Maintenance, Operations, Transportation & Facilities Director at Santa Rita Union School District
About the Employer
The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a ‘home town’ feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the maintenance, repair, and operation of all District school facilities and transportation functions of the District; oversees construction, bond projects, and modernization projects.
Requirements / Qualifications
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and five (5) years of recent leadership and/or supervision of personnel involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial operations of multiple physical facilities; experience in management/oversight of student transportation. Successful completion of the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) Maintenance Management Certificate Program, or equivalent, is highly desirable. A valid Class C California driver's license, an automobile to be used in the course of work, and proof of insurance are required.
Upload all documents in PDF format. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. You may submit a copy of your transcript, but it is not required.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (See Comments and Other Information below for details)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (3 recent letters required)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and five (5) years of recent leadership and/or supervision of personnel involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial operations of multiple physical facilities; experience in management/oversight of student transportation. Successful completion of the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH) Maintenance Management Certificate Program, or equivalent, is highly desirable. A valid Class C California driver's license, an automobile to be used in the course of work, and proof of insurance are required.
Upload all documents in PDF format. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. You may submit a copy of your transcript, but it is not required.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (See Comments and Other Information below for details)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (3 recent letters required)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
INSTRUCTIONS: Upload an attachment using the format below to submit your answers to the following:
Candidate Name: ______________________________________
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION
SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING:
Please describe your background and experiences in a leadership capacity as they relate to the following areas:
a) Building Maintenance
b) Site Construction/Renovation
c) Transportation
d) Budget
e) Supervision of Staff
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that all my statements in this supplemental application are true and complete, and that if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Comments and Other Information
INSTRUCTIONS: Upload an attachment using the format below to submit your answers to the following:
Candidate Name: ______________________________________
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION
SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING:
Please describe your background and experiences in a leadership capacity as they relate to the following areas:
a) Building Maintenance
b) Site Construction/Renovation
c) Transportation
d) Budget
e) Supervision of Staff
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that all my statements in this supplemental application are true and complete, and that if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Application Deadline
7/15/2026 11:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/2/2026
Contact
Claudia Arellano
831-443-7200 1285
831-443-7200 1285
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Salary range: $125,967 - $172,675 $1,500 Annual Master's Degree stipend; plus excellent medical benefits.
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time