Job Title:
Director of Facilities
Company: Regional School Unit #19
Location: Newport, ME
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
RSU 19 seeks a proactive and experienced Director of Facilities to oversee all building operations, maintenance, custodial, and grounds activities.Qualifications: Prior experience in facilities management, construction, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business Administration preferred. Strong project management, leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of wood boilers, chemical hygiene, water quality and testing, and integrated pest management preferred. Key Responsibilities: Operations Oversight: Manage all daily facility operations, maintenance, and custodial services across the District that currently employes 18 full-time and 4 part-time custodians. Maintenance & Security: Develop preventative maintenance plans, co-manage building security systems, and ensure compliance with safety/environmental standards. The District employees 1 fulll-time and 1 part-time maintenance worker. Team Leadership: Hire, train, supervise and evaluate maintenance and custodial staff. Vendor Management: Supervise external contractors for repairs, construciton projects, renovations and maintenance. Budgeting: Develop, manage, and monitor the District's operational and capital budget including the creation and maintenance of contracts (snow plowing, mowing, and preventative maintenace contracts). Performs other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent. APPLY TO: Click on Employment Click Job Openings and apply for the posted position