SENIOR DIRECTOR - FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE

Responsible for all activities performed by the department. Establishes the overall objectives and initiatives of the department to support the goals and long-range plans of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

The salary range is $120,837 - 174,607 (12-month)

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, May 11, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required degrees. You must also provide proof of current licensure.

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business management or construction management from a school approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Prospective candidate will need to complete a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of study including engineering, environmental science, or other related fields.
• Registration as a professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Wisconsin is required per Board Policy 4.02.
• Valid State of Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license and availability of a properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and during employment.
• Requires a minimum of ten years of high-level facilities management, administrative, and supervisory experience including budget development, long-range planning, contract administration, and policy/procedure development.
• Demonstrate success with alternative energy sources; solar, energy efficient lighting and HVAC.
• Demonstrate success in the areas of building and operational sustainability across portfolio of buildings, energy use reduction, landfill diversion, green cleaning, etc.

• Directs and supervises, through department managers and coordinators, the operations of the Department of Facilities and Maintenance Services.
• Prepare the annual department budget, including the MPS capital budget, and implement adequate controls to monitor annual expenditures.
• Work to maintain effective district-community relations. Maintain effective communication links with field and central office administrators to ensure quality delivery of services.
• Evaluates department operations with view toward streamlining and prepare efficiency and cost benefit analyses to ensure that services are provided in a most cost efficient and responsible manner.
• Monitor the performance of department operations to ensure conformity to established policies, procedures, objectives, work rules, and priorities.
• Attend Board and committee meetings, prepare presentations, and make recommendations pertaining to District and department issues that are associated with or impact areas of responsibility.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce standards, policies, and procedures relating to the planning, operation, repair, maintenance, and construction of buildings and grounds, and ensure compliance of maintenance, operations, and construction activities as related to federal, state, and local codes and ordinances.
• Review and approve all final payments to contractors and vendors for the completion of formal contracts.
• Recommend candidates for hire who report directly to this position and conduct performance evaluations.
• Assign duties, review completed work, make hiring recommendations, prepare performance appraisals, and issue disciplinary action for department.
• Provides leadership and support of the districts plans to incorporate sustainability activities aimed at reducing the environmental impact of MPS operations.
• Initiates, directs, supervises, and supports sustainability project manager on all sustainable projects and district activities, including energy management, waste and recycling strategies, potable and storm water management, LEED or comparable green building standards, conservation, green initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.
• Initiates, directs, supervises and supports sustainability project manager on sustainability construction projects, including the development of project scope and construction documents monitoring and managing construction projects along with on-going maintenance.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.