Director of Buildings & Grounds

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance and Facilities CLASSIFICATION: Act 93 STATUS: Exempt JOB SUMMARY: This Act 93 position will oversee the maintenance of school buildings and grounds to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. The position provides oversight and direction of employees as well as performance of maintenance tasks and works closely with the Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Buildings and Grounds, head custodians and administration. Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent. 2. Experience in building and grounds operations. 3. Desire to continue career improvement. 4. Familiarity with computers and software programs, i.e. email, work order software, Microsoft Office products. 5. Ability to read chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS). 6. Ability to initiate and complete work orders. 7. Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the district's insurance carrier when driving a district vehicle. Essential Functions: 1. Provide direction and oversight of personnel in order to utilize human resources efficiently. Monitor both quality and quantity of supervised employees. 2. Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. 3. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines. 4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. 5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 6. Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: 1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing. 2. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 3. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching. 4. Requires climbing and balancing. 5. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round. 6. Must work in noisy and crowded environments. 7. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors. 8. Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle. 9. Must be able to work in high places. General Responsibilities: 1. Assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition. 2. Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds. 3. Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects. 4. Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with: a. electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. b. exterior and interior of buildings. c. school grounds. 5. Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings. 6. Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools. 7. Create with or assist in the creation and implementation of budgets, projects, initiatives. Manage outside vendors, coordinate work and materials deliveries, ensure quality and compliance standards. 8. Observe district policies at all times. 9. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. 10. Other duties as assigned by administration.