Position Overview

This position is one of a team of supervisors that are responsible for supervising, training, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating licensed, skilled, and semi-skilled trade employees in the mechanical and plumbing trades. The maintenance supervisor is a leader responsible for assigning and supervising the work of a large team of professional maintenance personnel. The maintenance supervisor evaluates their staff’s performance, approves leave and overtime, and participates in the selection, promotion, and discipline of maintenance personnel. The maintenance supervisor participates in the rotation of on-call Facility Operations Supervisors.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Supervises licensed, skilled, and semi-skilled trade professionals including HVAC Technicians, HVAC Controls Technicians, and Plumbers.
• Leads the maintenance of all HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation.
• Proactively conveys preventative maintenance needs to extend equipment life and provides input for the replacement of HVAC systems.
• Prepares daily work assignments for maintenance employees and directs accomplishment of work. Uses maintenance management reports to ensure that work is completed in a safe and timely manner and to measure the effectiveness of technicians.
• Monitors the quality of maintenance and repair work. Directs and evaluates the performance of maintenance staff through periodic inspections and direct daily supervision.
• Instructs maintenance personnel in diagnostic and repair techniques and using new equipment to maintain and improve their technical skill levels. May assist maintenance staff in facilitating their training.
• Meets with Building Administrators and School Principals to determine customer satisfaction for the work being performed.
• Performs the duties of On-Call Facilities Operations Supervisor when scheduled to represent the Division Director.
• Serves as Essential Personnel and may lead Facilities Operations Division response to facility emergencies or other incidents impacting school operations.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the HVAC or plumbing field 
• Licensed Master Level Technician in HVAC/Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing
• Ten (10) years’ experience in the building trades, including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated effectiveness of supervisory and organizational skills and able to lead and secure the cooperation of the maintenance staff
• Ability to handle employee complaints and issues
• Knowledge of building maintenance operations including methods, materials and tools used
• Knowledge of the hazards of the maintenance trades and application of safety precautions utilized to minimize risks
• Knowledge of using computerized management reports to assess effectiveness of a maintenance organization
• Ability to interpret Policies, Regulations, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and to read blueprints
• Must possess a valid state vehicle operator’s license

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

FLSA status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 248 days, 8 hours per day

Reports to: Assistant Director, Facilities Services

Salary Level: Universal 13

Salary Scale: lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $68,111 to $125,860