The Vernon Public Schools, in partnership with family and community, is committed to provide a quality education, with high expectations, in a safe environment where all students become independent learners and productive contributors to society.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:Facilities & Special Projects Supervisor
Reports to:Director of Business & Finance
Employment Status:Regular/Full-time
FLSA Status:Exempt
Description:Under the direction of the Director of School Facilities or the Director of Business and Finance, the Supervisor of School Facilities and Special Projects provides leadership in the planning, coordination and management of the facility and maintenance responsibilities of the Board of Education.
NOTE:The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
●Ensure safety of students
●Assess and monitor facility repairs to ensure cost effectiveness
●Plan, schedule and assign employees to various cleaning, custodial maintenance, repair, renovation, ice and snow removal and building security tasks
●Monitor school building emergencies, including equipment breakdown, malfunctions, and alarm calls
●Oversee or assist in the oversight of the care and maintenance of lawns, walks, trees, shrubs, and grounds
●Verify school custodial time sheets for accuracy
●Supervise, coordinate, and review the work performed by hired contractors in the construction and mechanical trades including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, as well as fire and security alarms
●Assure projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, specifications, standards, time schedules, and budgets
●Inspect buildings, equipment and premises for hazards and violations of safety codes and regulations
●Investigate and respond to school administrator complaints and requests
●Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations such as fuel usage logs, material safety data sheets, fire extinguisher inspections, emergency light inspections, and building maintenance activities
●Maintain an up-to-date Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for all buildings
●Address custodial personnel problems and situations, such as grievances and inefficiency
●Coordinate building usage needs and special event set-ups for internal school groups and community groups/rentals. Assign custodial staff as needed
●Purchase sufficient and appropriate custodial supplies and products for proper operation. Keep an accurate and updated inventory of supplies
●Assist in the preparation and presentation of the annual operating budget and estimates of expenditures
●Coordinate and attend meetings of the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) at school facilities; prepare work orders and prepare responses to noted deficiencies
●Use computer applications such as spreadsheet, word processing, calendar, email and database software in the performance of the job
●Responsible for the daily operation and coordination of the custodial maintenance and cleaning of school facilities and grounds in order to provide clean, safe, efficient, environmentally healthy, and structurally sound facilities.
●Ensure that all school facilities and equipment are well maintained and preventative maintenance plans are in place
●Serve as district Asbestos Manager
●Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of School Facilities and the Director of Business and Finance
●Maintain the strictest confidence concerning personnel, students and operational concerns of the district
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and proper government authority
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
●Serve as a role model for students and staff
●Respond to routine questions and requests with tact and diplomacy in a timely manner
●Interact in positive manner with staff, students and parents
Qualifications/Certificates:
●Bachelor’s degree Building Management, Management or other related discipline
●3 years successful supervisory experience preferred
●5 years’ successful maintenance experience
●Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Vernon Board of Education may find appropriate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
●Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
●Effective, active listening skills
●Ability to work effectively with others
●Organizational and problem solving skills
●Excellent public relations skills
Additional Working Conditions:
●Interaction among children
●Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
●Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
●Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
●Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
●Occasional need to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends
●Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
Equipment Operated:
Computer/LaptopPrinterScanner
Required TestingContinuing Educ./TrainingClearances
NoneFingerprint/Background
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set by the Vernon Board of Education
My signature below represents that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I undestand the requirements of my position.
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Facilities & Special Projects SupervisorPage 1 of 2Created 4.13.2016
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