Facilities Manager

Description: Facilities Manager for Orono High School and Activities Center

Location: Orono High School and Activities Center

Job Summary:

• Oversee scheduling of High School and Activities Center custodians. Develop and directly communicate assignments and daily routines to the custodial staff assigned to the facilities.
• Supervise and conduct performance evaluations of custodial staff assigned to the facilities.
• Submit position postings for vacancies and coordinate hiring according to District processes.
• Resolve first-level grievances as directed by the Coordinator of Facilities and Safety, according to the Custodial Master Agreement.
• Manage inter-District staff transfers in coordination with the Facilities Supervisor at Orono High School/Activities Center and the Coordinator of Facilities and Safety.
• Coordinate event set-up and take-down schedules with the High School Principal, Activities Director and Community Education.
• Ensure that proper maintenance of the physical facilities and equipment is maintained.
• Inspect and monitor systems for proper and efficient operation (e.g. heating, cooling, ventilation, furnishings, doors, Pool, playgrounds, elevator, etc.)
• Develop standards for cleaning and monitor routine and project cleaning.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Oversee training of new and substitute custodians.
• Routinely monitor work of custodians to make sure district standards are met.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.
• Anticipates potential obstacles to service delivery and develops strategies to overcome.

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of supervisory experience, preferably supervising in an education institution.
• Must hold or obtain, within 25 months, a State of Minnesota 1st Class Boilers License.
• Must hold or obtain, prior to completion of the probationary period a Certified Pool Operators License.
• Additional related certifications and/or licenses are a plus.
• Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful and prudent decisions on a variety of facilities and personnel issues.
• Demonstrated ability to combine a strong mechanical aptitude with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations of staff and to maintain high standards for service.
• Must possess working knowledge of the operation of school heating, electrical and fire alarm systems.
• Computer skills for operation of energy management system, building automation systems, email, and work order system, as well as performance appraisals.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule based on building needs.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and issues that arise on evening and weekends.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for 80% of work time, including twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, and/or climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (e.g. dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces.)

Base Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm, but may vary based on building needs

Bargaining Group and Level: Unaffiliated, Individual Contract


Reports to: Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

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