SUPERVISOR - MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS
AND GROUNDS

DEFINITION:

Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services, plan, coordinate and direct the maintenance, grounds and custodial operations of the District; to coordinate and supervise the work of maintenance operations personnel; and to do other related work as required.

DUTIES:

Coordinates and supervises the work of maintenance, grounds, custodial, lead persons and other department personnel; arranges work schedules for emergency, routine and periodic maintenance; assists in the interviewing of custodial, grounds and maintenance applicants; inspects, checks and trains for proper utilization of time, material and equipment; evaluates assigned personnel; serves as departmental liaison with school administrators in discussing schedules, problems and services; recommends priorities; estimates labor, time and material costs; maintains records and prepares reports; assists in the development and monitoring of the departmental budget; develops and maintains adequate safety standards; serves as safety inspector, chairs district safety committee; supervises disaster preparedness planning; serves as hazardous materials coordinator; provides leadership with correct pest management methods; maintains inventory of equipment and materials; maintains an effective program of substitute employees for departmental personnel; coordinates departmental projects with outside contractors; serves as resource to staff and community, advises district sports council; interprets personnel policies and procedures for departmental personnel; may investigate and adjust employee grievances.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of

• methods, materials and equipment used in maintenance, grounds and custodial work
• requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition
• state, city and county laws and regulations relative to maintenance, alteration, and modification of school buildings
• working methods and procedures used in building trades
• principles of organization and management
• principles of effective supervision

Ability to

• plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of custodial, grounds and maintenance personnel
• develop and enforce safe work standards and high quality levels of service
• evaluate new products and recommend usage
• read, evaluate and work from plans and specifications
• maintain careful records and prepare accurate reports related to departmental functions
• understand and carry out oral and written technical directions
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• maintain a good driving record and qualify for District vehicle insurance coverage

Experience

• four years of experience in institutional maintenance, grounds and/or custodial work, including two years in a supervisory capacity

Education

• equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by technical and vocational course work in a directly related field

License Required

• possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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