What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Grounds Assistant Manager position at Zionsville Community Schools?
Zionsville Community Schools is seeking applicants for our Facilities and Grounds Assistant Manager. Review the job description and email Chris Kuonen with questions. CKuonen@zcs.k12.in.us
Essential Functions:
1. Plan, assign and review work activities of assigned facilities and grounds maintenance crews and personnel; train all maintenance personnel in proper techniques and procedures with use of tools, equipment and chemical applications.
2. Participate in initial and ongoing training of all maintenance personnel.
3. Organize and supervise all spraying, mowing, pruning; inspect work in progress and upon completion for quality, accuracy and timeliness.
4. Oversee operation of power equipment including that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
5. Assist in reviewing and assigning work order requests to maximize effectiveness and inspect all completed work.
6. Continue to develop the efficiency of the work process, ensuring that all items have timely follow up and closure.
7. Coordinate with HVAC Technician to ensure all related duties are executed in a timely and efficient manner.
8. Supervise crews and oversee skilled work in planting, fertilizing, and pruning, spraying and maintaining shrubs, trees and landscaped areas.
9. Exercise responsibility for maintaining ZCS facilities in a safe, secure, and operational condition which maximize their useful life and which and provides an optimal setting for learning.
10. Oversee operation of power equipment and tools including that all equipment is in safe operating condition.
11. Coordinate and participate in pesticide applications as well as communicating with appropriate personnel to ensure timely public pesticide notifications and communication.
12. Oversee snow removal operations, salt, pumice and other applications on district property.
13. Coordinate irrigation personnel in planning, installing and repairing automatic sprinkler systems.
14. Prepare any and all records related to personnel, time keeping, work orders, equipment operation, and site inspections as directed.
15. Coordinate grounds personnel schedules and manage all requested time off appropriately.
16. Supervise and assist with evaluating assigned personnel; provide feedback and progressive discipline as needed.
17. Assist with effective set-up and tear down of graduation and any ZCS events as needed.
18. Manage the outdoor beautification of grounds using existing staff and outside contractors to meet all needs of ZCS within budgetary limitations.
19. Serve on the ZCS team of emergency response to facility needs 24/7 to include the Morning Eyes Team throughout the school year.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Extensive knowledge of general grounds maintenance and landscaping. Must be safety oriented and have the ability to train and manage personnel in proper techniques and procedures. Must have ability to give clear instructions and guidance to all grounds maintenance personnel.
Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 3-5 years combined experience with grounds, maintenance and/or management preferred.
Certificate/License: Must possess valid Indiana driver’s license. Applicable insecticide/pesticide application license or certification desired.
