CASBO Career Center

SUMMARY:  Under general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business, coordinates and supervises the construction of new facilities and the reconstruction and modernization of existing facilities; supervises the daily operations of the maintenance and grounds department; develops and supervises the Transportation department; responsible for the District’s maintenance, grounds, transportation, and custodial supplies budgets; and performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other related duties may be assigned.

 Facilities Construction 

• Coordinates and supervises the construction of new facilities and the reconstruction, modernization, and relocation of existing facilities.
• In coordination with Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Business, develops facilities master plan.
• Assists with the selection, coordination, monitoring, and supervision of services provided by architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, inspectors and other professional service agencies used in support of the facilities program.
• Consults with architects, technical consultants and contractors to develop projects, work plans, and cost estimates.
• Makes recommendations to insure project compliance with applicable federal, state, and local mandates governing environmental protection, hazards to buildings and building occupants, public safety, and access compliance.
• Researches and coordinates preparation of bids, contracts, purchase orders, and related documents.
• Prepares analyzes and reports on construction problems and keeps Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Business informed in a timely manner of construction project problems and issues.

Transportation

• Supervise and evaluate bus drivers and transportation staff; assign duties and participate in hiring and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with Education Code and DMV laws regarding pupil transportation.
• Oversee and evaluate bus routes, maintenance, and storage.
• Investigate and resolve complaints from staff and parents.
• Maintain transportation-related records, including accident reports and compliance documentation.

 Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial/General Operations

•  Supervises the daily operations of the maintenance and grounds department. Defines project work scopes, prioritizes and schedules work for the maintenance and grounds employees and supervises assignments as needed.
• Plan, organize, and supervise maintenance work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and repairs.
• Evaluates the performance of assigned maintenance, grounds, transportation and district custodial employees.
• Provides for regular inspection and evaluation of district facilities and prepares long and short-range plans for maintenance, repair, and site improvement projects.
• Coordinates district-wide compliance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Coordinates district-wide program for disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Directs and oversees energy efficiency programs including tracking of energy usage, implementation of energy efficient projects and working with agencies to secure funding sources.
• Responsible for District’s maintenance, grounds and custodial supply
• Reviews and approves billings prior to payments being issued.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Other Responsibilities

•  Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet
• Attends and participates in board meetings as required.
• Answers emergency calls at any time and takes appropriate actions to protect and preserve property.
• Interprets district policies to staff and outside contractors and enforces safety regulations.
• Plans for and coordinates in-service training for maintenance and grounds employees
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and custodial systems and procedures.
• Building construction and materials and applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to California school construction
• Preparation of cost estimates and specifications
• Local and state agencies and the applicable regulations.
• Applicable safety laws (OSHA, SDS) and environmental compliance.
• Safe driving and transportation laws (California Vehicle and Education Codes).

ABILITY TO:

• Read and interpret specifications, architectural drawings, diagrams, and schematics
• Prepare technical reports and specifications
• Coordinate and inspect construction and maintenance projects
• Analyze situations and develop appropriate recommendations for action
• Drive a vehicle in the course of performing duties
• Effectively serve as a liaison to contractors and vendors performing District services
• Accurately estimate cost of cleaning, maintenance, repair and construction of facilities
• Establish and maintain effective organizational relationships

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma; 5 years of related professional or management level experience in facilities planning, building construction, general maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field, including supervisory and management experience. Experience in school district construction preferable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before the public or employees of organization.  Ability to learn and interpret specific rules, laws, and policies and apply them to a variety of situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  Valid California Driver’s License.  A contractor’s license, HAZMAT certificate, pest control applicator certificate and AHERA accreditation in asbestos management is desirable.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, stand for extended periods, talk and hear.  The employee will be required to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  If lifting more than 75 pounds, a partner must be used.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.

Minimum Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent

- Valid California Driver’s License

- Contractor’s license

- HAZMAT Certificate

- Pest Control applicator certificate

- AHERA accreditation in asbestos management is desirable

- Supervisory or management experience

- 5 years of related professional or management level experience in facilities planning,      building construction, general maintenance, groundskeeping or a related field

- Experience in transportation desirable

- Experience in school district construction is desirable