PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Director with planning, scheduling and assigning employees to various cleaning, maintenance, repair, renovation, ice and snow removal and building security tasks. Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and estimates expenditures. Inspects painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other mechanical, maintenance or construction work performed by custodial or maintenance employees or private contractors. Oversees or assists in the oversight of the care and maintenance of lawns, walks, trees, shrubs and grounds. Inspects buildings, equipment and premises for hazards and violations of safety codes and regulations. Maintains and updates an inventory of building maintenance and custodial supplies. Maintains records and prepares reports related to operations such as fuel oil usage logs, material safety data sheets, fire extinguisher inspections, building maintenance activities, etc. Coordinates building usage needs and special event set-ups for internal school groups and community groups and assigns custodial and/or maintenance staff, as needed. Maintains and updates inventory of building supplies. Keeps records and provides reports on building maintenance. May conduct or coordinate in-service training of custodial and maintenance employees. May prepare cost estimates for specific custodial or maintenance activities. May respond to inquiries from district's employees, department heads and the public regarding school district buildings and grounds activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern school district buildings and grounds maintenance operations and practices. Knowledge of modern management principles and practices. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and security in the workplace and public buildings. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and ventilation equipment. Knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, equipment and terminology. Working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations governing school district facilities and construction. Ability to plan and supervise a program of buildings and grounds maintenance. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and blueprints. Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files and prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public and others. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one of the following: (A) an Associate s Degree

• in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology or a closely related field and one (1) year of work experience where the primary function was in building construction, maintenance, operations or repair work in one or more specialty trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating, ventilating and air conditioning installation or (B) three (3) years of work experience as described in (a).

SUBSTITUTION

A Bachelor s

• or higher-level degree

• in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology may be substituted for the one (1) year of work experience described above. Priority given to those on a Civil service Eligibility List for this title. Candidates must have taken or be eligible to take the Civil Service Exam for this title.