Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance - Henrico County PS

The Director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance serves as the senior operational leader responsible for ensuring HCPS facilities are safe, reliable, efficient, and well maintained learning and working environments. The Director provides strategic leadership for maintenance, trades, custodial services, grounds, maintenance control, warehouse and supply operations, electronics services, and related support functions.

This role requires deep expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, asset management, and CMMS administration. The Director builds high performing teams, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and uses performance metrics and operational dashboards to drive operational excellence. The Director works closely with the Director of Capital Outlay to ensure facility condition data and operational priorities inform long range capital investment planning.

•    Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Facilities Operations and Maintenance functions.

•    Establish departmental goals, service standards, performance expectations, and accountability measures.

•    Oversee maintenance and trades operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, grounds, and related services.

•    Lead the development and administration of preventive maintenance and asset management programs.

•    Provide executive oversight of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including work order operations, scheduling, dispatch, and reporting.

•    Oversee HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS), energy management initiatives, and mechanical infrastructure performance.

•    Develop and manage departmental budgets, contracts, resources, and vendor relationships.

•    Support workforce development through recruitment, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and professional development.

•    Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.

•    Build strong partnerships with schools, departments, contractors, and stakeholders to support responsive and customer focused service delivery.

•    Coordinate closely with the Director of Capital Outlay to ensure operational needs, facility condition data, and preventive maintenance priorities inform capital investment planning.

•    Assist with emergency preparedness planning and response coordination for facilities operations.

•    Provide facility condition and operational reporting to the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, and School Board as needed.

•    Regular attendance is required.

Salary Range: $144,478.44 - $265,774.87

*Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Start Date: TBD

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.