Director of Building Services
Department of Building Services
Full-time, 12 months/year
VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible
We are actively seeking a Director for our Building Services Department . Building Services is responsible for all aspects of  maintenance, custodial services, grounds, and environmental management services, as well as capital improvement projects, for Albemarle County Public Schools’ schools and facilities .
ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools .
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Responsible for providing strategic leadership, management, and direction of the Building Services Department, including custodial, maintenance, environmental, and capital improvement services for all of the school division’s facilities and grounds. Ensures the attainment of the goals of the School Division’s strategic plan as related to the Building Services Department functions and incorporates accountability measures for oversight of policies and programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develops, recommends, implements, administers, and communicates policies, procedures, and practices to guide all activities related to facilities and grounds to meet the strategic and operational aspects of facilities for the School Division;
• Ensures that all facilities are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and Board policy;
• Leads, trains, motivates, and listens to department staff and provides guidance, direction, consultation, and assistance as needed;
• Administers a comprehensive training program for the staff; provides necessary instructions to staff in developing best practices and techniques in training for new hires and existing employees;
• Supervises and coordinates a comprehensive facilities maintenance and custodial program which includes;
• Develops and implements procedures and standards for adequate maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection to ensure a safe environment for all students, staff, and community members;
• Develops a preventative maintenance program to extend the useful life of equipment and other capital assets;
• Coordinates work order requests and manages such requests in priority order and to timely completion;
• Selects and purchases supplies and equipment;
• Negotiates school division maintenance and service contracts;
• Reviews fire and safety inspection reports and ensure that safety hazards are corrected;
• Develops and maintains staffing ratios to ensure equitable levels of service to all schools and facilities;
• Develops and implements an in-service program of custodial and maintenance service and educates the staff in modern efficient methods for delivering custodial and maintenance services;
• Regularly inspects and evaluates the condition of facilities to ensure division-wide standards are met and facilities are maintained equitably;
• Leads the school division’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include;
• Plans, prepares budgets, and implements Capital Improvement Projects including selection of architects, securing bids, awarding and management of contracts, implementing cost control measures, and reviews of construction plans and specifications to assure contractual compliance;
• Assists the Director of Budget Planning in the development of capital improvement project requests including preparing cost estimates and feasibility studies for potential projects;
• Develops and implements a 10-year capital maintenance/replacement program including but not limited to roof replacement and HVAC upgrades;
• Serves as the school division representative with all necessary agencies to ensure that all requirements are met in order to begin construction;
• Responsible for leading any necessary land acquisition including working with property owners and attorneys in acquiring contracts between the board and property owners;
• Serves as a member of specialized committees as necessary and represents the Superintendent and school division in matters concerning County Planning and Development;
• Coordinates with instructional personnel to ensure the capital improvement program adequately supports the learning environment;
• Stays apprised and implements advanced building operating concepts to include energy conservation and incentive programs;
• Develops and implements a comprehensive environmental and energy management program in support of School Board Policy EBAC (Environmental Management) and Policy FEH (Energy Management and Conservation Policy);
• Partners with the Department of Technology to identify, deploy, and protect critical infrastructure and develop preventative maintenance and life cycle plans for those systems;
• Promotes the effective use of technology and systems required for modern facilities, including best practices for data privacy;
• Prepares and manages departmental budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources;
• Maintains effective lines of communication with all employees, departments, and schools to address facility needs and issues;
• Models racial equity leadership through processes, procedures, policies, and practices that promote cultural awareness, anti-bias, and anti-racism behaviors within the department;
• Submits written and oral reports or presentations routinely and on-demand concerning Departmental functions to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, the School Board, the County Executive, and Federal, State and Local agencies as necessary;
• Coordinates, develops, and monitors facility metrics and key performance indicators;
• Represents the department in dealings with the School Board, media, other departments, parents, and other agencies on all topics related to facilities;
• Attends training to enhance and maintain knowledge of emerging trends and issues in relevant disciplines;
• This position is designated as "Essential Personnel", which requires that employees report to their job site during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather, or other emergency situations. May be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergency situations, including weather and other building emergencies;
• Performs other related duties as required;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of facility management preferred. Working knowledge of maintenance and construction is preferred. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive facility maintenance and custodial program. Must possess the ability to organize and manage a diverse staff of employees. Must possess the ability to establish cost-effective operations. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, staff, parents, and others. Must possess excellent human relations, organizational, communication, and supervisory skills. Functional experience with commonly-used computers and programs. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to manage and engage large numbers of employees toward accomplishing a mission and goals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program in leadership, business, management, logistics, education, or a related field; supplemented by a master's degree in a related/relevant area. Minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in relevant work experience, which shall have included at least five years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in custodial/industrial housekeeping, building trades, and/or maintenance/construction of school facilities. Requires advanced managerial and supervisory experiences as well as the knowledge to coordinate and integrate a variety of program activities and goals into the general mission of the department and to define the resources necessary to implement this complex mission. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver’s license or permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Primary administrative work is typically done in an office setting. Frequent walking or climbing over uneven terrain on school and construction sites, standing, stooping with some lifting, and carrying moderate weights of 30-40 pounds are necessary. Regular visits to school sites are required to conduct inspections. Regularly and frequent meetings with the Board of Supervisors, School Board, Superintendent, Principals, School Tenants, General Public, State and Local Officials as well as employees within the organization are required.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Primary Location Human Resources Salary Range $103,500.00 - $124,000.00 / Per Year, depending on education, experience and internal equity Shift Type Full-Time