Saint Paul Public Schools

Facilities And Maintenance Director - Saint Paul Public Schools
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Senior Executive Operations Officer, the Director of Facilities provides strategic and operational leadership for the District's facilities, maintenance, custodial, grounds, construction, environmental health and safety, sustainability, and capital improvement functions. The Director is responsible for ensuring that all district facilities provide safe, healthy, equitable, efficient, and high-quality learning and working environments for students, staff, families, and community members.
The Director oversees the stewardship of more than 7.8 million square feet of educational and administrative facilities and more than 500 acres of district property. This position leads a workforce of more than 350 employees through subordinate leaders and is responsible for long-range facilities planning, capital project delivery, asset management, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, labor relations, and budget administration.
The Director serves as a key advisor to the Senior Executive Operations Officer, Superintendent, Senior Executive Leadership Team (SELT), and Board of Education regarding facilities strategy, capital investments, deferred maintenance, sustainability initiatives, property management, and facility utilization.
Reporting Relationship
Report to the Senior Executive Operations Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, executive management or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, construction management, maintenance operations, engineering, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience leading large and diverse teams.</li>
<li>At least three years of experience managing large-scale capital improvement programs and operating budgets.</li>
<li>At least three (3) years of experience overseeing complex facilities operations in a large organization.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience in a large public school district, higher education institution, municipality, or other public-sector organization.</li>
<li>Registration or eligibility for registration as a professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Minnesota.</li>
<li>Experience working within a unionized environment.</li>
<li>Professional certification in facilities management, construction management, project management, or related discipline.</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities
The Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership, direction, oversight, and accountability for the following areas:
Planning, Design and Construction
Oversees strategic planning, design, construction, renovation, modernization, deferred maintenance, and capital improvement projects while ensuring compliance with district, local, state, and federal requirements.
Maintenance, Operations and Custodial Services
Provides leadership and oversight of maintenance, repair, custodial, grounds, and facility operations services across all district facilities.
Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
Oversees environmental health and safety programs, regulatory compliance, hazardous materials management, indoor air quality initiatives, and workplace safety programs.
Sustainability and Energy Management
Leads district sustainability initiatives and energy conservation efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Asset Management
Develops and implements asset management strategies to maximize facility life cycles, improve reliability, and prioritize maintenance and capital investments.
Furniture, Distribution and Moves
Oversees acquisition, reuse, storage, movement, and distribution of furniture, equipment, instructional resources, and supplies.
Facilities Permitting and Rental
Administers facility permitting, leasing, and community use programs to maximize public access while protecting district assets.
Administrative Services
Provides facilities-related research, reporting, data management, records management, website maintenance, customer service, and administrative support functions.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Executive Operations Officer
.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of facilities management in large, complex public-sector or institutional environments.</li>
<li>Knowledge of capital planning, facilities master planning, and long-range infrastructure lifecycle management.</li>
<li>Knowledge of construction management processes, including design, bidding, procurement, contract administration, and project delivery methods.</li>
<li>Knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, structural systems, and related maintenance operations.</li>
<li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations related to building safety, fire safety, environmental compliance, accessibility, and occupational safety.</li>
<li>Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, capital financing, and financial stewardship principles.</li>
<li>Knowledge of procurement laws, contract administration requirements, and vendor performance management practices.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the principles of asset management, preventive maintenance, and facilities condition assessment methodologies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of risk management principles as they relate to public facilities, safety, and operational continuity.</li>
<li>Knowledge of sustainability practices, energy management strategies, and environmental stewardship initiatives in public facilities.</li>
<li>Skills and experience in strategic facilities and capital planning aligned with organizational mission and long-term priorities.</li>
</ul>
Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule
Pay range for this position is: $124,837-168,348
Maximum hiring step = step nine (9)
The full salary schedule is listed in the SPSO contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (<a href="https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements</a>) and by selecting the "SPSO" Labor agreement.
Benefit information for this position can be found at this link (<a href="https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit</a>) and by selecting the "
SPSO - Full Time
" link.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products
Physical and Mental Requirements
Equal Employment Opportunity
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Equity Statement
SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

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