DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position exists in a school district and involves the responsibility for planning, scheduling, supervising, participating in, and inspecting the work of departmental employees engaged in the operations, maintenance, repair, and safeguarding of the facility. Responsibilities also include working closely with the Director of Facilities II on building and equipment renovations and capital improvement projects. The work includes performing computation and inspection tasks associated with a variety of facilities projects. The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Facilities II with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of work. The incumbent exercises technical supervision over a variety of staff assigned to a specific project. The incumbent performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Supervises the work of maintenance, housekeeping, cleaning, and grounds keeping staff;
- Maintains an environment that is sanitary, safe, secure and attractive;
- Assists in the maintenance and operation of building control and emergency management systems;
- Performs a variety of safety inspections-Building Code and fire drills/inspections;
- Plans, organizes, and controls facility maintenance and housekeeping operations;
- Involved in environmental rounds to ensure the facility’s operational standards are satisfactory;
- Assists in reviewing , evaluating, updating, and training staff on policies and procedures;
- Prepares and maintains a variety of related reports and records;
- Assists the Administrator or Director in the preparation of operating budgets and requisitions for maintenance and cleaning equipment and supplies;
- Assists the Director of Facilities in the preparation and renovation of plans, specifications and designs of facilities engineering projects including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for the district;
- Assists in inspecting the work of private contractors whose services have been acquired for the performance of the construction portion of the district physical plant projects;
- Participates in field surveys, inspections and data collection for the purpose of collecting information to serve as a basis for the preparation of estimates, plans and specifications for district physical plant projects;
- Remains on call for maintenance emergencies;
- Ensures removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and roadways;
- Performs a variety of related tasks as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of school district maintenance and cleaning practices, tool and equipment usage, terminology, and safety precautions; Good knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of mechanical, electrical and construction technology; ability to efficiently and safely use tools and operate equipment related to buildings and grounds maintenance and repair; ability to understand, interpret and follow instructions, plans, diagrams, specifications and blueprints, working knowledge of construction specifications and their application to public works construction; Ability to carry out technical oral and written instructions; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; mechanical aptitude.
- Possession of an Associate’s degree* in Construction, Mechanical, or Electrical Technology or a related field and two (2) years of maintenance experience in a
school district; OR
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience as defined by the limits of (A) above; OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and certificates appropriate to the vehicles, equipment and/or machinery operated at time of appointment or during the course of employment consistent with the needs of the school district.
NOTE: *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.