Director of Maintenance and Operations

Lake Washington School District, Support Services department is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Director of Maintenance and Operations. This position is based at the Support Services department in Redmond and reports to the Executive Director of Support Services. This is a full-time, year-round position with full benefit package. This position is to begin as soon as possible.

Salary: Step 1 $177,547 - Step 2 $181,170 per year, 261 days. This is an exempt position. Full benefit package available.

Position Summary

The Director of Maintenance and Operations assists the Executive Director of Support Services in the leadership of the Facilities Department while adhering to federal and state laws, rules and regulations and district policies and procedures. The Director assists in the administration of maintenance services, custodial operations, and the community use of district facilities. The position requires extensive professional knowledge; organizational, business and leadership abilities; and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Please see attachment for position details.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, facility management, education, or other related field is required. A master's degree and/or professional certification is preferred. Qualifying experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Minimum of ten years of management experience in engineering, facilities, business management, K-12 education or other related fields. Experience in school district facilities preferred.

Application Procedure

This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications submitted by June 1st, 2026.

First round interviews are scheduled for June 8th, 2026. Final round interviews are June 12th, 2026.

Note: This position is open until filled.

Internal and External Applicants: Should submit an on-line application. A letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the application materials. These documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including the current or most recent supervisor. Note: Current Supervisor will be contacted for phone reference for those who move to the final stage of the of the interview process.

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

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