Job Title: Director of
facilities
Organization: Noble Network of Charter Schools
Location:
Salary:
FT Regular
Job Description:
in college and citizenship. Since that
time, Noble has consistently ranked
among the highest-performing
non-selective schools in the city, while
serving an 86% low-income
population.
In 2005, the
Noble Network of Charter Schools was established to replicate
the Noble
model
in cooperation with the Chicago Public Schools Renaissance 2010
program.
The Noble Network supports the collective mission of Noble campuses
by
accessing financial and human resources, administering programs and
services
that serve the common good of their students and employees, and
seeking
partnerships for successfully opening additional campuses. We have
opened
four Noble campuses throughout
the near future to help us achieve our 2020 vision: 2,020 college
graduates
by the year 2020.
Job overview
We are seeking a Director of
Facilities to develop and implement a strategy
and programs for the efficient
and cost-effective operation of safe learning
environments for all Noble
campuses. Our building stock includes leased and
owned sites, most of which
are recently-renovated older buildings with
ongoing maintenance needs. This
position which reports to the
director of
operations and participates in the Superintendents management
team will
demonstrate continuous
effort to improve facility operations; decrease
turn-around times; streamline
work processes; attain budget goals; and work
cooperatively to provide
quality, seamless service to principals,
administrators, teachers and
students.
Key
responsibilities
Team
o
Coach campus maintenance personnel on establishing work
schedules,
preventative maintenance routines, and task prioritization
o
Support principals in recruiting and supervising building
maintenance
personnel
o Assess team skills and provide leadership and
development, including
facilitating training
o Participate in Noble
Network management team
Budget and capital planning
o Oversee facilities budget to ensure efficiency
and preservation of capital
assets
o Develop and implement a long-term
maintenance plan for each facility,
including capital repair recommendations
to the board of directors
o Oversee compliance with lease obligations
o
Coordinate annual inspecting architect reviews
Operations & systems
o Award
contracts to, and manage relationships with, vendors for cleaning,
janitorial
supplies, and maintenance service; optimize joint purchasing of
supplies and
services
o Coordinate capital improvements, including developing RFPs, evaluating
proposals and potential contractors,
reviewing bid & permit documents, and
overseeing implementation
o Work
with aldermen and police district commander offices on safety,
parking, and
permitting issues
o Maintain consistency and coordinate upgrades to life
safety and
energy-efficient controls
o Ensure compliance with local, state
and federal safety regulations,
including ongoing emergency preparedness
planning
o Maximize use of eco-friendly cleaning products, energy-efficient
fixtures,
energy use analysis, and recycling, to reduce environmental
impact
o Oversee the electronic maintenance request system
o Create and
maintain record keeping systems
o Receive and investigate major emergency
calls
Candidate
qualifications
o Minimum
four to six years of experience in property management,
construction
management, school or community facilities management, or
related
industry
o Relevant advanced degree, or equivalent experience
o Knowledge
of local and state building codes
o Ability to read and interpret building
plans
o LEED accredited professional status preferred, though not
required
o Financial analysis and budget management skills
o Proficiency
in Spanish as well as English preferred, though not required
o Familiarity
with Microsoft office suite
Ideal candidate traits
o Self-starter with ability to
multitask, establish and rearrange
priorities, and maintain focus in a
fast-paced environment
o Relentless results-orientation
o Ability to work
collaboratively with a wide range of constituents
o Excellent interpersonal,
verbal and written communication skills
o Strong leadership skills and a
demonstrated ability to manage
o Strong organizational skills and attention
to detail
o Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but
not
required
o Belief that all Noble students will succeed in college and
citizenship
o Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our
students
succeed
How to Apply:
Interested
candidates should contact Bob Nardo, Director of
Operations, at
bnardo@noblenetwork.org. Please submit a resume, three
references, and
cover letter explaining why you would be an ideal fit for
this position and
the Noble Network.
Organization Web Site:
noblenetwork.org
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