Director of Facilities and Operations

Position: Director of Facilities and Operations

Reports To: Superintendent
Schedule: 52 Weeks / Full-Time Exempt Administrator

Salary Range: $69000 - $75000

Position Summary

River Valley School District seeks an experienced Director of Facilities and Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of facilities maintenance custodial services grounds environmental safety regulatory compliance and capital improvement programs. The Director ensures safe efficient and high-quality learning environments through effective resource management long-range planning operational excellence and support of student success.

Leadership & Administration

Provide leadership for facilities maintenance custodial grounds and operational services.

Supervise develop and evaluate staff while establishing departmental goals performance measures and priorities aligned with district objectives.

Foster accountability teamwork customer service and continuous improvement while maintaining effective communication with district and building leadership regarding facility needs and priorities.

Facilities & Operations Management

Oversee maintenance custodial grounds and building system operations to ensure safe clean functional and efficient facilities.

Conduct facility inspections manage preventive maintenance programs monitor asset condition and lifecycle needs and respond to facility concerns and emergencies.

Coordinate operational support for instructional programs extracurricular activities community events and district functions while maximizing labor and resource efficiency.

Capital Planning & Projects

Lead capital improvement renovation bond-funded and sinking fund projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.

Coordinate with architects engineers consultants and contractors to ensure projects meet budget schedule quality and regulatory requirements.

Maintain long-range facility plans and evaluate infrastructure needs to support future capital investments.

Budget & Resource Management

Develop and administer facilities and operations budgets.

Oversee procurement contract services expenditure monitoring and multi-year replacement planning for facilities equipment vehicles and infrastructure.

Analyze costs and operational performance to improve efficiency and long-term value.

Compliance Safety & Stakeholder Relations

Ensure compliance with OSHA MIOSHA ADA AHERA environmental regulations and applicable building and fire codes.

Oversee safety environmental compliance emergency preparedness and life-safety inspection programs.

Collaborate with district staff municipal agencies vendors consultants contractors and community stakeholders to communicate priorities coordinate services and support district operations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Construction Management Business Administration or related field preferred.

Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities operations maintenance or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing budgets personnel capital projects and operational systems.

Knowledge of building systems HVAC electrical plumbing preventive maintenance facility planning safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Relevant certifications licenses and strong project management and leadership skills preferred.

K12 public-sector or similarly complex multi-facility experience is preferred

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Requires standing walking sitting climbing bending reaching and occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Work occurs in offices school facilities mechanical spaces construction environments and outdoor settings. Noise levels range from moderate to loud depending upon location and activity.

Application Process

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through Red Rover: upload your letter of interest resume reference letters transcripts and other pertinent information directly to your application.

Questions may be directed to Brian Brown Superintendent at Ext. 5005 or email him at

Date of Posting: September 30 2026 Deadline Date: Until filled