Header GroupBox1 NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 2 CEDAR STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 CAMI ANDERSON, SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY: BUILDING MANAGER OFFICE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval) The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Building Manager – Office of Facilities Management for the 2014/2015 School Year. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 1. Pursuant to NJAC 18A: 17-51. Applicant to provide certification documentation. A board of education shall require any applicant for a permanent position as a buildings and grounds supervisor to provide documentation that he is a certified educational facilities manager. 2. Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or an appropriate equivalent combination of technical education, facilities management certification and appropriate boiler licenses and environmental certifications as determined by the Executive Director of Facilities. 3. Five (5) years experience in engineering and business practices management involving supervision of skilled trades, custodial and technical personnel with a minimum of three (3) years experience in either discipline within a large school complex, industrial, institutional or government facility or campus exceeding 500,000-1 million square feet. 4. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. 5. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 6. Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety oneself or others. 7. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Responsibilities GroupBox1 BASIC FUNCTIONS 1. Under direction of the Executive Director, Office of Facilities Management or his/her designee, has managerial charge of all non-educational financial, administrative, building code compliance, life safety, engineering, and maintenance and custodial operations of a major school building grouping. 2. Supervises and evaluates performance of major section heads involved in operating, cleaning and maintaining these buildings, may oversee project management staff and major renovations, does related work as required. 3. Establishes all department objectives for security and safety programs, construction and renovation schedules. 4. Coordinates Newark Public Schools standards and procedures for all maintenance and services, preventive maintenance scheduling, contract management, project oversight and others as required. 5. Develops and implements and monitors policies for; computerized maintenance management and work requests and control procedures: maintenance and update of technical drawings and manuals: energy management, space use, furniture standards, vehicle parking, and administration and control of all site contractors and vendors. 6. Is responsible for the preparation of the operational budget request for the major building grouping and for fiscal conformance to the approved budget and control of overtime and staff resources. 7. Maintain effective, professional client relations within the assigned buildings including interaction with Assistant Superintendents and principals. 8. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations governing purchasing and accounting functions. 9. Ensures compliance with all applicable safety, fire, and building codes. 10. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. 11. Maintains ongoing formalized training programs for all phases and functions of the building operation. 12. Is responsible for initiating and maintaining all specification, policy, and procedure manuals as directed. 13. Provides twenty-four (24) hour coverage for emergencies, urgencies or other situations requiring personal presence; delegates responsibilities and commensurate authority for backup personnel when absent for any reason. 14. Is responsible for all phases of managerial control of the assigned buildings including, but not limited to administration, engineering, maintenance, custodial and security. 15. Knowledge of management systems involving planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling operating and administrative personnel. 16. Knowledge of planning factors and techniques as they relate to budget preparation and/or fiscal accountability in a large building services program. 17. Knowledge of regulations including but not limited to safety, fire, building codes, lead paint procedures, lead in water protocols, IAQ, radon, mold, IPM, ADA, sanitation codes, swimming pool operation, substandard space and N.J.A.C. 6A: 26. 18. Knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical operating systems such as HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning), geo-thermal, security systems, elevators, emergency generators, roofing, electrical distribution, fire alarms, plumbing, PA systems, elevators, computerized DDC and pneumatic controls. 19. Ability to formulate, establishes, and communicates statements of goals and objectives and relevant policies affecting the accomplishment of such statements. 20. Ability to direct supervisory personnel to meet established goals and objectives. 21. Ability to understand and interpret building layouts, drawings, specifications, and associated documents. 22. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to superior and subordinate personnel, building tenant professional staff, visitors, and others as necessary. 23. Ability to analyze operating and financial statistics and reports as to conformance of budgetary restrictions, potential excesses and areas of improvement. 24. Ability to analyze and react to emergencies to ensure for such things as organized evacuation of all personnel when deemed necessary, maintenance of critical building support systems, and security against intrusion. 25. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. METHOD OF SELECTION 1. Evaluations of professional qualifications, certifications, licensure, training, experience and references. 2. An oral interview may be required. Reports To GroupBox1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Salary, Terms & Affiliation GroupBox1 1. Salary Range: $96,221 - $115,433 2. Twelve Months Twelve (12) Month 3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated Open and Close Dates GroupBox1 OPENING DATE: October 16, 2014 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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