Director of Maintenance and Facilities

Director of Maintenance and Facilities

Job Goal/Primary Purpose:

To oversee the operations of the buildings and facilities for the Saco School Department to provide students, employees and the community with a safe, secure, clean and comfortable environment in which to learn, play, and work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Including Training, Education, & Experience:

• Minimum of two years of college or trade school in related field, four year degree preferred.
• Valid State of Maine Criminal History Records Check approval.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, including parents, and various school and department staff.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervise personnel in accordance with district policy, and state and federal mandates.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory or management experience with prior experience in the areas of planning and maintaining physical plants preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction, maintenance, safety and security pertaining to school facilities.
• Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials including asbestos management and maintaining Safety and Material Safety Data Sheets and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of all the heating and cooling systems.

Essential Functions (Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities):

1. Management and Supervision

• Manage and supervise Maintenance programs and staff.
• Screen, select, train, assign and discipline custodial personnel.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with school personnel and students.
• Responsible for mandatory OSHA safety training for all department staff and annual evaluations of custodial staff.
• Maintain evaluation and training records pertaining to staff.
• Monitor time sheets of Custodial staff.
• Responsible for emergency calls pertaining to buildings and transportation.
• Maintain safety standards to conform to state and insurance regulations.

2. Maintenance

• Oversee schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial and maintenance care of all buildings.
• Inspect buildings on a regular basis for needed maintenance and repair to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.
• Establish and recommend priorities on repair projects.

3. Budget

• Prepare and submit Maintenance budget, including detailed record keeping for capital improvement projects and capital maintenance projects.
• Reviews budget periodically with Superintendent and/or Finance Director.
• Supervise the purchase, maintenance, financial planning and budget for all functions related to building upkeep and long term care.

4. Other

• Participate in meetings as required by the Board, Superintendent, Principals and parents in reference to facilities maintenance.
• Sit on applicable committees as required.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Superintendent.
• Utilize technology effectively to streamline communication and operations.

Equal Opportunity:

Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rate to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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