Director of Operations

Director of Operations: Lakewood Board of Education; 2026-2027 school year; 260 Day Administrative Contract; College degree or equivalent work experience required; Proven leadership and supervisory experience in school operations, facilities management, or related fields preferred; General knowledge of building trades, maintenance systems, and regulatory standards required; Reports to the Superintendent and/or designee.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Manage and supervise district-wide maintenance, safety, custodial, food service programs;
• Oversee, operate, and troubleshoot building systems and facility technologies, specifically HVAC building automation systems, energy management, and mechanical controls;
• Manage, monitor, and inspect capital improvements, construction, and renovation projects to ensure contractor performance, code compliance, and accessibility standards;
• Formulate and administer operational budgets, monitor cost-control programs, prepare competitive bid specifications (RFQs), and implement preventive maintenance schedules;
• Understand, interpret, and adhere to classified Negotiated Agreements, working cooperatively with union leadership to resolve operational and workplace concerns;
• Ensure rigorous compliance with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, environmental standards, Board policies, and the Ohio Revised Code;
• Direct the maintenance of district grounds and athletic fields, execute seasonal snow emergency plans, and serve on-call for district-wide emergency situations;
• Assist in the recruitment, orientation, training, workload distribution, and performance evaluation of assigned operational staff;
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and verbal/written communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Deadline to Apply: November 15, 2026

The Lakewood City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.