BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, the Deputy Chief of Facilities plans, organizes, directs, and reviews activities related to facilities planning and design, school utilization, real estate management, and building and grounds maintenance to ensure that all facilities meet the highest standards of design, construction, and appropriateness for the educational activities they were intended to foster; all new educational facilities are constructed in a manner consistent with the highest standards of efficiency, safety, economy, and quality; and; students are provided with a physical learning environment that is safe, clean, attractive, and functional.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and use a team