Elementary Building Operations Supervisor - 0.5 Hening ES / 0.5 Hopkins ES

About the role

This position manages and coordinates the daily operations of assigned Facility Services staff to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations. It involves interpreting policy, developing and implementing policies and goals that impact daily repair and maintenance operations of school facilities.

Responsibilities

• Calls attention to major maintenance needs through the work order management system.
• Confirms work has been effectively completed.
• Aids the principal and facilities trade's workers in prioritizing work for the building.
• Checks roof drains and inspects the roof for any damage or needed repairs.
• Changes HVAC filters.
• Investigates and controls insects and other pests in buildings throughout the school system.
• Maintains adequate furniture levels and oversees and coordinates furniture replacement with Maintenance Services.
• Verifies proper operation of security systems, including alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishable materials as well as the scheduled maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of individual facilities.
• Maintains required materials and orders parts, tools, and materials required to complete necessary work.
• Responds to all first line and emergency maintenance repair calls and all after hours building issues and reports to the principal.
• Serves as the point of contact for all information regarding repairs, maintenance, custodial or other building and grounds issues.
• Supervises custodian day porters to include: performance review, time and attendance, disciplinary actions, scheduling, etc.
• Conducts daily audits and reporting of custodial or any other contractor work that may occur at the physical plant or on the grounds.
• Reports any nonconformities and takes ownership for ensuring problems are corrected in a timely manner.
• Serves as a critical member of the Principal’s management team and provides feedback and training to staff as required to ensure compliance to Environmental and Safety and Health procedures that have been provided by the supporting departments.
• Participates in snow and ice removal.
• Provides back up to custodian day porters assigned to buildings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge in general building trades to include basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Working knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleaning standards.
• Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of various types of trade equipment and tools.
• Demonstrated ability in the general repair and maintenance from a small to moderately large sized building.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and efficiently with various types of equipment and tools; to maintain and service equipment and to prioritize work and to investigate, identify and to correct general maintenance and repair problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work, communicate effectively and to interact with co-workers in a collegial manner to accomplish common tasks.
• Requires the ability to train and direct the work of others.
• Requires the ability to use standard English to: read, communicate, understand and follow written instructions; write simple sentences, and comprehend labeling on products.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the assigned building.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must meet the requirements to secure and maintain a Pesticide Application Certification through the Va. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 3 months of hire.
• Valid VA Driver’s License. This position requires the incumbent to drive.
• In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.