Director of Facilities and Transportation

Creating impactful, integrated, rigorous, and relevant educational experiences while focusing on developing positive relationships; East Gibson School Corporation is on a mission to prepare kindergarten through 12th grade students within the eastern part of Gibson County in Southwestern Indiana to prepare for tomorrow’s future. East Gibson School Corporation boasts a 14:1 teacher to student ratio with students scoring at or above Indiana state assessments. The East Gibson School Corporation embodies a close knit community filled with a rich, rural culture.

East Gibson School Corporation is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance, Facilities, and Transportation with leadership and organizational experience. This role will lead our custodians and maintenance teams to efficiently maintain and remodel our schools to provide outstanding educational and athletic experiences for our students. This role will also effectively and efficiently lead our bus drivers to safely transport our students to and from school and extracurricular activities. This engaging individual will work with administration to develop a facilities’ plan and work with architects, construction managers, and our staff to design and create outstanding learning environments. We value individuals who are self-motivated, take ownership of their work, and hold themselves accountable. We are seeking candidates who share this commitment.

You could be the right person for this important seat if you are:

Motivated by creating engaging, attractive, and efficient learning environments for our students and staff.

Experience with basic carpentry services, plumbing, and electrical to be able to complete minimal maintenance projects.

Collaborates and communicates with internal and external personnel (e.g. school administrators, staff, custodians, bus drivers, architects, contractors, etc.) for the purpose of assigning and coordinating activities, planning and implementing preventive maintenance, organizing and structuring remodeling.

Maintain all personnel records for bus drivers ensuring they are compliant with physicals, licenses, and certification.

Assist bus drivers, administrators, and parents with arrival, dismissal, transportation issues, and investigating concerns and report to required state and local officials.

Inspects new construction, repair work, grounds, special projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that projects are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests.

Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. interviewing, selecting, evaluating, supervising, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within the budget.

Organized, and your ability to track and recall information is unparalleled.

Technologically talented including crafting documents and materials, planning, and coordinating programs, Microsoft Office, video conferencing platforms, and other web-based applications.

Proficient in organization and management skills to oversee all facilities; including schools and sporting facilities.

Talented in exemplary professional communication skills, both written and verbal. You have a unique gift for the spoken and written word, are highly articulate and can adapt your approach to resonate effectively with diverse audiences.

Flexible enough to handle multiple projects simultaneously and pivot to address the opportunities of the new day while meeting deadlines.

Capable of lifting 20 pounds and climbing ladders.

Professional, resourceful, and enjoy building into others. You listen to input and solve problems with grace and poise.

Readily willing to admit mistakes and seek assistance; actively participate and candid; be real, raw, open and honest in your communication; provide exceptional service and response to internal and external customers; contribute to a culture of accountability; be adaptable, flexible, and ready to pivot; engage with others in a bright, warm, engaging way; go out of your way to help and serve others.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we would love to get to know you. Apply today if you’re a good match, we’ll reach out to you about scheduling a conversation.