Plum Borough School District is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Director of Facilities to provide strategic and operational leadership for the district's buildings, grounds, custodial services, maintenance programs, capital improvement initiatives, and facilities-related safety and compliance responsibilities. The Director of Facilities will play a vital role in ensuring that all district schools and support facilities are safe, clean, efficient, well maintained, and prepared to meet the needs of students, staff, families, and the broader community. This leader will bring sound judgment, strong technical knowledge, effective organizational skills, and a commitment to thoughtful stewardship of public resources.
The successful candidate will be skilled in planning, prioritizing competing needs, solving complex problems, managing resources, and leading facilities and custodial staff with professionalism, accountability, and respect. The Director will work collaboratively with district administrators, building principals, staff members, contractors, vendors, and community partners to align facilities operations with the district's mission, priorities, and long-term goals. This individual will communicate clearly, build strong working relationships, and demonstrate the calm, steady leadership needed to respond effectively to both daily operational demands and unexpected challenges. The ideal candidate will value preventive maintenance, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and the importance of creating welcoming learning environments for all.
At Plum Borough School District, we take pride not only in our schools and facilities, but in our people. Every decision we make, every space we maintain, and every system we operate is guided by a shared purpose: helping students and staff thrive. We are seeking a Director of Facilities who shares that purpose and understands that safe, well-maintained, and welcoming schools are essential to student success.
If you are ready to join a motivated leadership team that values purpose over ego, progress over comfort, and people above all else, we would be honored to meet you. Together, we will continue building and maintaining learning environments that reflect the best of who we are and what we believe in.
IMPORTANT Application Information: All applicants MUST apply using the Applitrack Web Portal. All applicants must clearly state their minimum salary expectations in their cover letter.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Plum Borough School District is a regular school district located in Allegheny County with 5 schools, 213 teachers and 3,499 students. Total Revenue is $69,636,000 and is trending flat. Plum Borough School District spends $15,248 per student per year on instruction.