Assistant Director of Facilities Services/Energy Management

Assistant Director of Facilities/Energy Management
Salary Range: $74,524-$104,333



Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred. High school diploma required. Additional specialized training desirable (i.e., operations, maintenance, facilities management, architectural, engineering, technical school, trade school, apprenticeship programs, certification area). Experience in public education desired.
2. Five or more years recent experience in operations and facilities/energy management. Familiar with local, State, and federal codes/ordinances as they apply to operation of school facilities.
3. Requires computer literacy to manage functions and systems such as building automated systems, work orders.
4. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of building automated systems, facilities maintenance, and essential knowledge of plumbing, heating, electric, carpentry, and masonry.
5. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
6. Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver license.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, school district staff and Board of Education.
8. Be knowledgeable of and comply strictly with all laws and legal requirements regarding confidentiality of student and personnel records.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community, architects, contractors, and suppliers.
10. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
11. Ability to use Google (Sheets/Docs/Drive/Meet) and Microsoft (Word/Excel) programs required.
12. Willingness to learn and use new technology/programs required.
13. Ideal candidate would be a lifelong learner that reads professional journals and keeps current with industry trends, equipment, and supplies.
14. Ability to respond to communications after scheduled work hours, weekends and holidays
15. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable

Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Summary
Assists the Executive Director and Director of Facilities Services in managing all aspects of facilities services for the district.  Provides all students, faculty, and public with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, healthy, and mechanically sound.  Supervises and trains custodial, maintenance, and department personnel in modern techniques and skills.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, plan, organize and direct maintenance and operations activities of the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
2. Ensures high standards of workmanship, safety, cleanliness, and security are maintained by the school district custodial/maintenance staff
3. Administers, monitors, and certifies time records, vacation requests, and sick leave for custodial/maintenance personnel to ensure accurate records and payroll processing
4. Works to administer and implement the custodial/maintenance collective bargaining agreement
5. Collaborates with building principals to ensure that individual building needs are met
6. Assists the Executive Director and Director with responsibilities related to construction projects, to include biding and planning details.
7. Plan and implement a systematic program of preventive maintenance establish priorities of maintenance and special projects; develop procedures to assure that routine and emergency maintenance needs are resolved.
8. Consult with engineers covering heating, mechanical and electrical requirements of new and renovated buildings maintain utility and energy management records
9. Administer building automation systems, FMX workorder and facilities usage management systems.
10. Administer building security systems and door access card systems.
11. Oversees the specification and administration of ongoing school district service contracts in the Facilities Department which include, but not limited to, building automation systems, mechanical, construction, fire equipment service, fuel usage, pest control, equipment, vehicle maintenance, pool services.
12. Oversees the specification, testing, purchasing, efficiency and inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment.
13. Plans and administers all school district environmental and safety programs to include annual and bi-annual reviews and reports (i.e., Integrated Pest Management, Right to Know, Professional Development, indoor air quality, pathogen assessment, drills)
14. Provides central administration with safety information, data, and reporting as needed and assists the District Safety Committee when needed.
15. Develops specifications, tests, bids, and purchases ongoing school district building needs including BMS equipment, HVAC equipment, carpeting, stage curtains, drapes, window shades, auditorium seating, student lockers, etc., and monitors and approves the work of contractors hired to install or implement.
16. Assists in the preparation of the custodial/maintenance department budget, and prepare and administer the utility budget as related to electricity, natural gas, diesel fuel, gasoline and water & sewer.
17. Plans and administers department hiring of regular, substitute and summer youth employment program to include recruitment, screenings, and recommendations for hire.
18. Assess department staffing needs are met at building locations and for after school hours, to include the daily reassignment of staff as needed.
19. Collaborates with the District Food Service and Transportation Departments, and local municipalities to prepare budget and reimbursement efforts and ensure the accuracy of reports.
20. Assumes the duties of the Director of Facilities Services in her/his absence and collaborates with other Assistant Director of Facilities Services to ensure department needs are met.
21. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Director and Director of Facilities Services and/or the Superintendent of Schools.

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.