Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
ABOUT THE COMPANY: We are Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We do our jobs with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here impact our number one customers - the 600,000 plus K-12 students of LAUSD. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Los Angeles Unified School District is excited to announce our job opportunity of Director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations! This is a great leadership role for an individual who has experience leading a branch that is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, and operating over 1,300 school and administrative sites. Maintenance & Operation individuals with experience in leading a large workforce, especially in a school district setting, are encouraged to apply. Come join our team and help us continue to make a positive impact on the youth of Los Angeles. Additional responsibilities will include: • Directing a large, decentralized staff of craftsmen and custodial and grounds personnel in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, and paved areas. • Directing, coordinating, and reviewing studies to research, forecast, and evaluate materials, needs, and services; replacement requirements; manpower needs; and the cost effectiveness of programs, equipment, and procedures. • Developing, implementing, and/or recommending policies for maintenance and operations programs and monitors progress. • Directing and coordinating the preparation of plans and specifications for contract work. • Overseeing the Energy Management Unit responsible for the development of energy conservation programs created to analyze and monit
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in engineering, facilities management, planning, construction management, or an advanced degree in any subject. • Courses in business administration, public relations, maintenance planning, accounting, school finance, personnel management, and communications are preferable. Experience: • Ten years of administrative or executive facilities management experience, including experience in planning, coordinating, and executing capital maintenance and repair projects and/or facilities maintenance and/or operations. The following work experience is preferable: • Experience with LEED certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) • Experience with MAXIMO or an equivalent maintenance management system BENEFITS: Insurance: • Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: • Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: • 24 days per year Paid Holidays: • Up to 13 days.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: • Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in engineering, facilities management, planning, construction management, or an advanced degree in any subject. • Courses in business administration, public relations, maintenance planning, accounting, school finance, personnel management, and communications are preferable. Experience: • Ten years of administrative or executive facilities management experience, including experience in planning, coordinating, and executing capital maintenance and repair projects and/or facilities maintenance and/or operations. The following work experience is preferable: • Experience with LEED certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) • Experience with MAXIMO or an equivalent maintenance management system BENEFITS: Insurance: • Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: • Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: • 24 days per year Paid Holidays: • Up to 13 days.
Application Deadline
3/25/2022 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/25/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$179,300 to $221,500
Length of Work Year
12 months a year
Employment Type
Full Time