<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1AeKpQ_1H432pis00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1AeKpQ_1H432pis00" width="1200" height="900" ></figure>What is a school facility manager? What are their responsibilities? What are some skills and experience they have? Sutton Public Schools is currently interviewing applicants for our open facility manager position. What exactly does a school facility manager do? What are their responsibilities?Job DescriptionThe School Facilities Manager ensures the school functions safely and effectively. The role is important to make sure facilities are ready for use at all times.CaretakingOne caretaking responsibility is keeping the site clean and tidy and keeping everything organized when items are moved. Another is making sure that the school is presented at a high standard. They also have a master key to the building and must respond to emergency calls as needed. Finally, the job is very physical, both outside and inside the building, and some examples of physical work are taking out trash and setting up school activities, moving furniture or fixing machines. Speaking of machines…MaintenanceThey are responsible for minor repairs on tractors, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, and around the building including chairs, desks, and tables. They also report major maintenance issues and/or work that requires contractors. They coordinate and support the contractors while they repair bigger issues.Health and safetyThey are responsible for doing all health and safety training. They must know risk assessment and follow a safe workplace. They need to report all health and safety risks to the manager or health and safety manager, and provide feedback on inspections that have been carried out.ExperienceThey must know the health and safety procedures and regulations. They must be able to do general repairs and fixes around the building. They must also be able to lift and move things.Leadership skillsThey must be able to prioritize different tasks, and be able to manage their time and that of others. They also must be good at communication; it is a very important skill to have in this field.We asked our superintendent, Caitlin Paget, about the process of getting a new facilities manager.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3izMcO_1H432pis00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3izMcO_1H432pis00" width="2001" height="1501" ><figcaption>This is the machine that cleans the hallways and cafeteria for us. ( Bryan O’Mara )</figcaption></figure>SuttonHighNews: What are the responsibilities of a school facility manager?Mrs. Paget: The Facilities Manager is directly responsible for maintaining and improving the physical plant, grounds, and all equipment. The Facilities Manager must be able to exercise a high degree of initiative in accomplishing the aims of the school department and in carrying out the policies adopted by the Sutton School Committee and the directives issued from the Office of the Superintendent. Skill in delegation of personnel is essential. The facilities manager also directly supervises all of our custodians, grounds, and mechanical staff.SuttonHighNews: What skills are you looking for in that position?Mrs. Paget: We are looking for a person who can balance the need for hands-on fixes throughout the district with the administrative portion of the job.SuttonHighNews: Who is filling the position while the hiring process is ongoing?Mrs. Paget: We are all working together while the hiring process is ongoing. Dan Durgin, our director of technology and operations, is now overseeing the facilities until we have a new manager in place. Additionally, our long-term district mechanic, Charley Petry, is helping to support Dan during this time. SuttonHighNews: Are you looking for someone who has experience working in schools?Mrs. Paget: While not a requirement, it would be ideal to find someone who has previous experience working in a school district. SuttonHighNews: When do you estimate that you will find someone to fill the position?Mrs. Paget: The hope is to have someone on board as soon as possible. We are interviewing candidates this week and hope to make a decision next week.A week later, I followed up with Superintendent Paget and the Director of Technology, Mr. Durgin.SuttonHighNews: What skills are you looking for in that position?Mr. Durgin: It’s a tough position. We need somebody to balance the administrative portion of the job, overseeing, approving timesheets, vacation, purchase orders, doing the budget, but we also need somebody that can work hands-on. If something breaks in terms of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, we need that person to be the first line of defense and to either address the situation and say, hey, this is something we have in staff and fix this, or we are going to need to outsource this and call the expert to do it.SuttonHighNews: How is the hiring process going, and what was the process like?Mrs. Paget: It was posted on SchoolSpring, which is where we post all of our jobs, and all educators use that website. It was posted there for about two weeks, and we brought in five people for interviews last week. Now we have two finalists that we brought back, and they did a tour of the facility, and then Mr. Durgin and I will be making a decision this week.SuttonHighNews: Are you looking for someone who has experience working in schools?Mrs. Paget: It’s beneficial, but it’s not a deal-breaker.Mr. Durgin: It would help, but if you didn’t, it would take a little bit, but you would catch up pretty quickly.At some point, there will be a new facilities manager. We will update up this story when someone is hired.</div></body>

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