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Position Title Director of Operations and Facilities Location Educational Support Center Date Posted November 6, 2025 Date Available July 1, 2026 Closing Date When Filled District Woodland School District 50 Primary Function To ensure that the learning community is provided opportunities and resources in a positive, nurturing, safe learning environment. To insure the uninterrupted and comfortable operation of all school plants, ensuring that standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and security are met. Qualifications Certification N/A Education Required – Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Master’s Degree Experience Required – Fifteen (15) years supervisory experience, knowledge of HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical, carpentry pneumatics, sustainability initiatives and construction. Demonstrated success in working with contracted services such as contracts, copy services, and custodial services. Preferred – Fifteen (15) years supervisory experience in a public school setting with the same technical knowledge and contract‑management experience. Essential Performance Responsibilities – Operations Supervises all departmental personnel for whom he/she is responsible. Obtains or renews contracts and prepares specifications to secure quotes and bids as they relate to district facilities and copying services. Directs and supervises the district copying services, including personnel, hardware, contracts, bids and communications. Acts as liaison between parents and the Administration for suggestions, concerns or complaints regarding district facilities. Keeps informed of and interprets all laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies affecting the district facilities and copying services. Assists with the purchasing of district supplies, equipment and services. Assists with the inventory control program for the district building contents, supplies and other equipment. Prepares drafts of needed Board policies, administrative rules and status reports for the Superintendent’s review and action. Evaluates and recommends to the Superintendent the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, demotion or dismissal of custodial, maintenance staff, groundskeepers, facilities support, office staff and copy assistants. Essential Performance Responsibilities – Facilities Responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, performance and documentation of a comprehensive maintenance program that encompasses all district facilities and equipment. Oversees all maintenance, environmental and life safety inspections and reports required by local, county, state or federal authorities. Establishes appropriate maintenance, grounds‑keeping, safety, security and custodial procedures for all district facilities and supervises their implementation. Inspects all school buildings, grounds and installations on a regular basis to ensure high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety/health and security; recommends additions, changes or reductions in service as appropriate. Supervises and inspects the improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, ensuring contract terms are fulfilled before authorizing final payment. Supervises the maintenance of all district‑owned equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance. Keeps abreast of the latest trends, developments and products in maintenance, repair and upkeep and encourages innovation as appropriate. Assists the Associate Superintendent of Business Services in preparing and administering budgets for building and grounds maintenance, security, custodial supplies, services and equipment. Establishes detailed specifications for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment and outside contractor services. Assists with an inventory control system for all district furniture, equipment and capitalized assets. Develops and maintains in‑service training programs for facility managers, custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, copy assistants and facility support personnel. Conducts evaluations of the facility managers, custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, copy assistants and facility support personnel. Supervises, directs, and trains the facilities managers on duties regarding operations and facilities staff: recommends hiring, transfer or termination; has authority to discipline employees; has authority to adjust level‑one grievances; prepares written evaluations annually; oversees vacation and overtime schedules. Recommends to the Superintendent via the Associate Superintendent of Business Services when school should be canceled or dismissal times modified due to inclement weather or other unsafe conditions. Oversees all snow removal operations and other actions necessary to eliminate weather‑related or environmental hazards. Oversees the scheduling and availability of all district facilities for school and outside organization use. Ensures extra‑curricular and school rental requirements are satisfied. Additional Performance Responsibilities Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Business Services. Assists in other areas as needed. Completes other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical Must be able to proficiently work with technology including but not limited to computers, cell phones, email, Microsoft Office, Google platform, printers, and phones. Interpersonal Must have excellent communication skills, be able to work collaboratively with a team, make difficult decisions that impact learning, work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administration; exhibit sound judgment; and have strong organizational skills. District Core Competencies Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understand that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, and put those differences aside for the success of all students. Work collaboratively to build a successful relationship with students, staff, and parents, regardless of identities. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job‑related interactions and activities with an attitude that is courteous and professional. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible. Physical Demands Manual Dexterity: Requires skilled and accurate physical operations and close coordination. Physical Effort: Must be able to handle weight materials or equipment up to 50 lbs, but not for sustained periods. Must be able to stoop, climb, and reach. Working Conditions: May involve exposure to disagreeable elements. Must be able to travel to other district buildings and conferences as needed. Terms of Employment Full‑time position, twelve months (260 days), Exempt Status Salary Range $135,000 – $145,000 plus benefits established by the Board of Education Evaluation Conducted yearly How to Apply Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and submit a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendation, a resume and transcripts to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Contact Person Mr. Christopher Bobek, CSBOAssociate Superintendent of Business Servicescbobek@dist50.net(847) 596-5610 Application Deadline When Filled Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847‑596‑5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847‑596‑5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination. References EP1‑FY27 –2751 #J-18808-Ljbffr