Hans Otto, the manager of facilities operations for New Canaan Public Schools, will take over the same position for the Darien School District beginning in April.
The Darien Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring Tuesday night. The Darien position has been vacant since in November.
Otto, who has worked in his present job since 1999, oversaw renovations of both and .
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“He has been noted as a problem solver who possesses a strong work ethic and a commitment to collaboration,” Darien Superintendent of Schools -- and New Canaan resident -- Stephen V. Falcone said.
In New Canaan, Otto coordinated the planning of capital projects and acted as a mediator between the town’s school administrators and its municipal leaders, according to Falcone.
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“He has led projects to increase energy management systems, expand security presence, and improve safety in schools,” Falcone added.
Per the board’s vote, Otto will take on the post starting Apr. 11.
A Danbury resident, Otto has a degree in building construction and business from Dean College in Franklin, Mass.
Besides serving the New Canaan school district, Otto worked at a mechanical contracting company for 16 years during which he became licensed in plumbing, fire protection, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning.
Otto used to be a manager of wholesale operations at Klaff’s, a home furnishing and appliance store in Norwalk.
