Maintenance Supervisor

Oregon Episcopal School
Portland, OR United States

OUR MISSION:
Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.

The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model.

As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose – toward inclusion and respect, service and justice and commitment beyond ourselves.

The maintenance supervisor performs general maintenance repairs; plans and supervises the daily maintenance services to ensure that all facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems are properly functioning throughout the OES campus. This position works with the Operations Manager and supervises the team of maintenance employees and outside maintenance contractors.

• Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of the maintenance staff.
• Assigns work orders and monitors progress of the work.
• Directs an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Makes recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Schedules and supervises the work of contractors as necessary.
• Orders and maintains an accurate inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials. Maintains a clean and tidy working environment.
• Works with the Operations Manager to identify and develop action plans for completion of maintenance projects.
• Assists as needed with event set‑ups and traffic control.
• Is particularly aware of safety problems and concerns throughout the school campus. Models, trains, and ensures that safety procedures are followed by staff.
• Ensures compliances with applicable policies, legal requirements, ordinances, codes, regulatory standards and OES policies.
• Maintains and promotes a professional working environment by fostering effective working relationships and modeling appropriate behavior.
• Develops training and succession plans within the maintenance department.
• Monitors and recommends environmental sustainability practices throughout the organization.
• Participates as an essential employee during inclement weather emergencies, and is on call for other emergencies.
• Participates in other aspects of the life of the school as appropriate or assigned.