Job Description:

JobID 6177

• Location:
    District Office
  
  

JOB GOAL: 

The Executive Director of Operations and Construction will oversee the day-to-day functioning of Facilities, Grounds, Transportation Services, Information Technology Services, along with successful on-time and under-budget delivery of all construction projects.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Construction, Operations or other related fields, Master's Degree preferred
• Experience working with maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff in an educational environment
• Experience working with developers, architects, and construction projects
• Experience working with the State School Facilities Board preferred
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules relating to the statutes of the Arizona Administrative Code
• Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  261 Days; 12 Months

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

EVALUATION: As per District policy

HOURS: 40 hours per week and may require longer hours and frequent weekend work - Monday-Friday

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

1. Inspects repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and, approving inspection reports and payment requests.
2. Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing the productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget for all maintenance, custodial, and trades positions.; Recommends new hires, promotions, termination, and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the workforce.
3. Maintains a safe work environment for custodians and customers.
4. Ensures that all district sites always look their best.; Prepares monthly written/oral reports for presentation to the governing board concerning facilities and related issues; Schedules all annual inspections.; Oversees all ordering and inventory of parts, tools, equipment, and supplies for maintenance, custodial, and trades positions.
5. Participates in the development of an annual budget for the areas of building maintenance, custodial, and trades, and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.; Monitors Preventive Maintenance and files state reports.; Responsible for quality control at all sites regarding building systems, preventive maintenance, roof conditions, etc.
6. Responsible for repairs on any district maintenance, custodial, and trades equipment.; Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours.; Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.
7. Assists in coordinating the custodial staff for facility rental events and coordinates with the Grounds Lead for athletic field schedules.; Schedules all staff training and ensures employee certifications are up-to-date.
8. Acts as a liaison for the district to the School Facilities Board for Building Renewal Grants and Adjacent Ways.
9. Ensures that 24-7 On Call Services is properly delegated in the Operations Department and serves as the back-up if all other operations employees are unavailable.; Supervises and directs all construction projects by ensuring general contractors, job-order contractors, or any direct subcontractor is held accountable for the highest quality work and warranty delivery.; Inspects construction work for compliance with contract documents and keeps accurate project records.; Assists in the development, in concert with the district's architect, of plans, programming, and construction documents for new schools and other district projects.
10. Evaluates proposed materials and methods of construction.; Ensures change orders are limited and that, if necessary, they are accurate and needed.; Assists in the preparation of RFQs and RFPs for construction-related projects.; Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions.The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.