Maintenance Coordinator

Amherst Pelham Regional School District

Job Location:

Amherst, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for coordination and overseeing the drivers in their non

driving responsibilities including maintenance grounds and other related tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager or addition the Maintenance Coordinator is expected to drive van and bus routes when necessary and assist with maintenance and grounds work and other related tasks as time allows. The

Maintenance Coordinator is expected to work closely with the Admin. Assistants in the Facilities

Department. This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager. AFSCME Contract (Classification L)

QUALIFICATIONS

5 years experience in public school transportation including at least 3 years experience

driving a school bus

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws and regulations governing public

school student transport

Knowledge of current regulations and requirements for School Bus and School Van drivers

including CDL Passenger Transport and School Bus endorsements

Experience in grounds and maintenance work

The ability to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Experience supervising employees (preferably in a union environment)

Current Massachusetts CDL with School Bus Endorsement

Must acquire and maintain status as a Certified School Bus Trainer through the School

Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) or other acceptable organization

within 12 months of hire

DOT Physical

Random Drug/Alcohol Test

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for coordination and oversight in Planning &

Daily Operations for the Transportation Department as well as Maintenance and Grounds work for the

schools. Much of this work is shared or delegated but ultimately is the responsibility of the Maintenance

Coordinator. While not complete or

exclusive the following breakdown is indicative of the responsibilities of the position.

Transportation Planning & Scheduling

Schedules mail and supply delivery services to schools

Transportation Daily Operations

Makes certain all bus and van drivers are in place prior to 7:00 a.m. and manages calling substitute

drivers

Assists with dispatch services
Assists the District in decision-making around school cancellations delays and early

releases due to road conditions and other transportation safety concerns

Maintenance & Grounds

Schedules work for transportation staff when they are not driving
Assigns work order tickets to driver/maintainers and the fleet mechanic
Coordinates grounds work with Town of Amherst DPW as needed
Designates snow team captains grounds captains etc. as appropriate
Assists and supports the work of the Maintenance and Custodial staff

Other

Works daily with Director on transportation issues and concerns
Assists in the fair and equitable distribution of overtime opportunities
Handles all other assigned duties as requested by the Director in order to maintain a professional operation.

Required Experience:

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for coordination and overseeing the drivers in their nondriving responsibilities including maintenance grounds and other related tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager or addition the Maintenance Coordinator is expected to drive van and bus routes whe...