POSITION SUMMARY:
Employees in this class have overall responsibility for the
facility management, maintenance and construction/renovation work in an
assigned area. The incumbent should have
knowledge and familiarity with the location and physical repairs, materials and
methods required to keep equipment, buildings and grounds in a safe, efficient,
clean and economical operating condition.
Assists the Director and Facilities Supervisor in developing,
administering and overseeing maintenance and servicing schedules for school
facilities. The work is reviewed by the
Director for results obtained in meeting the goals and objectives of the
Department. The responsibilities of this
classification are considered administrative in nature and will require an
employee to work beyond the normal day or workweek for which the employee will
not receive additional compensation.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Inspects school system facilities to evaluate the physical
condition of buildings, equipment and grounds;
Visits with official in charge of school facilities to determine
priorities of action required for repairs and preventative maintenance and
sanitation standards;
Initiates work orders, including budget codes, cost estimates of
labor and material, and determines scheduled dates for repairs or preventative
maintenance;
Prioritizes and designates assignments of work to the operation
and service level personnel; though not responsible for the direct supervision
of the functional work;
Coordinates in house services, budget allocations and equipment
inventories; follows up on various repairs and installation by on-site
inspections;
Administers contracted services; prepares plans and
specifications; evaluates work performance and service providers;
Notifies the Director of any instances he/she observes of
inadequate or inappropriate service and methods of operation, poor workmanship,
or improper conduct or behavior which may be pertinent to his/her area;
Implements schedules for special projects, improvements, and
daily routines in his/her assigned area and provides the Director with status
of such work;
Technical supervision and monitoring of custodial operations,
maintenance, construction, planning, equipment inventories and budgetary
allocations;
Determines resource requirements and recommends cost-effective
solution strategies;
Performs administrative and supervisory
duties requiring effective verbal, written and computer communication skills;
Incumbent will be on call to respond to
emergency situations in an effective and efficient manner;
Develops and provides training and
training programs;
Must
have knowledge of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials,
labor hours, status and details of the work done into the online work order
management system;
Serves as Program Manager and/or Project
Manager for special initiatives, cost reduction programs, or compliance issues;
and
Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Possession of an
appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with a driving
record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three
(3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring
while operating a Board of Education vehicle;
Considerable knowledge of
the theories, principles, and practices of building, equipment and grounds
maintenance, repairs and operation;
Thorough knowledge of
construction methods, utilities, building equipment fabrication, regulation and
maintenance; thorough knowledge of custodial service practices and principles;
Ability to plan, implement
and evaluate; skilled in personnel, financial and administrative management;
ability to develop effective work standards and schedules;
Must be in good physical condition;
Deemed
as essential personnel; and may be required to work day, night or
weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department;
Ability to initiate
correspondence and to prepare professional reports; and
Skilled in human
relations, communication, and effective decision-making abilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from college or a university preferred with a degree
in construction management, engineering, business administration or a related
field with technical and supervisory experience in plant management,
engineering maintenance or construction; or any equivalent combination of
experience or training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.