Maintenance Team Lead [ESP3192]

Title: Maintenance V

Classification Title: Maintenance Team Lead

Calendar: B, Year Round

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 150 Step 1
Hours: 8/Day, 40/Week

Location: Support Service Center

General Purpose

Responsible for supervising the general maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and heavy equipment for the District. Duties include overseeing and coordinating special repair work, contracted construction projects and service contracts; assigning work to all maintenance trades employees and performing quality control; overseeing district safety and compliance; and managing school district surplus.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise all maintenance employees which include the following work trades, Safety and Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Painting, Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Irrigation Systems, Grounds, Snow Removal, Fire and Security, Heavy Equipment, Locksmith, Roofing, Vehicle Mechanic, Shipping and Receiving, High School Building Engineers, Delivery Driver, and Building Checkers.
• Assist with planning and preparing training and orientation for new maintenance team members.
• Determine materials to be used on projects.
• Estimate project costs and prepare budget recommendations.
• Assign and schedule work tasks to all trades listed above on the district work order program.
• Oversee the ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Inspect progress and quality of work on projects, and assure that necessary materials and equipment are available.
• Plan and prioritize work with each employee to ensure the needs of the district are being met.
• Meet quarterly with each employee to ensure they are keeping up with their assigned work, and performing at an acceptable level.
• Make decisions on projects, which include problem solving, and providing employee assistance or direction if needed.
• Coordinate equipment operation and construction work with other maintenance departments, school administrators, and custodial personnel.
• Assist in interviewing part time and full-time employment applicants.
• Resolve personnel problems and participate in corrective discipline of employees.
• Create and implement employee remediation plans if needed.
• Assist the Facilities and Operations Supervisor with yearly employee evaluations, which involves setting goals in their work area, and in professional development.
• Approve or deny time-off requests submitted by maintenance employees.
• Assist in planning our Facilities and Operations professional development for all maintenance and custodial employees.
• Coordinate with and supervise the work of outside contractors.
• Supervise contracted work including concrete repair, roofing, asphalt repair, asphalt maintenance, parking lot replacements, plumbing, flooring replacements, polished concrete, painting projects, playground equipment, heating and cooling equipment, sprinkler system installation, moving portable classrooms, electrical upgrades, walk in fridge and freezer installations, building remodels, dust control systems, window replacements, fire alarm system installation, security alarm systems installations, bleacher installation, and building demolition.
• Provide and ensure quality customer service from the maintenance department.
• Meet with administration, and custodial employees to ensure the maintenance work is completed to expectation.
• Work with district administration and staff on projects or building modifications to improve the learning environment for students.
• Oversee district compliance with Ogden City to ensure backflow assemblies are working properly to prevent water contamination.
• Assist Custodial specialist Supervisor to ensure compliance with Weber Morgan Health Department.
• Determine construction requirements and coordinate with the architect and/or contractor on construction projects.
• Determine what will be done on small construction or repair projects and supervise the work (roofing repairs, etc.).
• Direct snow removal in the district.
• Direct the maintenance of equipment inventories.
• Recommend items to be included in the Maintenance Department budget.
• Assist in preparing plans and bid specifications for projects.
• Educate faculty and staff on pest prevention in the schools to avoid the use of pesticides in our school buildings.
• Oversee proper practice with the IPM Manager when removing any pest from the schools, and creating the posting for each building when pesticides are used.
• Oversee and enforce the school district IPM Policy.
• Facilitate the Facilities and Operations Safety Committee.
• Assist with creating equipment policy and procedures.
• Review safety concerns at each school with the committee and come up with solutions to abate any hazards.
• Perform building inspections with the State Fire Marshal's office to ensure there are no life safety issues and if violations are present during inspections, work with District Administration to resolve the issue in a timely manner.
• Perform inspections with State Risk Management, to ensure the District is in compliance with OSHA, ADA, and life safety hazards.
• Work with the Safety and Compliance Specialist to provide employee Online Safety Training, Asbestos compliance, Lead compliance, and proper equipment training for employees.
• Work directly with Grounds Crew Lead and Custodial Supervisor to ensure the lawns are sprayed, fertilized, aerated, mowed and look professional for the community.
• Facilitate and schedule moving projects.
• Facilitate moving large heavy equipment such as food service equipment, large maintenance equipment and up to including contents of entire school buildings, if closing.
• Create auctions to sell surplus district furniture, equipment or vehicles.
• Answer questions and provide details with any concerns that the public may have purchasing on Public Surplus.
• On call at all times 24/7, to respond to after hour alarm calls, and maintenance emergencies.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of (10) years of related experience
• Valid Utah Driver’s License
• Knowledge and skills in construction and general maintenance work plus strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to read and understand Architectural drawings and job specifications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The job occasionally requires above average strength and/or stamina. Job duties may involve lifting and carrying of heavy materials/objects (50-100 pounds).
• Work is occasionally carried out in disagreeable conditions. Exposure to adverse working conditions, inclement weather, dirt/dust, noise or fumes, and/or exposure to possible accidents, health hazards or minor injuries produce an environment that involves adjusting to or accommodating these uncomfortable conditions.