Director - Building Maintenance & Inspections

Related positions are contingent on board approval.

Provides leadership and direction for the daily operations and oversight of Contract Maintenance, Grounds, Repair Regions/Area Facility Managers (AFM), and maintenance and repair functions of the physical plant operations of Baltimore City Public Schools and Administrative buildings. Duties also include fiscal oversight and contract administration of necessary repair work and maintenance-related tasks. Director Building Maintenance & Inspections Operations has overall responsibility for coordinating the district-wide facilities management, has knowledge and familiarity with each school location and physical condition and needs of all facilities.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical and administrative leadership and oversight of school facilities.
• Provides technical and direct supervision and monitoring of contract maintenance, facilities maintenance and repair regions, and grounds departments including equipment inventories and budget allocations for respective departments.
• Oversight of repairs and servicing schedules for each school facility as it pertains to minor and major building components, non-HVAC related systems and exterior grounds.
• Administers oversight of planned (preventive and predictive) and corrective maintenance Administers oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance for programs and school facilities for minor and major building components, non-HVAC related systems and exterior grounds
• Evaluates the condition of schools and makes recommendations for facilities improvement projects.
• Represents City Schools in obtaining bids and awarding building maintenance and grounds contracts to include but not limited to landscaping, plumbing, electrical, roofing and elevators following all departmental and City Schools procurement processes.
• Performs financial management responsibilities associated with formulating department budget; assists in hiring staff vacancies and other contractors; reviews and processes payments; invoices; ensures project cost stability; processes change orders; develops an annual operating budget for mechanical services and engineering; and maintains accurate records of expenditures and commitments.
• Plans and controls staffing and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned staff.
• Develops project plans, work breakdown structures and schedules required to successfully complete projects on time and within pre-approved budget constraints.
• Defines strategic direction for area of responsibility, and leads assigned staff in developing recommendations for strategic long-term goals related to assigned area of responsibility
• Ensures that all in-house and contractor teams are utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System for identifying and tracking work order history with detailed actions and appropriate labor, inventory and purchase transactions in a timely manner as identified by internal processes and procedures.
• Supervises and manages professional and support staff in the management of in-house services, budget allocations, and inventories. Ensure staff follows up on work orders through tracking performance metrics, project plans, site visits, and developing procedures for effective implementation.
• Manages assigned staff in the development, design, review, implementation and periodic evaluation of project plans and strategies to support the achievement of goals and objectives of department
• Administers contracted services; prepares plans and specifications; evaluates work performance and service providers.
• Addresses inadequate or inappropriate service and methods of operation, poor workmanship, or improper conduct or behavior which may be pertinent to his/her area.
• Implements schedules for special projects, improvements, and daily routines in his/her assigned area and provides the Executive Director with updates of such work.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and promotes continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives within the areas of logistics, environmental compliance, and custodial operations to ensure that City Schools complies with Federal, State and local regulatory standards.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibilities include the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature, and technical sources of information.
• Confers with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Completes written reports as requested by the Executive Director-Facilities.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties requiring effective verbal, written and computer communication skills.
• Functions as liaison between the COO and Principals, public and staff on all issues related to facilities custodial operations and environmental compliance maintenance.
• Represents the COO at various meetings and conferences related to facilities, maintenance, and operations.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board polices and the professional standards.

Maximum Salary

196924.00

Minimum Salary

115446.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, or business administration or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Five years of practical experience including senior management experience in the facilities maintenance and operations of a physical plant. Direct experience in school plant operations and facilities preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in strategic planning, budget administration and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and make persuasive presentations.
• Proven ability to handle numerous tasks and to effectively prioritize those tasks.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and guidelines in the areas of facilities and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly analyze problems, recommend and implement workable solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, administrators, legislators and the general public.
• Ability to ensure the delivery of high levels of customer service to the schools throughout the unit.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.
• Valid class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, ordinances, and r
• Proficient skills in the use of personal computers and relevant design and office
• Good interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize ongoing and multiple projects, to address multiple tasks, technical issues, and contingencies at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and City Schools' personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise professional engineers.

Full time or Part time

Full time

Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.