Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of electrical, construction, maintenance, plumbing and heating, and security. May possess alternating qualifications as the Board of Directors deems appropriate and acceptable.
• Supervisory experience in the industrial or school environment in areas of planning, electrical, construction, plumbing and maintaining physical facilities is preferred.
• Typing and computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises all custodial staff and manages the daily operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Organizes and performs a program of preventive maintenance.
• Assists in the maintenance of buildings and grounds as to cleanliness, safety and mechanical functions.
• Responsible for the operation of the emergency generator(s).
• Responsible for the operation of all systems to provide the necessary heat, cooling, and hot water according to season, temperature, and demand.
• Ensures that all driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, and steps are shoveled, plowed, and/or salted in such a manner as to ensure the safety of all staff, students, and general public.
• Receives, stores, and issues all maintenance, grounds materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Conducts periodic inspection of all school facilities to ensure fire safety and works cooperatively with the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director in the execution of monthly fire drills.
• Reviews security precautions and procedures on a regular basis and recommends additions and/or changes as necessary.
• Communicates with the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director regarding building maintenance and facilities management issues.
• Possesses current certifications, or becomes certified, in areas such as asbestos abatement, pesticides, and refrigerant transition and recovery as necessary/required.
• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention. Schedules and completes repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, equipment, and physical facility components to ensure continuous operations.
• Secures tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Monitors health standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinates programs to train employees on proper operation and maintenance of facilities/equipment, worksite safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for toxins, equipment, and other health and safety issues.
• Assists with testing and servicing safety equipment and systems.
• Primarily reports to one location, but management of/assistance with other sites may be required.
• Maintains facility records and other necessary records as required.
• Schedules work routines for department personnel.
• Ensures that the department is appropriately staffed in case of absences.
• Assists the Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director and Business Manager in preparing and administering budgets for maintenance, grounds, security, custodial supplies, and equipment.
• Manages the purchase of program components and supplies, including obtaining vendors quotes, creating/entering requisitions in accounting software, collecting/organizing/coding monthly bills, and maintaining receipts and financial records.
• Processes payments via credit card as needed, including verification of monthly charges and documentation of receipts.
• Possesses or obtains knowledge of procurement/bidding process, account codes, and board policies.
• Continuously projects and monitors expenditures and reviews flex reports, budget-to-actual reports, and other fiscal reports as necessary.
• Reviews and approves all custodial staff timesheets, travel vouchers, absence requests, and any other employee requests/paperwork.
• All other duties as assigned.

Program/Classification:

• Facilities/ACT 93/Compensation Support Plan

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and evaluates all custodial staff in assigned location(s).

Reports To:

• Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director

Terms of Employment:

• The Maintenance Supervisor will be employed for twelve (12) months of the year. Salary and work schedule to be established by the Board of Directors.

Method of Evaluation:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board policy on evaluation administrative personnel.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, climb, walk and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate; and visual acuity to oversee projects and make observations. Work includes both indoors and outdoors. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

The public schools of Schuylkill County and the Schuylkill IU 29 do not discriminate against any persons in employment, educational programs or activities based on race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, disability, national origin, martial status or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. This policy extends to all other legally protected classifications and is published in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.