Assistant Director of Maintenance

POSITION: Assistant Director of Maintenance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:              

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with experience in facilities maintenance, building systems, construction, or a related field. Candidates must have a working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and general building systems; experience managing work orders, preventive maintenance, scheduling, and maintenance priorities; and knowledge of applicable safety requirements and federal and state regulations. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to troubleshoot maintenance concerns, provide clear direction to employees, and respond effectively to facility needs. Supervisory or leadership experience and experience in a public school district or other large institutional environment are preferred.

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Maintenance assists the Director in the daily leadership and operation of the Maintenance Department, ensuring district facilities, grounds, building systems, and equipment are safe, functional, reliable, and well maintained in support of teaching and learning. The Assistant Director provides hands-on supervision and technical support to maintenance employees, maintains a regular and visible presence throughout district schools and facilities, assists with troubleshooting and completing work orders, and helps ensure maintenance needs are addressed safely, efficiently, and professionally. The position requires strong communication, sound judgment, consistent follow-through, and a commitment to accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Director of Maintenance with the daily operation and supervision of the Maintenance Department.
2. Maintain a regular and visible presence in district schools and facilities to identify maintenance needs, monitor work in progress, evaluate completed work, and communicate with school administrators and staff.
3. Work directly with maintenance employees to troubleshoot problems, determine appropriate solutions, and provide hands-on assistance with repairs and work orders when needed.
4. Prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders based on urgency, safety, operational impact, employee expertise, and available resources, and ensure assigned work is completed accurately and on time.
5. Maintain working knowledge of active maintenance needs and significant work orders throughout the District and respond promptly and knowledgeably to questions from administrators, employees, and district staff.
6. Supervise and support maintenance employees by providing clear expectations, direction, coaching, technical assistance, and appropriate follow-through regarding work performance, productivity, attendance, safety, and departmental expectations.
7. Assist with the development, scheduling, implementation, and monitoring of preventive maintenance programs for district facilities, building systems, vehicles, and equipment.
8. Maintain the organization, cleanliness, safety, and efficient operation of the maintenance warehouse and storage areas, including proper storage and tracking of parts, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials.
9. Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate inventory information, and promptly communicate purchasing, replacement, or restocking needs to the Director of Maintenance.
10. Ensure maintenance employees follow applicable safety requirements, District procedures, and appropriate maintenance practices, and assist with departmental safety training. 
11. Address performance issues in consultation with the Director. 
12. Maintain accurate work order, maintenance, inspection, inventory, and other departmental records and communicate significant facility concerns, delayed work, personnel concerns, and operational issues to the Director of Maintenance in a timely manner.
13. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and service providers as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and assist with monitoring work to ensure completion according to District expectations.
14. Respond to facility emergencies during and outside normal working hours as needed and provide daily operational leadership for the Maintenance Department in the Director’s absence within the authority delegated by the Director.
15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to uncomfortable environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, electrical hazards, dust, and wetness.  Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and/or move objects.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Position Available: Immediately

Contract Length: 243 Days

Salary: District Salary Schedule          

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination of all persons is prohibited with regard to employment and any other program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, immigrant status, English-speaking status, or disabling condition in District Five Schools of Spartanburg County as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Title IX Coordinator: Todd Hardy, Chief Administrative Officer (todd.hardy@spart5.net).