Director of Operations

Job Title: Director of Operations                                                  Exemption Status/Days:  Exempt/236 Days

Reports to: Superintendent                                                        Date Revised  06/17/2026

Dept./School: Operations Department

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage maintenance, transportation and district’s custodial operations. Maintain physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made at all times. Provide students with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, and functional.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent construction/maintenance experience)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, and custodial operations

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate district functions

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret and act on data

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years supervisory experience in maintenance operations preferred

Five years experience in maintaining a large plant or building / construction operations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Building Maintenance and Repair

1. Direct and manage custodial, maintenance and repair, security, and transportation operations of the district.
2. Receive and process work orders for repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
3. Develop and maintain written departmental procedures for maintenance, repair, operations, and security of all district buildings and equipment.
4. Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to the purchasing department for bids.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the maintenance area.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required in the maintenance area.
3. Prepare data necessary to process maintenance payroll.

Budget and Inventory

1. Administer maintenance budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
2. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
3. Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
4. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
5. Replace and maintain a current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid delay when reordering.
6. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting department.
7. Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and purchase replacement equipment when necessary.

Personnel Management

1. Assign work to maintenance personnel and oversee completion.
2. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in maintenance department.
3. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
4. Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance personnel and make sound recommendations about personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

Safety

1. Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
2. Ensure that equipment is maintained in operating and optimum condition.

Other

1. Perform disaster duty when needed.
2. Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in maintenance operations.
3. Respond to after hours emergencies as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate performance of skilled craftsmen, head custodians, grounds supervisors, warehouse supervisors, security personnel, and support staff assigned to the maintenance department.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent districtwide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all maintenance facilities and construction projects.