Assistant Director of Maintenance

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT 

BENEFITS STATUS: FULL-TIME 

SALARY: ADMINISTRATOR SALARY SCHEDULE

LOCAL SUPPLEMENT 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB 

Under occasional supervision, performs supervisory and managerial work to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Maintenance Department and all custodians. Reports to the Director of Maintenance. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Assists in selecting and recommending persons to be hired, disciplined, discharged, or promoted.
•  Assists in planning, directing, and reviewing the work of maintenance employees and custodians.  
• Assists in supervising the work of contracted labor. 
• Assists in coordinating the activities of the maintenance crews. 
• Helps ensure the storage and security of materials. 
• Ensures employees are provided with needed training. 
• Informs staff of changes in technology, laws, codes, or regulations concerning general facility maintenance. 
• Inspects the condition of school buildings to determine needed repairs and maintenance.
• Keeps records and prepares required reports. 
• Assists in determining need, selecting, and purchasing equipment. 
• Assists with inspecting the work of outside contractors for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Assists in managing maintenance, construction, and custodial budgets. 
• Manages abatement projects and air monitoring. 
• Assists school staff in playground code compliance. 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Works with local, state, and federal officials in implementing proper procedures, laws, and codes. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director. 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with preference given to persons with advanced training and or licensure in the various fields of maintenance, such as general contracting, electricity, plumbing, HVAC, etc., and experience in supervising other employees; or any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate power tools and mechanical equipment. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of things. 

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple and more complex forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using a prescribed format. 

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations. 

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English. 

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply. 

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. 

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately when using tools. 

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as maintenance equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. 

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color. 

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress. 

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear. 

Other: Requires a valid NC driver’s license and other licenses required to perform assigned duties. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of the proper handling of hazardous materials. 
• Working knowledge of acceptable maintenance and repair in all phases of building maintenance. ? Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the maintenance of school plants and buildings. 
• Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations. 
• Maintain all UST permits, 4 NPDES wastewater permits, AHERA reporting, and septic tanks. ? Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pest control, and other related codes as required by law and about schools. 
• Skill in analyzing problems and arriving at a reasonable and economical solution. ? Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinate employees. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and others.
• Ability to serve on the safety committee and actively participate in problem-solving of incident investigations/security issues 

DISCLAIMER 

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary, or benefits.