Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities & Security the Assistant Director provides supervisory administrative and technical support to ensure efficient operation maintenance and improvement of district facilities and grounds. The Assistant Director manages day-to-day maintenance operations supervises assigned staff oversees minor capital projects coordinates vendor activity and provides professional support for the districts long-range facilities and security planning. This position serves as an operational leader and acts in the Directors absence when designated.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of facilities management including building systems such as HVAC electrical plumbing and life safety systems
Demonstrated experience in facilities operations including supervision of staff and management of vendors preferably in a school or municipal setting
Experience with project management including planning scheduling and oversight of maintenance and capital projects
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements such as OSHA fire codes and environmental standards and
Excellent interpersonal verbal written and computer skills including proficiency with work order or asset management systems.
Reports to Director of Facilities and Security
Contract Provisions
A compensation package will be offered that is commensurate with the candidates experiencecredentials.
Start Date July 1 2026
Application Deadline April 24 2026
Application Procedure
External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job 2092 Paper copies will not be accepted.
The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision including decisions related to hiring assignment compensation promotion demotion disciplinary action and termination on the basis of race color religion age sex marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry disability including pregnancy genetic information veteran status or gender identity or expression except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The main categories for job responsibilities are listed below. Additional details can be found in the posting on the districts website.
Leadership & Supervision
Facilities Operations & Maintenance Oversight
Project Management
Procurement and Contract Administration
Capital Planning & Budget Support
Compliance Safety & Security Support
Administrative & Strategic Support