Director of Facilities and Maintenance

POSITION: Director of Facilities and Maintenance

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director for Facilities Planning

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 261 Days

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha County Schools Administration Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Deputy Superintendent and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and KCSBOE Policy Performance Evaluation of School Personnel - Administrative Procedures.

JOB SUMMARY: Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to guide the planning, construction, and operation of all schools and facilities owned by the Kanawha County Board of Education. Provide leadership in facilities management and oversee the design, planning, and execution of architectural and engineering projects for the Board of Education. Direct the procurement of related professional services to support these initiatives.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An employee working for Kanawha County Schools is expected to comply with all the Kanawha County Schools Policies and Procedures, including maintaining regular attendance and completing all required training. Employees are required to follow all safety rules to maintain a safe workplace.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Duties.* Coordinate systemic plans for building repairs and upgrades across all facilities and systems.

• Assist in scoping development for facility improvement projects.
  
• Lead planning and execution of renovations, expansions, and new construction.
  
• Assist and manage aspects of CEFP (Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan) planning.
  
• Develop and maintain facility component standards.
  
• Provide design services or oversee contracting of design services.
  
• Manage construction contracts and report progress to the Executive Director.
  
• Oversee projects handled by Facilities Planning, Operations Division, or external contractors.
  
• Work with the Executive Director to develop cost estimates for construction and operations.
  
• Schedule and supervise routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
  
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including building, life safety, and environmental standards.
  
• Improve quality and performance of materials and equipment through utilization and performance evaluation.
  
• Property management and development.
  
• Supervise the Departments of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Facility Operations.
  
• Supervise Coordinators for Planning, Construction, and Operations, along with administrative staff.
  
• Develop and manage budgets for operations, capital improvements, and repairs.
  
• Manage and report compliance issues and solutions to relevant parties.
  
• Prepare and distribute management and operations reports to the Executive Director.
  
• Review staffing patterns to ensure optimal personnel allocation.
  
• Participate as a member of various Facility Management Teams.
  
• Coordinate space planning and allocation to support efficiency.
  
• Manage school improvement surveys (Needs Assessments).
  
• Maintain accurate records of facility operations, inspections, warranties, and service contracts.
  
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers.
  
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Facilities.
  
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills to liaise with architects, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. However, accommodations as provided below may be provided to help you perform essential job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:* Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates competency in construction oversight and project delivery.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates competency in construction oversight and project delivery.
  
• Proven experience - ten years or more - supervising construction projects, including coordination of subcontractors, adherence to timelines, enforcement of safety standards, and quality assurance.
  
• Demonstrated leadership in field operations, site management, and problem-solving under dynamic conditions.
  
• Strong proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, or equivalent) with the ability to track schedules, budgets, inspections, and documentation.
  
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD, Revit, or equivalent) software for reviewing and understanding design documents.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multi-media equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate (25-70dB). The employee is continuously interacting with the public and staff.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

August 2025