Closing Date:
02/10/2022

Probationary employees are not eligible to apply for vacancies during their probationary period.Required Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of methods, equipment, tools, and procedures of building and grounds repair, construction and renovation, and school equipment and facilities maintenance; working knowledge of the trades involved in maintenance activities. Ability to effectively plan maintenance service programs and applying appropriate policies, supervise field and shop maintenance activities; ability to complete maintenance reports, maintain effective record-keeping systems. The following are essential: ability to evaluate maintenance programs and activities and to plan and implement programs for the prompt, efficient and effective maintenance of school buildings and grounds; ability to work under pressure and manage emergency situations and excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Use computers and electronic-mail effectively and efficiently in accordance with BOE policies. Use the computerized maintenance management system to inventory assets, and manage and prioritize tasks.

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from high school supplemented by applicable college coursework or trade training and extensive experience in building and grounds maintenance, construction, and renovation and school facilities and equipment maintenance, including considerable experience as a supervisor. 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.

Certification and Licensing Requirements

Valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Able to walk, sit or stand for prolonged periods. Able to perform frequent twisting, bending, climbing, kneeling, and reaching above shoulders.
Able to access elevated and subsurface workspaces via ladders, lifts, scaffolding, hatches, and manholes.
Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures and hazards such as electrical shock, airborne particulates, chemical exposure, and fall; and able to employ the personal protective equipment necessary to protect against it.

Special Requirements

Overtime, and night, weekend, or holiday work may be required.
Respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies, including those occurring after normal business hours.
Reassignment between workgroups and worksites may occur. Work requires frequent travel between facilities.
Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.
Employees are required to use the provided personal protective equipment.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Please Note: Selected candidate must satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examination and drug test for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree.
Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

Essential Functions:
Under direction, is responsible for overall maintenance of all schools and school facilities in a designated geographic area of the FCPS. Work of the class involves administration and supervision of maintenance activities in a large geographic area. The employee has overall responsibility for program planning and execution, directing the work of several subordinates and contractors, communicating with school administration and staff, and performing skilled work in several trades. Work is evaluated by a superior who outlines programs and departmental policies. The employee is expected to work independently in implementing the policies. The responsibilities of this classification are considered technical and administrative in nature and will sometimes require an employee to work beyond the normal workday or workweek for which the employee will receive additional compensation.
Reporting directly to the Manager, Building Maintenance, the Maintenance Area Supervisor performs the following duties:
Attendance

Regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function to perform this job because employees of this classification work as part of a team, use on-site equipment, and address on-site facility needs.

Staff Development

Regular and predictable attendance and participation in meetings and training is an essential function to perform this job because employees in this classification must plan and execute tasks according to changing priorities, and safeguard against occupational hazards.

Customer Service

Establishes and maintains professional relations throughout the organization. Provides exceptional customer service to school administrators and staff. Makes decisions and takes action in alignment with the organization's objective to provide an ideal learning environment.

Leadership

Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.

Quality Assurance

Ensures work in progress and completed work meets established quality assurance and control standards, or normal trade standards. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems.

Problem Solving

Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, to make recommendations. Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Job Class Specific

Administers the overall maintenance of schools and school facilities in an assigned area. Operate facilities in a safe and efficient manner, and maintain and repair building systems to minimize hazards, extend facility life, and minimize disruption to student instruction.
Directs, oversees, and coordinates the operations of subordinates assigned to their team. Plans and establishes overall leave schedules.
Assigns tasks to be performed based on readiness and explains work requirements, methods, and procedures.
Analyzes and approves or disapproves requests for maintenance services; makes site visits to inspect situations.
Represents area regarding facilities requirements in review of capital budgets; categorizes projects and prepares general scope of work. Evaluate equipment and systems, and make independent and qualified decisions regarding repair or replacement of same
Approves supply expenditures and manages employees’ use of procurement cards.
Advises maintenance and site-based staff on facilities matters; meets with groups regularly to provide updates.
Ensures implementation of and compliance with applicable rules and regulations affecting safety and management of operations.
Establishes means of monitoring maintenance service on an emergency basis; responds to emergencies.
Implements and oversees preventative maintenance program for assigned area; monitors work orders, labor and accident reports, and expenditures. Provides quality assurance of work performed by assigned staff.
Evaluates employees; determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for accomplishment.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Hours:

TBD

Salary:

Support Salary Scale, Grade 15, 12-month position (260 days - 8 hours / day)
Starting Salary $29.22 / hour