
supervision of a School District Administrator, which may include the Superintendent, with
leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out details of the work.
Does related work as required.
Schedules inspections and completes reports for federal, state and local regulatory
agencies to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations;
? Supervises staff responsible for daily preventive maintenance and custodial
activities, which may include replacing locks, painting, carpeting/floor
tile/window/drywall replacement and/or repair;
? Manages, develops and schedules a preventive maintenance program designed to
retain buildings, grounds and equipment in a safe operating condition;
? Inspects and oversees painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other
mechanical maintenance and construction work performed by private contractors,
custodial, or maintenance employees to ensure work is in compliance with contract
specifications, as well as, applicable codes and regulations;
? Supervises the in-service training of custodial, maintenance and if applicable,
transportation employees;
? Discusses capital projects, maintenance, repair and operational needs with school
administrator(s);
? Reviews the School District’s expenditures from the prior year and assists the
administration with the budget process by forecasting and planning for the upcoming
budget;
? Monitors expenses to ensure budgetary limits established by the School Board are
not exceeded;
? Recommends purchase of materials and supplies and develops and directs the
maintenance of the inventory control system;
? Reviews decisions made by lower-level supervisors regarding work schedules,
vacation requests, personal and sick leave requests to ensure compliance with
District policies and procedures;
? Maintains records and prepares reports related to operations and the work
performed and schedules repairs when necessary;
? Recommends staffing to administrators and is also responsible for interviewing,
hiring, evaluating and disciplining departmental personnel;
? Manages, and when necessary, performs preventive maintenance and repairs on
equipment, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems;
? Troubleshoots problems with equipment, including HVAC and electrical systems and
may contact contractor to perform repairs when a non-routine issue is identified;
? Oversees or performs inspections on and tests security systems, safety lighting, fire
extinguishers, fire alarm system, doors, and eyewash stations to ensure proper
operation and compliance with applicable codes and regulations;
? Ensures removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and roadways;
? Responds to inquiries from employees, school district administrators and the public
regarding school district buildings and grounds activities;
? Swimming pool maintenance, if applicable, is limited to maintaining pool’s
cleanliness and the addition of chemicals to ensure a safe swimming environment
for students/public;
? May work with construction managers, architects and/or engineers to develop,
implement and complete capital improvement projects and other long-term plans;
? May use a variety of tools and operates a variety of motor and other equipment
related to building and grounds maintenance and repair including snow blowers,
lawn mowers, tractors, plow trucks, pick-up trucks, hedge trimmers, chainsaws,
drills, reciprocating saws, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers and plungers;
? May be responsible for operating motor equipment related to the work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a
high school equivalency diploma and one of the following.
(A) A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering,
Construction Management or Architecture and two years of experience in school
facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair
work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the
supervision of employees*; or
(B) An Associate’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management,
Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology Architecture or
Architectural Technology and four years of experience in school facilities maintenance,
general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction
management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; or
(C) Six years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building
construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one
year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time
experience requirements.
Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying.
Building cleaning is defined as activities primarily involving a variety of inside and
outside building cleaning activities including, but not limited to, washing walls and
windows, polishing floors, cleaning restrooms, disposing of refuse.
A degree in landscape architecture shall not be qualifying.
*Supervision of Employees is defined as responsible direction and control of
subordinate employees. This involves a responsibility for planning for individuals in a
work group and includes but is not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating
performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate
employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with
problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an
integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.
Project Management experience which did not include the minimum amount of
experience in employee supervision is not qualifying.
Construction Management: includes management of a building construction project from
inception to completion including cost estimating, construction planning/scheduling and
construction inspection to ensure compliance with building codes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor
vehicle in the State of New York and certificates appropriate to the vehicles, equipment
and/or machinery operated at time of appointment or during the course of employment
consistent with the needs of the School District.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation,
Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for
employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a
fingerprint and criminal history background check.