Senior Director of Facilities & Maintenance – Milwaukee, WI

PK-12
Midwest
September 5, 2025
Director
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Job Description

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking a Senior Director of Facilities & Maintenance beginning ASAP (or when available) with a base salary range expected to be $124,401 – $179,758 (based on experience). Located in southeastern Wisconsin, MPS is the largest school district in the state, serving approximately 68,000 students. MPS is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults, and cultivating leadership at all levels. U.S. News and World Report rated five MPS high schools among the best in the state in the spring of 2024. The Class of 2024 earned more than $113 million in scholarships and grants. The District has about 9,590 employees, and a budget of approximately $1.5 billion in total revenues and expenditures. Education is provided in 156 buildings, including 21 bilingual schools, five of Wisconsin’s top high schools, eight public Montessori schools, and 11 International Baccalaureate schools. The diverse population includes students speaking 81 native languages.

Position Summary/Purpose:
Responsible for all activities performed by the department. Establishes the overall objectives and initiatives of the department to support the goals and long-range plans of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Essential Functions:

  • Directs and supervises, through department managers and coordinators, the operations of the Department of Facilities and Maintenance Services.
  • Prepares the annual department budget, including the MPS capital budget and implements adequate controls to monitor annual expenditures.
  • Works to maintain effective district-community relations; maintains effective communication links with field and central office administrators to ensure quality delivery of services.
  • Evaluates department operations with view toward streamlining and prepares efficiency and cost benefit analyses to ensure that services are provided in the most cost-efficient and responsible manner.
  • Monitors the performance of department operations to ensure conformity to established policies, procedures, objectives, work rules and priorities.
  • Attends Board and committee meetings, prepares presentations and makes recommendations pertaining to district and department issues that are associated with or impact areas of responsibility.
  • Develops, communicates and enforces standards, policies and procedures relating to the planning, operation, repair, maintenance and construction of buildings and grounds; ensures compliance of maintenance, operations, and construction activities as related to federal, state and local codes and ordinances.
  • Reviews and approves all final payments to contractors and vendors for the completion of formal contracts.
  • Recommends candidates for hire who report directly to this position and conducts performance evaluations.
  • Actively supports the Five Priorities for Success.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from a school approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • Registration as a professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Wisconsin is required per Board Policy 4.02.
  • Valid State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator’s license and availability of a properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and during employment.

Experience Requirements:

  • Requires a minimum of ten years of high-level facilities management, administrative and supervisory experience.
  • Must be experienced in budget development, long-range planning, contract administration and policy/procedure development.

APPLICATIONS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please email one continuous PDF document using the same order as below.

  1. Cover letter (stating interest and unique qualifications for the position)
  2. Full resume/vitae
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Three names and contact information for three references (must be different names from the letters of recommendation)
  5. You may add up to five additional pages of material at the end of your application document (news articles, press releases, testimonials, letters, events, awards received, presentations etc.) to support your candidacy.

Completed application materials should be emailed to:

  • Mike Richie, HYA at mikerichie@hyasearch.com with MPS Senior Director of Facilities & Maintenance Application in the subject line
  • This position will remain open until filled
  • Screening and interviews begin as applications are received
  • Position starting ASAP or when available

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