Director - Facility Maintenance

RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

Location: Facility Support / Maintenance

Work Schedule:12 Months

Work Type: Regular Part-Time

Exempt: Yes

Pay Grade: E7

REASONS TO JOIN NEISD

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management for large complex facilities; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience supervising multi-trade technical personnel and front-line supervisors

Experience emphasizing maintenance and operations over construction

LICENSE:

Master license in HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical Trades issued by Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)

High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Direct and manage all district-wide facilities maintenance functions to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning and working environments for students and staff. Provides leadership for maintenance personnel, oversees complex building systems, ensures regulatory compliance, and exercises fiscal stewardship of district resources in support of NEISD instructional operations

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management

1. Plan, direct, and oversee all maintenance, repair, modification, and operational activities for district facilities and installed equipment.

2. Ensure facilities provide a safe, secure, and appropriate environment for students and staff.

3. Approve or disapprove maintenance work performed by in-house staff within delegated authority; recommend contracted services when appropriate.

4. Validate and prioritize infrastructure and facility needs to ensure alignment with instructional priorities and district resources.

5. Review and evaluate system layouts, equipment performance, reliability, lifecycle considerations, and ease of maintenance.

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Management

6. Establish, monitor, and ensure effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all critical building systems.

7. Forecast infrastructure needs and equipment obsolescence using maintenance data, condition assessments, and industry best practices.

8. Develop contingency plans and temporary service solutions to maintain operations during system failures, emergencies, or extraordinary events.

Leadership & Workforce Management

9. Establish performance standards, accountability measures, and productivity expectations.

10. Conduct supervisory meetings to assess workload, staffing levels, scheduling, service backlogs, and performance outcomes.

11. Evaluate workforce productivity and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

12. Implement corrective actions, coaching, training, and performance improvement plans as necessary.

13. Orient and train new supervisory staff in district procedures, policies, and expectations.

14. Develop and maintain a multi-year training and certification plan for maintenance personnel.

Financial Management & Resource Control

15. Develop, justify, and administer the annual maintenance operating budget.

16. Monitor departmental expenditures on an ongoing basis and implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining service quality.

17. Ensure appropriate financial controls, cost accounting, and inventory management practices are in place.

18. Review labor reports, material usage, excess stock, and documentation to ensure accuracy and proper cost allocation.

19. Analyze reports and trends related to labor utilization, materials, and operational efficiency.

Purchasing, Contracts & Vendor Coordination

20. Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to support bids, contracts, and procurement of maintenance materials and services.

21. Reconcile material purchases, receipts, and charges to ensure fiscal accountability.

22. Research new products, services, technologies, and regulatory changes to improve maintenance operations.

Safety, Compliance & Inspections

23. Ensure strict enforcement of district safety, health, and security policies and procedures.

24. Ensure required permits, licenses, inspections, and certifications are obtained and maintained as required by law.

25. Conduct site visits to verify safety compliance, proper work methods, adequate staffing, and quality of workmanship.

Data, Reporting & Technology

26. Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) platforms, dashboards,(e.g., Power BI) and reporting tools to monitor performance, work order completion, and resource utilization.

27.Review management indicators and operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

28. Maintain confidentiality of district information.

29. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of complex facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, building automation systems, and energy management systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Knowledge of budget development, resource allocation, cost controls, and labor management
• Familiar with the general labor and cost accounting programs associated with facility maintenance and operation functions, and the procurement process
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), reporting tools, dashboards, and data analysis
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices, regulatory requirements, and public-sector operations
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• High degree of diplomacy and tact, coupled with the ability to calmly think and render sound decisions quickly during periods of extreme pressure or crisis
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the district

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive personal vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.