Maintenance Director

Overview

Job Title:

Maintenance Director

Purpose:

The job of Maintenance Director was established for the purpose of directing maintenance services; providing information and serving as a resource to administration and building maintenance and custodial staff and others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines, codes, and regulations; and supervising and directing assigned staff.

Responsible to:
Superintendent

Supervise Head Custodian or Lead Custodian in each building and Summer Crew Supervisor. Each Head Custodian or Lead Custodian will supervise and evaluate the custodians and housekeepers in their buildings. Summer Crew Supervisor will supervise and evaluate summer crew.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• Ability to understand chemical hazards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision using standardized practices and/or methods, managing a department; and supervising the use of funds for multiple departments. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
• Experience and knowledge in the areas of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry.
• Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds and the usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

• Assists principals and other supervisors with building security for the purpose of ensuring the integrity and operational order of locks, doors, and windows.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, construction managers, architects, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Develops a preventative maintenance program for the purpose of ensuring schools are maintained in a safe condition. Develops and monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Directs department operations (e.g. safety programs, OSHA, lock-out/tag-out program, site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance, snow and ice removal, asbestos monitoring program, blood hazard training, MSDS program, etc.) for the purpose of providing training to custodial and maintenance personnel and services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops, etc. for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
• Inspects all aspects of new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently, specifications are within regulatory requirements and inspection reports and payment requests are correct.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, counseling, disciplining, directing, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing of each building’s Head Custodian or Lead Custodian, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. correspondence, memos, reports, policy/procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers of Head Custodian or Lead Custodian for each building for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the District’s goals and objectives.
• Researches new products, laws, regulations, etc. for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and proper maintenance of district wide services.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective…