Description
Director of Maintenance & Operations
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Location: Maintenance, Operations, Transportation & Facilities (MOTF) and District Office
Hours: 8.0 hrs/day; 260 days/year
Pay: $162,802 – $179,177
Supervisor: Superintendent
GENERAL DUTIES
We are seeking a Director of Maintenance & Operations who will provide strategic leadership to the District’s long-range planning, facilities, and operational systems.
The Director leads the District’s facilities, maintenance, safety and security, transportation, capital project management, and construction efforts to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning environments. This role is primarily responsible for aligning facility needs, capital planning, and infrastructure investments with the District’s long-term vision, enrollment trends, and financial capacity.
A central component of this role is building strong, collaborative relationships with school building and district leaders. The Director serves as a key operational partner, ensuring that facility and operational decisions are responsive to the day-to-day needs of schools and support student learning and district safety and security. As a member of the District’s leadership team, the Director collaborates across departments to ensure operational systems are sustainable, efficient, and aligned with district priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, facility management, education or other related field is required. A master’s degree and/or professional certification is preferred.
Progressive experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations management, including supervisory responsibility preferred.
Experience in a public sector or school district environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with long-range planning, capital projects, or facilities modernization preferred.
Familiarity with transportation systems and operational oversight preferred.
Experience with facility planning, space utilization, and asset management.
Understanding of sustainability practices and energy management systems.
Knowledge of school facility regulations, safety standards, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Experience with best practices and regulatory compliance in all facets of school district safety, emergency preparedness and physical security.
Currently trained in Washington HB 1214 Safety and Security staff training or ability to complete within 6 months.
Experience with public funding processes, including levy and bond projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership, boards, and community stake.
Experience with asset management systems and facilities software preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategic Leadership and Planning
Establish department goals, priorities, performance standards, and key metrics to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Develop and execute detailed action plans aligned to strategic goals, including creating and maintaining a structured schedule of projects that defines scope, ownership, timelines, milestones, and review cadence, ensuring plans are actively managed through completion.
Analyze data, trends, and facility condition information to inform planning, resource allocation, and recommendations to district leadership.
Collaborate with other departments and external agencies to coordinate services, projects, and regulatory compliance.
Plans and implements short, mid, and long-term facility, grounds, and equipment preventative maintenance programs.
Staff Supervision & Development
Supervise and evaluate the Maintenance and Operations manager and the Transportation manager.
Identify training needs and provide ongoing professional development to ensure staff skills align with evolving system, regulations and best practices.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and high quality service.
Support leadership development and capacity building within facilities and transportation teams.
Ensure alignment of departmental goals with district priorities.
Transportation Oversight (Supervisory and Strategic Role)
Ensure transportation services align with district expectations for safety, reliability and efficiency.
Monitor service levels, routing efficiency, and cost trends through regular reporting and collaboration.
Support strategic problem-solving related to staffing, service delivery, and operational challenges.
Service as an escalation point for complex transportation issues and community concerns.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
Facilities, Construction, and Capital Projects (Supervisory and Strategic Role)
Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and external partners throughout all phases of construction and project delivery
Support asset tracking, lifecycle planning, and long-term replacement strategies.
Represent the District at Council of Governments and local Emergency Planning Council as needed.
Work with various Federal, state and local agencies to ensure proper permitting, contracts and compliance with facilities regulations.
Ensure District facilities compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
Safety and Security
Oversee district-wide safety systems, protocols and continuous improvement processes, facility access and security camera infrastructure
Develop and manage the comprehensive plan for district safety program and security operations
Facilitates and resolves parental, staff and community concerns regarding safety issues in conjunction with other managers
Lead district-wide emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts, including serving as incident commander for major safety events
Direct the development, maintenance and testing of the district level crisis response plan
Coordinate threat assessment systems and multidisciplinary teams to proactively mitigate potential risks to student and staff safety
Serve as principal safety liaison to law enforcement agencies, including Longview Police Department and Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Department
Manage School Resource Officer (SRO) Lead responsibilities, including oversight and compliance with all SRO training, documentation and operational protocols
Budgeting & Resource Management
Oversee the work of Transportation and Operations managers with departmental budgets, equipment, utilities, and contracted services.
Maintains expert knowledge of legislation and regulations affecting the procurement, maintenance, and operation of district assets and facilities; ensures district facilities are operated and maintained in accordance with all relevant regulations.
Serves as a member of district bargaining teams and participates in labor management meetings when necessary to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Prepare and present reports related to facilities condition, maintenance activities, budgets, and safety matters including OSPI required Asset Preservation Program reporting.
Long-Range Planning and Capital Strategy
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive long-range facilities and operational plan aligned with district priorities, enrollment trends, and community growth
Support development of capital improvements plans, modernization efforts, and long-term infrastructure investments by aligning with financial capacity and funding strategies.
Attend school board and other meetings as required.
Other such job-related duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, facility management, education or other related field is required. A master’s degree and/or professional certification is preferred.
Progressive experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations management, including supervisory responsibility preferred.
Experience in a public sector or school district environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with long-range planning, capital projects, or facilities modernization preferred.
Familiarity with transportation systems and operational oversight preferred.
Experience with facility planning, space utilization, and asset management.
Understanding of sustainability practices and energy management systems.
Knowledge of school facility regulations, safety standards, and emergency preparedness protocols.
Experience with best practices and regulatory compliance in all facets of school district safety, emergency preparedness and physical security.
Currently trained in Washington HB 1214 Safety and Security staff training or ability to complete within 6 months.
Experience with public funding processes, including levy and bond projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership, boards, and community stake.
Experience with asset management systems and facilities software preferred.
