Facilities Operations Manager

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Job Title: Facilities Operations Manager

Position Overview: 

The Facilities Operations Manager is a crucial leadership position responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of three essential district services: Custodial, Facilities, and Transportation. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role involves both strategic oversight and hands-on management, ensuring that each department functions at peak efficiency while upholding the highest standards of safety, service quality, and operational excellence.

This position serves the Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools, aligning with the district’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse educational environment. As an integral part of our community, the Facilities Operations Manager will play a key role in creating an environment where students, staff, and families can thrive. 

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented leader with exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the district’s mission while furthering your professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall supervision of maintenance and transportation personnel, ensuring adherence to existing collective bargaining agreements. Support school custodial staff and administration in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all school facilities for the benefit of teachers, students, staff, and visitors.

• Assist in developing and implementing department policies, procedures, and work standards for custodial and maintenance staff. Participate in the ongoing evaluation of staff performance and ensure that appropriate staff coverage is maintained at all times.

• Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to asbestos and toxic waste management, procurement laws, and all fire, safety, and building codes.

• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program, prioritize maintenance projects, monitor their progress, and generate reports as needed. Oversee the repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and equipment. Serve as the ADA Officer and ensure that facilities, infrastructure, and staff comply with OSHA regulations.

• Establish work procedures and performance standards while providing ongoing professional development and feedback. Conduct formal performance reviews and assist in hiring and orienting new employees in accordance with school policies.

• Supervise the school Transportation Coordinator, who manages a fleet of school buses and vans used for transporting students to and from school in Amherst and to outside placements.

• Maintain budget control for all operational and maintenance accounts under the supervision of the Business Administrator. Plan for, review, and monitor all capital projects, and prepare and submit a preliminary plant operations and maintenance budget to the Business Administrator. Address any problems that arise immediately.

• Maintain inventory for the school, ensuring compliance with all policies regarding inventory and asset tracking. Take responsibility for budgeted figures while continually reassessing areas to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.

• Identify vendors and negotiate contracts related to maintenance, facilities, and technology.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred; however, a minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent college experience is required.
• At least seven years of supervisory experience is necessary, including a minimum of three years managing building facilities and/or supervising maintenance and trades staff.
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and codes related to the operations of school and municipal facilities, as well as building construction management. 
• A general understanding of construction and maintenance in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, and carpentry is essential.
• A Construction Supervisor's license is required.
• A valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Candidates must pass all CORI and fingerprint checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of building construction, architecture, engineering, and business management/public administration. 
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, scheduling, and tools/equipment used in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds, motorized equipment, and vehicles. 
• Considerable knowledge of price trends and grades of quality of materials and equipment. Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to facility maintenance/repair activities. Knowledge of the public bid process for construction projects. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish positive collaborative interpersonal relationships and interact effectively with a wide variety of people, including citizen boards. 
• Must be a well-organized individual being able to self-manage and set priorities to meet deadlines and provide follow-up feedback on all employee requests and business issues.
• Ability to work well under pressure and juggle multiple and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment as well as be on call to troubleshoot if needed
• Have a progressive mindset with the ability to recognize areas of improvement and recommend a course of action to management

Tools and Equipment Used

• The employee operates a personal computer, standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, copier, facsimile), non-motorized tools and equipment (e.g., hand tools, ladder), and power or precision tools and equipment (e.g., moisture meters, electric voltage testing equipment, remote visual scope/camera).

Physical Demands

• The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are considered to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions.
• In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, sit, stand, walk, operate a motor vehicle, and apply eye-hand coordination in combination with finger dexterity. The employee occasionally lifts or carries up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include the ability to read documents for analysis and general understanding, read maps and blueprints, and perform visual inspections of work sites.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are considered to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions.
• Approximately half of the work is performed in standard office settings. The remainder of the time is spent visiting buildings or project sites, which may involve exposure to extremes in temperature, noise, and odors, and moving mechanical parts. 
• The employee is occasionally expected to travel to other communities and attend evening meetings. May require occasional evening or weekend availability for meetings, events, or special projects.
• The position is not a part of any bargaining unit. 
• Available when emergency response is required.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance initiatives, including flexible hours where applicable, to support well-being.

ADA Statement: Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job.

Assessments:

As part of the hiring process at Amherst Regional School District, we ask that job candidates complete The Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment. Please set aside 7-10 minutes for completion, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. The Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Please use the link provided to take the assessment.

This is the Predictive Index® Cognitive Assessment. It is a timed assessment that includes Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion and complete as soon as possible. The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment does not measure intelligence, education, or experience. It simply measures a person’s capacity to learn, adapt, and grasp new concepts. Please review the sample Cognitive Assessment questions before starting the assessment. 

These assessments are just one piece of our hiring and development process—they are never the sole decision-makers.

Salary : $75,000