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Pacific Union School
Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance Operations
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$45,186 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation; the Assistant Supervisor of Maintenance, Operations & Transportation, in coordination with the Supervisor of MOT is responsible to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, manage, and carry out the building maintenance, custodial, grounds keeping, safety/security services, pupil transportation and logistics planning services, and to perform related duties as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in determination of students' eligibility to ride on school buses in accordance with the District's policy;
- Assists in determination of routes to be followed by bus drivers;
- Assists in the preparation of time schedules for buses;
- Assists in supervision of bus loading and the determination of authorized bus stops; Assists in preparation of all state transportation reports and maps of bus routes;
- Keeps a daily record of mileage and number of students transported
- Assists in the preparation of transportation reports.
- Is the main district bus driver.
- Checks and inspects service and maintenance procedures for district owned buses; Assists in determining disciplinary rules to be maintained on buses;
- Liaison with parents, staff, and bus companies regarding busing requests, concerns and route changes;
- Assist in planning, organizing, reviewing, and prioritizing work orders and projects for maintenance, custodial, grounds, and transportation activities;
- If needed, participate in various construction planning and development activities
- If supervisor of MOT is not available; respond to District and staff needs related MOT activities and services
- Assist in establishing standards of maintenance and preventative maintenance for district vehicles
- Assist in managing compliance of all safety regulations governing pupil transportation
- Inspect all district vehicles on a regular basis to determine that high standards of cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained.
- Check driver logs and mileage sheets, also assist with end of the year mileage reports
- Maintain transportation records and prepare reports as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
- Perform related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: (a) three (3) years of work experience where the primary function of the position was transporting individuals from one location to another (i.
- Valid Class C California Driver's License.
- Valid Class B California Driver's License.
School Bus Certification Knowledge of:
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding maintenance, construction, and related activities.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Principles and practices of supervision and training.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Methods, supplies and equipment used in building maintenance and custodial work.
- Applicable laws and regulations governing maintenance, custodial operations, transportation, and grounds maintenance work.
- Financial record keeping, inventory control, and report writing
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- Environmental, health and safety issues and regulations related to employees, buildings and property.
- Maintenance methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance, custodial operations, transportation, and grounds maintenance work.
CAL OSHA
Title 8-General Safety Orders, Title 24-Special Building Regulations, Title 19 Public Safety regulations.- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Ability to:
- Manage the grounds, custodial, skilled maintenance, and transportation functions.
- Estimate materials and labor costs.
- Develop and enforce work standards.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Operate a computer and assigned office equipment if needed.
- When needed the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment:
- Indoor/Outdoor/Shop environment.
- Work evening or variable hours.
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
- Noise from equipment operation.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here 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.- Continuous hand-eye coordination,
- Use of hands and fingers and manipulation of large and small objects.
- Frequent lifting of objects with a strength factor of light work.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and stretching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, dragging, kneeling, crouching and squatting.
- Occasional instances of climbing and balancing.
- Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
- Clarity of vision at varying distances.
Hazards:
- Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
- Exposure to potential hazards of inspecting construction sites.
- Potential exposure to hazardous substances and materials.