Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage the district's maintenance and custodial operations. Maintain a physical school plant in excellent operating condition so that full educational use may be made at all times. Provide a physical environment that is functional, safe, clean, and attractive..

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, and custodial operations 

Ability to conduct on-site inspection of district facilities

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data and evaluate maintenance,  and custodial programs.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

3 years supervisory experience in maintenance operations 

3 years experience in maintaining a large plant or building

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Building Maintenance and Repair

  1. Oversee the management of facilities maintenance of the district. Ensure district facilities are functional, safe, clean, and well maintained.
  2. Develop and maintain written departmental procedures for maintenance, repair, and operations of all district buildings and equipment. Ensure work orders are processed and executed in a timely manner.
  3.  Establish and oversee work schedules and procedures for the regular custodial care of all district facilities and special custodial projects. Make work assignments and arrange for substitute custodians as needed.
  4. Inspect all district buildings and facilities and schedule cleaning and repairs as needed.
  5. Assure that  training and orientation to all custodians and maintenance  related to safe and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
  6. Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to the purchasing department for bids.
  7.  Monitor and reevaluate operations departments on an ongoing basis to ensure that district needs are being met in an effective and efficient manner. Implement changes where appropriate.
  8. Collaborate with architects and consultants during the design and planning phases of all construction projects to ensure compliance with the district’s specifications, design and construction standards, and building programs. Monitor the progress and compliance of ongoing construction projects.
  9.  Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of department goals are available.

Policy, Reports, and Law

  1. Ensure compliance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
  2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including timekeeping records.
  3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

  1. Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
  2. Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
  3. Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and purchase replacement equipment when necessary.
  4. Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
  5. Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting department.

Personnel Management

  1. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
  2. Prepare, review, and revise maintenance department job descriptions.

Safety

  1. Ensure that safety standards are maintained in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and a district-wide preventive safety program is developed and implemented.
  2. Ensure equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition.

Other

  1. Participate in development of the district’s disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
  2. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
  3.  Assist in the preparation of the department budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of skilled craftsmen, lead custodians,   grounds supervisors, and support staff assigned to maintenance, warehouse and custodial department.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard cleaning tools and equipment; standard yard maintenance equipment; may use small hand tools and power tools; light truck or van

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.