Facilities Building Lead (Red Hawk & Beach)

Shift

• 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday. 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Year-round. Occasional overtime and adjusted shifts as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Enhance the overall experience of students, staff, parents, and visitors in our district buildings
• Support of day-to-day activities, staff, events, and general maintenance within assigned building(s)
• Direct day-to-day supervision of Facility Services employees within the assigned building(s), primarily focusing on cleanliness, light maintenance, and event support
• Assign and monitor the quality of cleaning and light maintenance work being done in assigned building(s)
• Event support and set-up/tear-down
• Coordinate and prioritize work of night staff
• Communicate regularly with building staff and Assistant Director of Facility Services on daily needs and long-term planning.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with co-workers and staff
• Respond in a courteous and helpful manner to all members of the community, treating them as our customers
• Address performance issues of assigned staff as needed, in coordination with the Assistant Director of Facility Services. 
• Address personnel concerns of assigned staff in an effective manner to maximize the customer experience
• Problem solve
• Support the overall goals of the district, Facility Services Team, and Operations Department
• Additional duties as directed by the Assistant Director of Facility Services

Skills

• Ability to create a working environment where people thrive, and to create spaces that provide a positive experience for the user

• Proven abilities in the maintenance of large buildings and the supervision of others
• Basic Mechanical Aptitude – This position requires a person who has a basic understanding of building systems and building maintenance
• People Management Skills: Demonstrated abilities in conflict resolution
• Ability to define a reasonable amount of time that a task should take, and hold employees to perform at that level of production
• Scheduling the work in a manner that assures all tasks get completed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, physically complete all tasks assigned, and move around the building throughout the assigned shift. 

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Director of Facility Services

WHO ARE WE?

Cedar Springs Public Schools is a Preschool through 12th-grade public school consisting of over 3,500 students and nearly 400 employees. We are located within the city limits of Cedar Springs, Michigan in Kent County. Cedar Springs Public Schools is one of 20 member public school districts within the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD). We are unique in that our schools are all located within a single campus setting with the exception of the Middle School which is located 1 mile south of the main campus. The setting is secure, picturesque, and allows easy access for families participating in activities for more than one child.

Our exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school and community. Together, we are providing opportunities for students to reach their full potential by providing a well-rounded educational experience. WE are RED HAWKS!

DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External

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