Facilities Lead

• Oversee daily operations of grounds and facilities including cleaning maintenance projects seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate all electrical plumbing and heating system work; troubleshoot repair and install equipment and fixtures.
• Inspect repair and maintain life safety equipment (fire extinguishers smoke detectors fire alarms).
• Ensure compliance with electrical and plumbing codes and standards.
• Maintain tools equipment and inventory of materials.
• Plan schedule and supervise year-round and seasonal grounds functions:
• Lawn care fertilizing tree/shrub pruning planting flowers trees and shrubs.
• Snow and ice removal; roof snow monitoring.
• Athletic field preparation and maintenance.
• Playground and courts maintenance.
• Trash pickup furniture moving and erosion control.
• Supervise minor construction and maintenance tasks:
• Carpentry concrete/masonry roof work drywall painting plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Support skilled trades personnel on complex projects.
• Prepare grounds and facilities for scheduled events; coordinate clean-up set-up and special requirements.
• Recommend facility enhancements renovations and capital improvements.

• Monitor budgets purchase requisitions and expenses related to grounds and facilities.
• Prepare departmental budgets and oversee purchases bids and contracts in alignment with the Capital Plan.

• Hire train evaluate develop and schedule all grounds and facilities staff.
• Provide supervision in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Address employee performance conduct and development.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding grounds and facilities needs.
• Participate in professional development opportunities (seminars workshops conferences).
• Design procedures and recommend improvements to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness.

Reports to is supervised and evaluated by the building principal and the Director of Operations and Maintenance. Receives general administrative direction.

Oversees and directs the custodial and maintenance staff for your school

• High school diploma plus 810 years of relevant technical training/experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in building grounds and facility maintenance and management.

• Valid Vermont drivers license.
• Willingness to attend professional development to enhance maintenance knowledge and skills.

• Technical skills: electrical plumbing heating carpentry masonry roofing painting mechanical repairs.
• Budgeting planning and project management skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word Excel email and internet navigation.
• Ability to read interpret and write technical reports procedures and regulations.
• Communication skills to work effectively with staff students parents coaches and external organizations.
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills for complex and non-standardized situations.

• Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays.

• Frequent standing walking climbing balancing sitting using hands and talking/hearing.
• Occasional stooping kneeling crouching crawling and reaching.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity including close and distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts.

• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions moving mechanical parts elevated or precarious places fumes chemicals extreme temperatures electrical hazards vibration and noise.

The Director of Maintenance ensures the Districts grounds and facilities are safe functional and well-maintained while managing staff budgets projects and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.