KENT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY SERVICES File 607

Reports to: Director of Business Services

Job Objectives:

Directs the delivery of district-wide maintenance and custodial services. Promotes sound efficient practices to ensure that educational facilities are comfortable, safe, and environmentally functional. Provides technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of the district’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the director of business services informed about maintenance activities and emerging issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Multi-school or closely related building maintenance and/or custodial experience.
• Experience designing, planning, and coordinating in-house and contracted multi-trade projects.
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and masonry
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
• Ability to interpret and comply with building codes, accessibility guidelines, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Must qualify as the district’s AHERA designated person.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license. Meets all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district’s insurance carrier.
• Available to respond on short notice to building and/or service emergencies.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of maintenance and custodial
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Builds community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Coordinates preparation and clean-up activities for district events.
• Regularly inspects the district’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. Corrects unsafe conditions. Implements preventive maintenance programs. Develops short/long-range plans and budget recommendations for administrative approval. Prepares competitive bid specifications.
• Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections.
• Administers the district’s asbestos management plan. Attends training programs.