What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Supervisor position at Amherst Middle School?
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Position Summary
The Facilities Supervisor assists the Facilities Director in the daily management, maintenance, and operation of all SAU 39 buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Supervisor oversees custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff to ensure safe, clean, and efficient learning environments that support SAU 39's educational mission. The position plays a key role in planning, scheduling, and implementing preventive maintenance and repair programs, coordinating facility use, and ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, safety regulations, and district policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and evaluate custodial, maintenance, and grounds personnel across district facilities.
- Assist the Maintenance Director with personnel actions, including hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, skills development, and training
- Develop daily, weekly, and seasonal work schedules to ensure all buildings and grounds are maintained to district standards.
- Conduct regular inspections of buildings, systems, and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and operational inefficiencies.
- Complete custodial/maintenance tasks as needed
- Assist the Facilities Director in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
- Coordinate and monitor facility work orders, ensuring timely completion and quality control.
- Support oversight of contracted services (e.g., snow removal, pest control, waste management, landscaping, and building repairs).
- Maintain records and documentation related to inspections, repairs, safety reports, and work orders.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, and EPA standards.
- Support the Facilities Director in managing budgets, purchasing supplies, monitoring inventory, and PO’s and reconciles with vendor contracts.
- Assist in the coordination of building projects, renovations, and capital improvements.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
- Serve as acting Facilities Director in the Director’s absence, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as required to support district operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in facilities management, building maintenance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, custodial operations, or facilities management, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in a school or municipal environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural).
- Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others effectively.
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and work order management systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and construction documents.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, maintenance software).
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality service.
Licenses and Certifications (preferred or required):
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Appropriate trade certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, or plumbing) preferred.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.