Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

About the Employer

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining the assigned district's building(s) in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program. The head custodian is responsible for providing the necessary leadership to keep assigned buildings and grounds clean, safe, functional and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established district policies and standards.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work will be performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities as well.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required

Work Closely with Team

• Assure proper distribution of workload to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Coordinates with the building custodial team so that regular and special assignments are completed

Communication Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken English language
• Ability to accept and learn new processes or techniques

Leadership Responsibilities

• Take instructions from principal/custodial supervisor verbally or in writing
• Responsible for preparation and service necessary for events and activities
• Assigns and schedules regular and extra duty times for the custodians in accordance with established procedures

Maintenance and Inventory

• Maintains inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment
• Maintains building and grounds security by opening/closing the building each school day and during special events, as directed

Physical Demands

• Perform and/or direct yard chores such as grass cutting, tree trimming, shovel snow, and salt walks as needed, and waste removal to maintain the school grounds in a safe, clean, and attractive condition
• Be on call as needed for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring, overtime, or special needs falling outside of the normal working hours

Training Responsibilities

• Responsible for the training of all new personnel in accordance with established procedures
• Responsible for the general repair and maintenance of educational equipment, heating-ventilation units, lighting, plumbing, and other school equipment.

Preventative Maintenance

• Responsible to maintain an established preventative maintenance program to include associated records
• Responsible to identify and schedule work to be performed during summer and other school breaks

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
• The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders.
• The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

Evaluation and Terms of Employment

In accordance with the custodial and food service agreement. Salary per the master agreement between Forest Hills Board of Education and Forest Hills Custodial and Food Service Association. The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.