Lockhart, Texas
Director of Maintenance Job Opening in Lockhart, Texas - Primary Purpose:
Direct and manage maintenance and district's custodial operations. Maintain physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may be made at all times. Provide students with a physical learning environment that is safe, attractive, and functional.
Qualifications:
:
Bachelor's degree, preferred
Ability to obtain licenses and certifications as required for job duties.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, and custodial operations
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate district functions
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to read blueprints, and schematics
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of supervisory experience in maintenance operations
Five years of experience in maintaining a large plant or building
Building Maintenance and Repair
Ensure that district facilities are safe, functional, clean and well maintained.
Direct and manage custodial, maintenance and repair, and central warehouse operations of the district.
Receive and process work orders for repair and maintenance of buildings and ground.
Ensure that work orders are prioritized, processed and executed in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain written departmental procedures for maintenance, repairs, operations, and security of all district buildings and equipment.
Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to purchasing department for bids.
Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments; identifying problems and requirements.
Maintains function and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance program; operating and testing systems and equipment; restoring, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts.
Policy, Reports, and Law
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in maintenance area.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required in maintenance area.
Prepare data necessary to process maintenance payroll.
Budget and Inventory
Administer maintenance budget and ensure that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed prudently.
Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Replace and maintain a current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid delay when reordering.
Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting department.
Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and purchase replacement equipment when necessary.
Personnel Management
Assign work to maintenance personnel and oversee completion.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Provide for positive, effective, two-way communication with supervisors, staff, students, district employees, media, and community.
Safety
Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.
Ensure that equipment is maintained in operating and optimum condition.
Other
Maintain a current Texas Driver?s License
Perform disaster duty when needed.
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in maintenance operations.
Respond to after hours emergencies as needed.
Work to complete any other special assignments, projects, or duties, assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of District custodial supervisor, skilled craftsmen, grounds keepers, warehouse staff, and support staff assigned to maintenance department.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Factors:
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing ; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (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 districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
Frequent district-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspections of all maintenance facilities and construction projects.
*To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must supervise at least two full-time employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $288.34 to $400.62 /day
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Maintenance: 5 years
supervisory: 3 years
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