Director of Facilities Operations

Overview

Are you a hands-on facilities leader ready to make a visible impact across an entire school district? We are hiring a Director of Facilities Operations to lead a full Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) program across eight district buildings in Vincennes, IN. In this highly visible role, you will partner directly with the Superintendent and school administrators—overseeing maintenance, custodial, grounds, and renovation projects while managing a dedicated team in a predominantly swing and night-shift environment.

If you thrive on proactive problem-solving, building strong client relationships, and staying one step ahead in planning and execution, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

What You'll Do

• Lead full IFM operations across 8 school buildings—ensuring excellence in maintenance, custodial, and grounds services

• Manage and develop a team of facilities staff, fostering accountability, performance, and engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Superintendent—providing transparent reporting and maintaining exceptional client relationships

• Oversee district‑wide renovation and construction projects as the owner's representative, coordinating with contractors and vendors

• Own the P&L budget—driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient working environments across all facilities

What You Bring

• Proven client relationship management—experience partnering with senior district leadership, school administrators, or equivalent stakeholders

• Strong project management—leading renovation/construction projects as an owner's rep, from planning through completion

• Deep facilities expertise—maintenance, custodial, grounds, and synthetic‑turf field operations across multi‑building sites

• Financial acumen—P&L ownership, budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation

• Hands‑on leadership style—you anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and communicate with clarity and confidence

• High adaptability and emotional intelligence—you work effectively with diverse personalities across the district

This is a daytime management role with occasional nights and weekends depending on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of management experience

• 5+ years of functional facilities operations experience

• Demonstrated experience managing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and utilities systems—both preventative and reactive maintenance

• Proven experience as owner's representative on building renovation/construction projects

• Experience managing custodial operations, grounds, and synthetic‑turf sports fields

• Strong supervisory background—hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary ($101K–$110K) with permanent, direct‑hire status

• High‑visibility leadership role with direct access to district leadership

• Stable, long‑standing partnership with the school district

• Impactful work—you'll shape the learning environment for students and staff across the entire district

About the Role

This position is onsite in Vincennes, IN. We strongly prefer local candidates within a 30–45 minute commute (Knox, Gibson, Pike, or Daviess counties). Relocation is not supported.

Ready to lead? Apply today.