Position Type: Maintenance/CustodialDate Posted: 9/25/2024Location: Longview Independent School DistrictPrimary Purpose: Supervises all maintenance personnel and daily maintenance operations to ensure district buildings and grounds are safe, neat, and attractive Qualifications: Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance Ability to read and interpret blueprints and landscape plans Ability to operate heavy equipment, including backhoe and trencher Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools Ability to direct and supervise personnel and coordinate grounds operations Maintain State Certified Pool Operator's license (CPO) Experience: 3-5 years' experience in supervision of maintenance personnel and maintenanceoperations; must have experience in overseeing and directing the work and performanceof maintenance and grounds personnel in all facets of maintenance service functions Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1.Develops and maintains positive staff morale with the maintenance department 2.Is effective in communicating with staff, community, media and boar 3.Ensures that effective communication techniques are used by the maintenance and groundsdepartment (with each other, with campus administration, etc.) 4.Cooperatively develops long and short range objectives and goals for the maintenance operationsof the school district 5. Demonstrates openness to maintenance and District staff and a willingness to improve maintenance and grounds effectiveness Personnel Management 6. Ensures that maintenance operations and grounds are supportive of the instructional goals and objectives of the District 7. Supervises all maintenance and grounds personnel 8. 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 for the department 9. Is effective in the development of all staff members 10. Delegates duties, responsibilities, and functions effectively 11. Makes recommendations to the Director of Operations for selection and employment of maintenance and grounds personnel 12. Is effective in providing leadership and management for the maintenance and grounds staff 13. Ensures that all facilities are kept in good repair and provide a safe and conducive learning environment for all students 14. Assists the Director of Operations in initiating a program which will insure proper care and maintenance of all school equipment and properties 15. Assist in planning and implementing an annual budget for maintenance and operation of the school plant 16. Works with established purchasing policies of the District to requisition maintenance supplies and equipment for the maintenance program 17. Make recommendations to the Director of Operations concerning improvements in the overall operation and management of the school plant 18. Supervises the maintenance and use of all school plant maintenance equipment and vehicles 19. Is responsible for all maintenance vehicles meeting safety standards as prescribes by state laws and regulations 20. Makes periodic reports to the Director of Operations concerning the conditions of the school plant and its properties 21. Cooperates in supervising the LISD energy management program; makes assignments of maintenance staff in such a manner that energy management responsibilities are shared and that those responsible work as a team to minimize energy consumption 22. Reports to the Director of Operations any emergency and/or hazardous conditions relating to asbestos and other toxic substance and makes recommendations to address the problem 23. Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations and/or the Superintendent of Schools 24. Conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards 25. Seeks, accepts and responds to evaluative feedback to improve performance 26. Takes the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment 27. Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible; is a role model for all district staff 28. Assign priority to work orders and process them, including tracking of labor and material use 29. Interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches to carry out landscape designs 30. Establish care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, pruning, etc. 31. Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs, including the building and repair of fences and gates 32. Install, test, adjust, program, and repair sprinkler systems at campus locations 33. Oversee daily activities of athletic grounds crew and campus grounds crew 34. Work with outside pest control contractors to ensure IPM principals are followed 35. Keep up with any changes in pest control laws and regulations 36. Oversee set up of athletic facilities for rentals and regular scheduled school functions 37. Maintain swimming pool at Aquatic Center 38. Coordinate the storage and use of all grounds equipment, tools, and supplies 39. Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance and repair procedures for grounds equipment and tools 40. Order equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records 41. Recommend replacement of existing equipment 42. Conduct annual inventory of physical equipment and supplies 43. Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed 44. Assist in preparation of department budget 45. Assist in recruiting, screening, training, and evaluation of grounds employees 46. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism) 47. Comply with district policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations 48. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business 49. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting) 50. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance 51. Other duties as assignedAttachment(s):
- Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds.pdf