Under the direction of the Chief Business Official or designee, plan, organize, direct, administer, review and evaluate District-wide facilities, maintenance, operations and services encompassing facilities planning, construction and maintenance, hazardous materials management, energy management, property management, architectural services, custodial and grounds maintenance, and general operational services. Exercise independent authority within the scope of responsibilities. Supervisory scope of the assignment includes appropriate staff working in facilities, maintenance, and operations. Acts as liaison with other District department directors and various city, county, state and federal agencies in relation to the Facilities, Maintenance and operations activities at the District.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and manage an organizational structure that positions the District to optimize capital resources and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and implement strategic and long-range plans for facilities, operations, and preventative maintenance plans. Develop and implement standards, plans and procedures for areas such as staffing, scheduling, training, inventory, delivery of services, troubleshooting and compliance.
• Analyze the scope, plans and budgets of District projects to ensure that they are adequately funded and funding sources are maximized.
• Design and implement performance standards for facilities improvement; analyze relative data to ensure the integrity and longevity of District facilities; oversee specialized maintenance projects.
• Provide overall leadership and management; recommend selection, retention, transfer and termination of department personnel.
• Organize and meet with staff to plan, develop and implement effective programs/support services in assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Prepare reports and review the preparation of agenda items that relate to the facilities, maintenance, operations departments; administer the District facilities budget in conjunction with business support and general services and external relations.
• Evaluate records and report systems and make or recommend improvements.
• Attend and chair District-wide committees, task forces and meetings, as required; represent the District at local, state or national meetings and serve as District representative on related committees and commissions, as appropriate.
• Apply for and coordinate construction funding and grants.
• Coordinate construction in cooperation with architect and assigned District staff.
• Lead and coordinate all District construction projects including overseeing the selection of architect/engineers and the construction of projects, consultants, inspectors and necessary state agencies.
• Supervise general safety and health programs mandated by CAL/OSHA and the EPA.
• Make periodic and final inspections of work performed by staff and contractors to ensure that District and governmental standards and safety requirements are met.
• Plan, organize and execute projects, analyze problems, develop sound problem­solving models and arrive at efficient solutions to problems.
• Analyze and prioritize District and departmental needs, projecting analyses for both short and long range planning.
• Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
• Organize, direct and evaluate the work of staff and outside consultants/contractors.
• Train and supervise assigned personnel.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community, District staff, students and external relations.
• Perform other duties as requested that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced principles, methods and practices of school planning, organization and direction of custodial operations and facilities planning, and maintenance services.
• Policies, practices and procedures pertaining to the maintenance, repair, and operation of building complexes, appurtenances and grounds including asbestos abatement and hazardous materials procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in educational settings.
• Principles, procedures and legal requirements of school District contract code.
• Principles and practices of budgeting, cost analysis, cost control, inventory and property control methods.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal building codes, regulations and laws pertaining to construction, environment and energy conservation.
• Contract management and administration.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Environmental, health and safety issues and regulations related to employees, buildings and property.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of technical aspects, preventive maintenance, materials, equipment and procedures used in various building construction trades and custodial and grounds service operations.
• Knowledge of construction of facility projects in large comprehensive urban school districts.

Abilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct the maintenance, operations, and facilities services of the school District.
• Ability to direct the activities of the maintenance and operations staff and oversee the work of contractors.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, administrators, faculty, students, regulatory 

• agencies, contractors, and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
• Provide effective leadership in order to carry out the District vision
• Manage the grounds, custodial, skilled maintenance and facilities staff of the District.
• Participate in various construction planning and development activities.
• To motivate and supervise the performance of assigned personnel.
• Layout, schedule, direct and control a diversified maintenance, operations and facilities program.
• Develop, enhance and enforce work standards.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer, assigned office equipment and software.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.
• Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
• Assist in the continued enhancement of the management of the District by modeling appropriate behavior for and toward students and staff and by displaying professional conduct at all times.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of light work.
• Exchange information and make presentations.
• Read a variety of materials.
• Work with a video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform the necessary functions of the position.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Physical mobility to perform on-site inspections.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch, squatting, stooping, bending and kneeling to examine equipment and facilities conditions.
• Reach horizontally and above the shoulders to perform job functions.
• Climb a stool or ladder and reach above the shoulders.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration and/or construction management; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in trades/construction or project management, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity, are required.  Experience in a related field above the five-year requirement may be substituted for years of educational experience on a two-year experience equals one-year of education basis.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurance are required.

Working Conditions

Office environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to frequent visits to various school sites within District; occasional travel on District related business; variable hours.

Hazards

None identified, however, employee may be required to wear a hard hat, protective goggles, etc. when visiting or inspecting certain District facilities under construction, certain environments, etc.

About Twin Rivers Unified School District

Twin Rivers Unified School District has an unwavering commitment to every student's journey to ensure all students graduate college and career ready. Today we are the 27th largest public school system in California—pre-K - 12 and adult education. The district serves nearly 27, 000 students in northern Sacramento County who come from families that speak 46 different languages. We are proud to include among our 3,243 employees the 2011 California Teacher of the Year and the 2010 California Classified School Employee of the Year. Our district includes 52 school sites—29 elementary, 5 middle, 4 comprehensive high schools, 3 charters at 7 sites and 7 alternative schools. Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake.

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