Director of Maintenance

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the physical plant and the maintenance and care of the grounds. Supervises custodial staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identifies current and future maintenance requirements of school and district offices by coordinating with administrators, local/state/federal staff, tradesmen, technicians, vendors, and other persons in a position to understand maintenance requirements.
2. Identifies requirements for an annual maintenance budget, preparing recommendations for capital and renovation expenditures, scheduling expenditures, coordinating projects with the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer, and anticipating long-term issues.
3. Supports educational environmental development and improvements by reviewing new products, equipment, and systems.
4. Designs, implements, and modifies preventative maintenance programs.
5. Protects staff, students, and visitors by maintaining a safe educational environment.
6. Assures the training and annual evaluation of custodial staff.
7. Complies with federal, state, and legal requirements and district policies by studying policies and existing and new legislation, by ensuring adherence to requirements, and by advising administration on needed actions.
8. Provides general and preventative maintenance to the school system’s physical plant, HVAC, and grounds.
9. Assures that the boiler is in good operating condition before the winter heating season and operates the boiler to assure there is adequate heat in the building.
10. Reports to the Superintendent any repairs that are needed to the physical plant, boiler, or grounds that are beyond the capabilities of the staff.
11. Schedules and supervises all work of the custodial staff.
12. Orders all maintenance supplies for the school following approved purchasing procedures.
13. Works evenings and weekends as needed during emergencies, inclement weather events, and peak times to ensure that any facility and grounds needs are reported to the Superintendent and that approved work is scheduled and completed to provide a safe working and learning environment.
14. Daily walk the entirety of the property and physically evaluate all spaces of the facility.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in the operation and maintenance of a boiler.
2. Experience in and ability to perform and/or oversee general maintenance and repair work including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks.
3. Experience in cleaning.
4. Experience in supervision.
5. Ability to follow district policies and procedures.
6. Valid Kentucky driver’s license
7. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
8. Clear criminal background check (upon offer of employment)
9. Minimum of three (3) references.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. HVAC Certification and Licensure
2. Electrician Certification and Licensure
3. Plumbing Certification and Licensure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.
2. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
3. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
4. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
5. Work is performed while standing, sitting, and/or walking.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

CONTRACT YEAR/DAY

260 Contract Days

8 Hours per Day

SALARY

Classified Salary Schedule - Grade II

Step - To be Determined by Experience

START DATE

July 1, 2025 - However, start date can be negoitable to accommodate training of new Director of Maintenance.