What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Tri-Valley Local School District?
TRI-VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR File 601
Reports to: Director of Operations
Job Objectives: Directs the delivery of district-wide maintenance and custodial services. Provides
technical expertise and manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of the district’s
buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the director of operations informed about
maintenance activities and emerging issues.
Minimum · High school diploma. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.
Qualifications: · Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test,
etc.).
· A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
· Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
· Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
· Multi-school or closely related building maintenance experience.
· Holds or is qualified to obtain a pesticide application license.
· Proficient in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry trades.
· Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
· Ability to interpret and comply with building codes, accessibility guidelines, safety
regulations, and environmental laws.
· Holds or is qualified to obtain an asbestos hazard certificate.
· Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems.
· Proficient in boiler operations, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures.
· Holds or is qualified to obtain a CDL to operate heavy equipment and buses. Meets all
prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the district’s insurance carrier.
· Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.
Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable
and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to
Functions: perform essential functions.
· Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of maintenance/custodial services.
· Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
· Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Builds community partnerships that enhance
district programs and services.
· Coordinates preparation and clean-up activities for district events.
· Regularly inspects the district’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. Corrects unsafe conditions.
Implements preventive maintenance programs. Develops short/long-range plans and budget
recommendations for administrative approval. Prepares competitive bid specifications.
· Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections.
· Administers the district’s asbestos management plan. Attends training programs.
· Performs regular inspections of HVAC equipment. Maintains required logs. Oversees the preparation
of boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdown.
· Assigns and supervises work crews. Helps work crews meet established schedules. Inspects
completed repairs. Ensures compliance with all applicable building codes and ADA accessibility
standards. Approves invoices for payment as directed.
· Consults with district administrators to ensure that maintenance and custodial programs are
effective. Identifies maintenance needs and prepares work orders.
· Monitors inventories and reorders supplies to maintain reliable service levels.
· Monitors compliance with safety regulations and environmental laws.
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· Oversees the timely submission of reports, records, and inventories. Maintains district records
for the maximum period mandated by law and/or board policy.
· Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
· Participates in maintenance/custodial staff selection and orientation processes.
· Ensures the equitable distribution of workloads and extra assignments. Provides for coverage
during staff absences. Approves time sheets.
· Trains maintenance/custodial staff in procedures to effectively accomplish their duties. Promotes
the development of staff leadership.
· Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
· Oversees the routine care of the district’s landscaped areas and athletic fields.
· Updates snow emergency plans. Manages snow removal operations.
· Maintains grounds keeping equipment. Prepares seasonal equipment for storage.
· Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of equipment, materials, and other supplies.
· Maintains building utilization records. Assists rental groups as directed.
· Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
· Helps building principals review and revise emergency preparation plans.
· Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during
adverse weather conditions. Responds to building emergencies as requested.
· Helps deal with unexpected circumstances or pressing district needs as directed.
· Helps manage building security. Directs visitors to the office. Secures the job site at the end
of the workday.
· Prepares and maintains an annual equipment inventory.
· Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct that may indicate a problem. Works with
staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior.
· Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect as required by law.
· Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities.
· Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
· Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
· Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
· Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful
Required: performance of assigned duties.
· Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to advance the change process.
· Promotes a positive work environment and engenders staff enthusiasm.
· Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
· Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
· Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
· Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
· Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
· Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
· Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Supervisory Under the direction of the director of operations: directs, supervises, and
evaluates staff
Responsibility: as authorized by board policy, administrative regulations, and contractual
agreements.
Assumes responsibility for the results of duties delegated to staff.
Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on
Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
· Duties may require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, working
at various heights, and in confined spaces.
· Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
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· Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
· Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
· Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
· Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
· Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
· Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
· Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials,
electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
· Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
· Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to negotiated agreements and policy provisions
Evaluation: adopted by the Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education.
The Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.
Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the
workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. This job description summary does not
imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in
response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity
factors, and unforeseen events. Revised: 8/03