What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Maintenance - Grounds and Facilities position at Logan-Rogersville School District?
Job Title: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE-Grounds/Facilities
Department: Administration / Maintenance
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Classification: Exempt / Support Staff
Employment: 12 months / At-will
SUMMARY
The Director of Maintenance-Grounds/Buildings oversees the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all district facilities while directly leading a team of five.
This full-year, 12-month leadership position offers an outstanding benefits package and a work schedule designed to support work-life balance, including:
Paid health insurance
6.86% employer match to a state retirement plan
District-provided vehicle for daily travel within the district
Four-day summer workweek with four 10-hour days and Fridays off
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Provides leadership and oversight for the upkeep, repair, and safe operation of all district buildings and grounds
Processes and assigns repair and maintenance requests
Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment
Implements and supervises the district’s integrated pest management program
Develops preventive maintenance plans for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
Prepare and manage department budget; monitor expenditures
Makes hiring recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent
Assigns duties to maintenance staff
Supervises grounds-keeping activities
Conducts routine and periodic inspections of facilities and grounds
Provides training to custodial and maintenance personnel
Develops priority lists for maintenance of buildings and prepares cost estimates
Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent
SUPERVISORY DUTIES
The Director of Maintenance-Grounds/Buildings has supervisory responsibility over custodial and maintenance personnel, with the assistance of the Coordinator of Custodial Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years experience in custodial/maintenance supervision preferred
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and structural systems; familiarity with codes and safety regulations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
HVAC and electrical certifications preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Language
The individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, training manuals, and instructions
Communicate direction and instruction to staff members
Prepare written reports
Speak one on one and in small groups
Computation
Ability to do basic mathematic calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form.
Technology
This position requires skills in the use of computers and mobile phones, including the use of spreadsheets, databases, and inventory management software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Requirements
The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability. Must be able to travel between district facilities. Must be able to communicate in noisy environments such as construction sites.
Physical requirements also include, but are not limited to, sitting (normal seated position), standing, walking (level or uneven surface), bending/twisting neck, bending/twisting at the waist, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, lifting (over 50 lbs.), carrying objects (over 50 lbs.) while walking, pushing, pulling, presence of heat (summer high temperatures, high humidity, ovens, furnaces, etc.), presence of cold (winter low temperatures, walk-in refrigerator/freezer).
Attendance
Beginning and ending work hours will be established by the supervisor. Hours may vary. Overtime hours may be necessary, with approval of administration.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The individual who occupies this position will regularly be required to work outside, occasionally in inclement weather including rain, snow and temperatures below freezing or in excess of 100 degrees.
As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds, and educational institution, the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against engaging in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or use of leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities, and with regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.