Director of Maintenance

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

BENEFITS STATUS: FULL-TIME

SALARY: ADMINISTRATOR SALARY SCHEDULE LOCAL SUPPLEMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Director of Maintenance will supervise and direct the overall maintenance program for the school system. The director will support the Executive Director of Facilities with new construction and renovation projects within the district. Reports to the Executive Director of Facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Selects and recommends persons to be hired disciplined discharged or promoted. Plans directs and reviews the work of all construction and maintenance employees.
• Plans the scope of work and design specifications for skilled trades contract labor.
• Receives and analyzes bids/quotes for work to be done by skilled trades contract labor.
• Supervises and inspects the work of contracted skilled trades persons.
• Coordinates activities of the maintenance crews.
• Ensures the storage security and inventory of maintenance/custodial equipment materials and supplies.
• Plans and reviews fiscal matters related to plant operations.
• Plans designs and implements needed training for employees.
• Informs staff of changes in technology laws codes regulations or procedures concerning general facility maintenance.
• Inspects the condition of school buildings to determine needed repairs and maintenance.
• Receives authorizes prioritizes and delegates work requests.
• Evaluates project schematic drawings and/or construction documents and cost estimates to make implementation decisions.
• Plans and monitors the departmental budget (current expense and capital project budget).
• Keeps records and prepares required reports.
• Prepares or participates in the preparation of specifications for maintenance/custodial materials equipment and supplies.
• Determines need selects and supervises the purchase of maintenance/custodial equipment materials and supplies.
• Inspects the work of outside contractors for adherence to plans and specifications
• Consults with outside authorities and agencies regarding facility maintenance and environmental issues.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the overall operation of the maintenance warehouse and supply inventory.
• Oversees the asbestos management plan.
• Works with local state and federal officials in implementing proper procedures laws and codes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of College/University Bachelors Degree with preference given to persons with advanced training and or licensure in the various fields of maintenance such as general contracting electricity plumbing HVAC etc. Experience of 3 to 5 years in supervising other employees or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the job functions preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate power tools and mechanical equipment. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or composite characteristics of data people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple to complex forms. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using the prescribed format.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas to add subtract divide and multiply.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using tools.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average to high levels of stress.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk write and hear.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Thorough knowledge of acceptable maintenance and repair in all phases of building maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of materials methods and equipment used in the maintenance of school plants and buildings.
• Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of electrical plumbing HVAC and other related codes as required by law and about schools.
• Skill in analyzing problems and arriving at a reasonable and economical solution.
• Skill in estimating the cost and amount of materials needed for the repair and maintenance of building structures and mechanical equipment.
• Skill in preparing budgets
• Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and others.
• Ability to establish a training program for employees at all levels in the department.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment salary or benefits.

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