What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Supervisor, Dept. of Facility Operations (Upcounty), 8hrs / 12mos, Ad Closes ... position at Montgomery County Public Schools?
Summary Description:
Under direction, supervises general maintenance workers, compactor truck operator and trash service workers in a geographical area of the school system in the general maintenance of school grounds and installation and repair of playground equipment; and performs related general maintenance and construction work as required. Work of this class involves responsibility for laying out work details, assigning duties and directing the work of subordinates in a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction activities, primarily for outdoor areas and facilities. Nature of work requires frequent visits to school sites to inspect projects at various stages of completion. Assignments are received orally or through written work orders and may include blueprints and construction plans and specifications. Some assignments involve exposure to inclement weather and to accident hazards and disagreeable elements.Physical Demands:Ability to lift heavy objects, to perform work requiring strenuous physical effort, and to work under inclement or disagreeable weather conditions.Special Requirements:Ability to respond to emergency calls and to work overtime as required.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance and construction as applied to school grounds, athletic fields, and playground equipment; considerable knowledge of the effective operation of automotive equipment, such as graders, bulldozers, and tractors. Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment and techniques used in constructing and repairing asphalt and concrete surfaces. Knowledge of the traffic and safety rules and of the hazards involved in the use of heavy equipment. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of general maintenance and trash service workers; ability to work from sketches and diagrams. Ability to keep accurate records, including time and material costs. Good communication skills, excellent human relations skills. Skill in the operation of bulldozers, graders, and tractors and related equipment. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education Training Experience:
High School or GED diploma required. Considerable experience in the maintenance of grounds and operation of heavy construction equipment, including experience in a lead or supervisory capacity required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland state commercial Class B driver^s license or equivalent.