Franklin Deputy Director of Facilities

JOB POSTING NOTICE

POSITION: Deputy Director of Facilities – Maintenance and Trades
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
SALARY: $70,000 – $100,000 annually
HOURS: 40 hours per week
POSTED: December 6, 2022

Priority Deadline: December 31, 2022

The Town of Franklin is a highly motivated and skilled individual to fill the role of Deputy
Director of Facilities – Maintenance and Trades. This is a full-time salaried position with
benefits and the employee will work 40 hours per week.
The Deputy Director of Facilities for Maintenance and Trades will serve on the senior
leadership team for the Facilities Department which serves both the Town of Franklin and
the Franklin Public Schools. The Deputy Director will supervise and manage three full-time
employees including a licensed Carpenter, Electrician, and Plumber. They will be
responsible for tracking all work orders in the School Dude system and ensuring that
maintenance requests are completed in a timely manner and our internal customers are
satisfied. The Deputy Director will be the main contact for maintenance requests for
Department Heads and Principals of each school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
● Manages operations and maintenance projects throughout the Town of Franklin and
Franklin Public Schools.
● Provides direct supervision to three full-time Tradespersons – currently a Carpenter,
Plumber and Electrician.
o Coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.
o Approves timecards and forwards to Administrative Professionals, manages
vacation requests and coverage.
o Reviews and approves all expenditures and purchases made by staff.
● Serves as the key contact to Principals and Department Heads on all maintenance
needs.
● Manages the Town’s preventative maintenance program, School Dude.
o Ensures that all requests for service are entered into and tracked in the
School Dude system.

o Assigns work orders to the applicable staff member. Ensure that tasks are
completed in a timely and efficient manner.
o Serves as an escalation point if a customer is not satisfied with the service.
● Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support, including but
not limited to roofing, plumbing, HVAC and controls, electric, fire alarms, fire
protection, phone systems and elevators.
● Secures estimates for goods and services and works closely with the Procurement
Officer to ensure that the Facilities Department is in compliance with public
procurement laws, Chapter 30B, and Chapter 149.
● Serves as a supervisory leader and member of the Snow Removal Team and ensures
weather related coverage of schools and public buildings. Ensures that sidewalks
and entries are shoveled and sanded.
● Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule programs for building
operations.
● Serves as a key member of the Town’s Safety Committee. Ensures that Facilities staff
follow all federal and state regulations relating to Safety.
o Assists with OSHA compliance.
o Tracks safety related activities and training for all Facilities Staff. Works
closely with Human Resources, the Town Administrator’s Office, and MIIA
insurance company to participate in “MIIA Rewards Program” each year.
o Attends safety related training and keeps up to date on safety issues and
concerns

● Responds on a 24-hour basis to emergency needs in all public buildings.
● Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Demonstrates strong supervisory skills, including oral and written communication
skills.
● Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
● Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
● Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly.
● Familiar with local and state building codes.
● Familiar with all current health and safety regulations.
● Ability to respond to changing priorities and situations.
● Ability to follow detailed written instructions, provide written analysis and reports,
research new technologies, and read and interpret architectural drawings.
● Excellent communication with all levels of employees and contractors working for
the Facilities department
Required Qualifications (Minimum)
● Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
● 5 to 7 years of progressive experience and responsibility in the building operations
and maintenance field
● 2 or more years of successful supervisory experience
● Familiarity with the work of various trades

● Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to various locations across the
Town
The ideal candidate will possess a license in electrical, plumbing or carpentry and have
technical training in facilities management.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a
criminal background check and a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test.
Interested candidates shall email a resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or
PDF format or a Town of Franklin employment application to apply@franklinma.gov.
Please put “Deputy Director of Facilities – Maintenance and Trades” in the subject
line of the email.