Maintenance and Operations Manager at Chico Unified School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEFINITION
Under the general direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations, supervises and coordinates the Maintenance and Operations functions of the District. Supervises maintenance and operations staff, determines work order priorities. Monitors systems and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Responsible for inspections and safety procedures. Provides recommendations to the Director for process improvement and problem resolution. Areas of responsibility may include, custodial, grounds, and/or other maintenance and operations functions.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supervises, coordinates, and prioritizes, the day-to-day functions of the Maintenance/Operations Department as assigned, such as maintenance, custodial, and grounds.
- Responsible for selecting, training, and evaluating the performance of custodial and/or maintenance staff, providing work direction and guidance to assigned employees.
- Supports compliance with state and federal regulations as well as District policy and procedure.
- Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications and coaching.
- Identify internal conflicts and resolve following district protocols.
- Evaluates school facilities and office buildings and ensures proper repair and cleaning standards are met.
- Implement preventative maintenance plan included but not limited to painting, HVAC filter replacement, roof cleaning and repair, tree maintenance, carpet cleaning and other services as required.
- Implements work methods, procedures, and equipment repair and replacement to increase efficiency and ensure adherence to a cost effective utilization of personnel and equipment.
- Responsible to arrange substitutes for the Maintenance and Operations Department.
- Supervises and maintains a variety of records pertaining to the maintenance and operation of the District
- Travel within and outside District to confer with and advise site administrators and District personnel regarding maintenance and operations services.
- Supports the Director in budget planning process and in the development, implementation and maintenance of expenditure control procedures.
- Responsible for department budget.
- Responsible to meet with District and site personnel regarding facility cleanliness, maintenance, and repair and serves as a liaison to vendors and contractors providing service to the District.
- Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short and long- range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
- Drives a service vehicle to and from work sites.
- Performs related work as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of maintaining and cleaning school facilities including personnel management and budgetary practices.
- Principles, methods, trends, procedures, and techniques of a comprehensive maintenance/operations program.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution.
- MS Office and electronic work order systems at an intermediate level.
- Equipment, materials, and supplies commonly utilized in the cleaning and maintenance of school facilities, grounds, offices, and equipment.
- Principles of safe working methods and procedures
- Methods, materials, tools, and terminology used in the building trades.
- Supervision and evaluation techniques.
Skill in:
- Interpersonal relationships and District-wide communication.
- Employee development and performance management.
- Use of technology and related software applications.
- Problem analysis and resolution.
Ability to:
- Evaluate specifications of work rules, procedures, and schedules and to maximize efficiency.
- Supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Lead people and get results through others.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term planning to accomplish goals.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
- Strategize the implementation of new legislation as it relates to the Maintenance/Operations Department.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing, maintenance and operation information, policies and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer.
- Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education
- Specialized training or course work in the field of maintenance, custodial, or grounds is preferred.
Experience
- 5 years of progressively responsible technical experience in maintenance, custodial, or grounds services.
- 3-5 years supervisory experience in a related field.
License or Certificate:
- Obtain and maintain valid Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certification.
- Obtain and maintain valid California Driver's License.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following skills and work environment:
- This type of work requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
- Ability to sit at a desk, conference table, or in meeting rooms of various configurations for extended periods of time.
- Facility to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.
- Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
- Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.
- Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and addressing groups.
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Exposure to cold, heat, wet, humidity, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps.
Revised 2/2003, 05/2004, 8/2018
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering, or related field. 5 years of progressively responsible technical experience in building/construction work, and 3-5 years supervisory experience in a related field. Obtain and maintain the following licenses/certificates: valid California Driver’s license, Management Planner, Inspector, and Contract Supervisor Certifications for asbestos, under AHERA regulations, lead Construction Supervisor/Project Monitor Certification, valid Department of Health Services Water Distribution Operations certifications, and Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certification.
A cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of reference must be submitted with the application. A copy of a valid California driver's license must be provided upon hire. Successful candidates must be insurable by the District's liability carrier.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering, or related field. 5 years of progressively responsible technical experience in building/construction work, and 3-5 years supervisory experience in a related field. Obtain and maintain the following licenses/certificates: valid California Driver’s license, Management Planner, Inspector, and Contract Supervisor Certifications for asbestos, under AHERA regulations, lead Construction Supervisor/Project Monitor Certification, valid Department of Health Services Water Distribution Operations certifications, and Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator Certification.
A cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of reference must be submitted with the application. A copy of a valid California driver's license must be provided upon hire. Successful candidates must be insurable by the District's liability carrier.
Comments and Other Information
Please read the job announcement and job description prior to completing your application. Applications must be received in the Classified Human Resources office by the closing date.
The top candidates will be invited to continue the exam process. The District will determine the top candidates based solely on the information submitted on the application.
KEEP THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! If you have not received mailed notification for any part of the exam by the day prior to the date announced, call the Classified Human Resources Office at (530) 891-3000, extension 125.
Comments and Other Information
Please read the job announcement and job description prior to completing your application. Applications must be received in the Classified Human Resources office by the closing date.
The top candidates will be invited to continue the exam process. The District will determine the top candidates based solely on the information submitted on the application.
KEEP THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! If you have not received mailed notification for any part of the exam by the day prior to the date announced, call the Classified Human Resources Office at (530) 891-3000, extension 125.
Application Deadline
8/26/2018 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/17/2018
Contact
Whitney Stewart
530-891-3000 20125
530-891-3000 20125
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Annual Salary Range: $65,269-$101,251 + Master's Degree Stipend
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Oral Exam:
Monday, September 10, 2018 (during the day)