Facility Operations and Safety Coordinator

Grade 125- New hire placement: $74,115.00 to $84,703.00 depending on experience.

As a condition of employment, all new hires must obtain and maintain a valid Level One IVP

Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Centrally manages district-wide safety protocols, custodial operations, and hazardous material compliance. This role ensures a safe, clean, and regulatory-compliant environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     

Custodial Leadership & Standards

• Directly manage and oversee the Custodial Supervisor and all district-wide custodial staff.
• Act as a central resource for individual schools to assist with cleaning standards, performance evaluations, and the selection of new staff.
• Establish and maintain district-wide custodial service standards to ensure a clean environment for students and staff.

Safety & Security Infrastructure

• Maintain full operational responsibility for all Fire and Security Systems across the District.
• Oversee and execute critical security strategies, including protocols for evacuations, lockdowns, and reunifications.

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage compliance with OSHA, EPA, and AHERA regulations, specifically focusing on water cleanliness, radon, and asbestos.
• Serve as the Project Supervisor for all abatement projects.
• Ensure all required medical records and training logs are accurately maintained.

Emergency Response & Planning

• Lead the District Safety Committee and participate as an active member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Perform regular safety audits and annual facility assessments for every site within the district.

Interagency Liaison

• Serve as the primary representative and point of contact for the fire department, police, and other government agencies regarding facility security and safety.

Auxiliary Responsibilities

• Maintains operational flexibility to address emerging needs and performs other related professional duties as assigned to ensure uninterrupted District services and operational excellence.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in building maintenance and operations
• Experience as a team leader
• Experience in a technical trade

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in technical engineering, industrial technology, or a skilled trade
• Mastery of at least one technical trade
• 6 years of increasing responsibility in building maintenance/operations and 2 years’ experience as a team leader

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Complex practices of installation, maintenance, and repair for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Uniform building codes and public educational regulations for handicapped accessibility.
• Safety orders and regulations applied to the construction and operation of buildings.
• Principles of maintenance administration, including human resources, purchasing, and project management.

Skilled in:

• Mathematical calculations for budgeting, estimating materials, and measuring distances.
• Oral and written communication for preparing reports, correspondence, and technical specifications.
• Human relations to build service-oriented teams and work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and supervise work programs to optimize staff usage.
• Establish collaborative relationships with departments, contractors, and the public.
• Operate and instruct others on vehicles, equipment, and tools used in maintenance.
• Interpret building codes and translate blueprints or schematics.

Core Competencies:

This position requires a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.