Director of Operations (Facilities)

Position type: Administration/Director of Operations
Date posted: 10/7/2026
Location: Martin Luther Lausch Administration Building

Director of Operations (Facilities)

Reports To: Business Administrator

Shape the Future of Our Learning Environments!

Are you an experienced, proactive facilities leader passionate about creating safe, top-quality environments for students and staff? Exeter Township School District is looking for a dynamic Director of Operations to direct district-wide facilities maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations.

In this high-impact role, you will lead a dedicated team to keep our schools clean, safe, efficient, and fully operational every day.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise maintenance, grounds, and custodial personnel.

Facilities & Systems Oversight

• Manage preventative maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and critical building systems (HVAC, boilers, fire/intrusion alarms, generators, elevators).

Safety & Best Practices

• Address safety concerns across all district sites, enforce safety protocols, and ensure safe chemical/tool handling.

Financial & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage the facilities budget, track work orders, and maintain equipment/supply inventories.

Grounds & Community Coordination

• Oversee groundskeeping, snow removal operations, event setups/teardowns, and community use of district facilities.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (High School diploma required).

Experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience in maintenance and custodial services, with demonstrated supervisory experience.

Technical Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, HVAC, regulatory codes, and core trades (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, administrators, and the public.

What We Offer

Impactful Work

• Direct the physical environment that supports academic and athletic excellence across the district.

Competitive Terms

• Terms of employment as set forth under the Act 93 agreement.

Community Focus

• Serve as a key administrator in a supportive, equal-opportunity school district.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and application materials through Frontline on the Exeter Township School District website.

Exeter Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants.

This position was posted by Exeter Township School District (Martin Luther Lausch Administration Building). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.