Assistant Director - Building Maintenance & Operations
Baltimore City Public Schools
200 E. North Avenue
Baltimore , MD 21202

District Office - Position - Facilities

Job Number 8600000628
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Provides leadership and direction for the daily operations and oversight of 110 staff members across the Repair Regions, Contract Maintenance and Grounds Shop in the corrective and preventive maintenance and inspection functions of the physical plant operations of Baltimore City Public Schools and Administrative buildings. Duties also include fiscal oversight and contract administration of necessary minor and major repair work and maintenance-related tasks. The Assistant Director - Building Maintenance & Operations has overall responsibility for coordinating the district-wide facilities management in existing and 21st Century school buildings, has knowledge and familiarity with each school location and physical condition and needs of facilities. Assists in overseeing repairs and servicing schedules for each school facilities.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Director of Facilities Maintenance & Operations in providing technical and administrative leadership and oversight of school facilities.
• Supervises professional and support staff in the management of in-house services, budget allocations, and equipment inventories. Ensures staff follows up on various repairs and installations through tracking performance metrics, site visits, and developing procedures for effective implementati
• Administers contracted services; prepares plans and specifications; evaluates work performance and service
• Addresses inadequate or inappropriate service and methods of operation, poor workmanship, or improper conduct or behavior which may be pertinent to his / her area.
• Implements schedules for special projects, improvements, and daily routines in his/her assigned area and provides the Director with status of such work.
• Evaluates the condition of schools and makes recommendations for facilities improvement
• Inspects schools under construction or undergoing alterations to enforce applicable
• Provides technical information and recommendations regarding planning, design and construction or renovation of school faciliti
• Provides technical supervision and monitoring of custodial operations, maintenance, construction, equipment inventories and budget
• Ensures teams are accurately using the computerized management maintenance system that tracks work orders and other operational maintenance issues.
• Completes written reports as requested by the
• Performs financial management responsibilities associated with formulating department budget; assists in hiring custodial and staff vacancies and other contractors; reviews and processes payments; invoices; ensures project cost stability; processes change orders; develops an annual operating budget for maintenance and inspections; and maintains accurate records of expenditures and commitments.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written and computer communication
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary 110000.00
Minimum Salary 95000.00
Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, or business administration or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution with five or more years of related facilities experience; or an associate degree in a closely related field and seven or more years of related facilities experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience; or High School Diploma with nine or more years of related facilities experience, including 2 years of Supervisory.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in strategic planning, budget administration and project
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and make persuasive
• Proven ability to handle numerous tasks and to effectively prioritize those
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and
• Ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable
• Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators, legislators and the public.
• Ability to ensure the delivery of high levels of customer service to the schools throughout the
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer
• Valid class C non-commercial driver's
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and regulations.
• Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office applications.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools' personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise professional

Full time or Part time Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts ?undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates.

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.