SWBV0276150-0000
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2023-07-13T00:00:00
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Exercises administrative direction and supervision over the operations and personnel involved in the facilities department and where applicable, the transportation department of a school district.Develops policies and procedures to ensure the preventive maintenance program is carried out to ensure buildings, grounds and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition.Directs, assigns, trains and evaluates the work of subordinate supervisors and personnel.Creates and maintains records and reports relative to operations and the programs supervised.Ensures that inspections and reports are completed for federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with codes, rules and regulations.Assists the Superintendent and School Board in the formulation of policies related to buildings and ground maintenance, and where applicable, fleet maintenance.Discusses capital projects, maintenance, repair and operational needs with school administrator(s).Works with construction managers, architects and/or engineers to develop, implement and complete capital improvement projects and other long-term plans.Ensures that preventive maintenance is performed and meets regularly with subordinates to discuss repairs on equipment, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems.Ensures that custodial, maintenance and if applicable, transportation employees receive necessary in-service training.Reviews the School District’s expenditures from the prior year and assists the Superintendent with the budget process by forecasting and planning for the upcoming budget.Approves purchase requests of cleaning supplies, fuel and parts for equipment and buildings.Inspects painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical maintenance and construction work performed by private contractors, custodial, or maintenance employees to ensure work is in compliance with contract specifications, as well as, applicable codes and regulations.Ensures that inspections are performed and tests of security systems, safety lighting, fire extinguishers, fire alarm system, doors, and eyewash stations are completed to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.Recommends staffing to administrators and is also responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining departmental personnel.Establishes and/or enforces policies and procedures regarding work schedules, vacation, personal and sick leave requests and ensures employees have adequate leave accruals.Responds to inquiries from employees, school district administrators and the public regarding school district buildings and grounds activities.Attends monthly School Board meetings and other committee meetings, as required, to address issues specific to the buildings and grounds department and where applicable, the transportation department.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations governing school buildings and grounds administration.Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures and security in the workplace and public buildings.Knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices and procedures.Knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with buildings and grounds maintenance and repair work.Ability to plan, direct, and supervise a program of buildings and grounds maintenance.Ability to organize, prepare, and maintain accurate records and files.Ability to inspect the work of buildings, tradespersons and contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications, as well as, applicable codes and regulations.Ability to understand, interpret, and follow instructions, plans diagrams, specifications and blueprints. QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from high school or possession of a high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one of the following:(A) A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture and three years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, or building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; or(B)An Associate’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architecture or Architectural Technology and five years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees*; or(C) Seven years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work, or construction management, one year of which must have involved the supervision of employees.Priority given to candidates who are currently on a Civil Service Eligibility List for this title.Candidates must have taken or be eligible to take the Civil Service Exam for this title.
Facilities
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Lower Hudson Valley
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