Director for Maintenance & Grounds

Job Title: Director of Maintenance and Grounds Services

Reports to: Executive Director for Operational Services

Dept.: Operational Services

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Scale: AP4

Calendar: 240

Primary Purpose:

To assist the Executive Director of Operational Services in short and long-range planning of district facility maintenance/ground and works. Lead team of employees in successfully maintaining the district's facilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Clear and valid Texas driver's license
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Field Certification in either HVACR, Master Plumber, Master Electrician, Certified Energy Manager, or Facility Management preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five years experience in public schools or comparable experience

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic computer software programs
• Knowledge of school plant maintenance and custodial operations
• Ability to conduct on-site inspection of district facilities
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensures that support service operations are supportive of instructional goals and objectives of the district and the attainment of Campus Performance Objectives (Academic Excellence Indicators).
• Develops and maintains positive staff morale with support service departments.
• Demonstrates effective communication with staff, community, and Board of Trustees.
• Ensures that support service staff uses effective communication techniques.
• Develops long and short-range objectives and goals for the support service of the school district.
• Focuses the business/facility operations of the school towards accomplishing the district's mission and attaining stated goals and objectives.
• Assists with planning and conducting needs assessments of the district.
• Promotes a positive image that supports the mission of the school district.
• Works with other personnel in, staffing needs, building and facilities' needs and usage, energy needs, capital equipment needs, and other items for district and individual school improvement.
• Has high expectations and high regard for staff supervised and communicates this perspective to subordinates and others.
• Defines job performance expectations of subordinate staff, evaluates job performance, conducts conferences, and develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation of the department.
• Maintains a professional growth and development program for staff.
• Provides leadership in management for: maintenance, custodial and grounds
• Develops and implements cost effective practices throughout the district.
• Assists the superintendent in overseeing the purchase or sale of school properties.
• Understands and communicates environmental issues dealing with asbestos, lead, and Texas Hazard Communications Act record keeping.
• Uses information provided through assessment instruments and the district appraisal process to improve performance.
• Seeks, accepts and responds to evaluative feedback from line supervisors, utilizing this data to improve performance.
• Takes the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
• Actively seeks out professional development activities designed to improve performance in identified areas of need.
• Actively participates in professional organizations; takes the initiative to provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession.
• Conducts oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
• Articulates to the general public the school district's mission and goals and the way(s) in which business operations support these directions.
• Is involved in community activities that foster rapport and mutual respect between the district and the larger community.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel. Work must be performed on site.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.