The facilities department of the Dallas School District is made up of a group of highly skilled professionals. With a wide array of experience, from managing multi-million dollar military projects, to commercial and residential construction, working in the private sector as well as contracting for a variety of State and Federal projects, our team comes to the Dallas School District dedicated to cr
eating an educational environment that will stand the test of time. Establishment of a strong preventative maintenance program and proactive planning to meet the evolving needs of the district has saved the district valuable assets. The department analyzes the current and future needs of the district to develop short and long term plans to create and maintain safe, welcoming and efficient facilities. The responsibilities of each team within the department are well defined. Each works together to deliver exceptional service to meet the needs of the children, staff and stakeholders as well as the greater Dallas community. We believe in working with the highest integrity, courtesy and professionalism. The Facilities Director ensures the operating budgets are carefully managed, that all district facilities remain in compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, encourages energy-saving options for new and existing procedures and manages capital projects. Responsibilities also include, at the direction of the Superintendent, identifying the scope of work for Bond measures, reviewing contracts and proposals, procurement, and managing overall projects and contracts. Awareness to the needs of the "right quantity in the right location" is of great importance. Our engineering staff monitors their assigned facilities and performs routine and preventative maintenance to ensure we get the most out of our systems. Dedicated custodial staff provides the daily and periodic services necessary to keep the facilities safe, clean and inviting for students, staff and guests. In addition, they are responsible for building waste disposal, recycling and building security while on duty. Sensible retention of school assets is accomplished through regular on-site inspections, proper maintenance and conscientious usage of the investments made to facilities, equipment and other resources. The team is supported with strong leadership, positive communication and training. They are encouraged in their respective duties because they know their ideas are valued, their experience is trusted and they are challenged daily to excel. The facilities budget includes funding for services and supplies necessary to support the maintenance and custodial needs as well as utility fees for all buildings and outdoor facilities which includes: district buildings totaling 463,000 square feet and playgrounds, outdoor sports fields and facilities totally 66 acres. In addition the budget funds salaries for; one administrator one district-wide maintenance specialist, one district-wide maintenance/HVAC specialist, five building engineers, 12 custodians, one groundskeeper and one clerical position. Overall, our entire team works together to provide exceptional service to our students, staff and community members that utilize district facilities by maintaining all buildings, grounds, landscapes and outdoor facilities to create an environment conducive to a positive learning experience.
