Campus Operations Supervisor

Campus Operations Supervisor

The Campus Operations Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for multiple school sites within an assigned area/zone, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and supportive of teaching and learning. The role supervises maintenance/trades staff, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety), manages contractors, and partners closely with principals and Custodial Services to deliver consistent service standards across campuses using the District's CMMS/work-order processes.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Area maintenance leadership & staffing:
  Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance/trades technicians across assigned schools; coordinate substitutes/float support within maintenance; conduct performance feedback and evaluations; coach for high standards of customer service and equity.
• Preventive & corrective maintenance:
  Manage PM schedules and work orders for building envelopes, interiors, finishes, and systems; troubleshooting issues; assign work to in-house trades and vendors; verify quality and closeout.
• Systems & life-safety compliance:
  Oversee inspections and timely repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems; maintain documentation to meet codes, policies, and audit requirements.
• Grounds & exterior areas:
  Coordinate grounds care, snow/ice response, sidewalks, parking lots, stormwater features, and athletic/exterior areas for safety, appearance, and function.
• Contractor coordination:
  Obtain quotes; scope and schedule vendor work; oversee on-site performance; verify invoices against deliverables; support small projects and minor renovations in occupied buildings.
• Budget & inventory:
  Assist with budgeting; control maintenance parts, tools, and equipment; ensure assets and consumables are tracked and safeguarded.
• Data & CMMS:
  Use the District's work-order system to prioritize, assign, and track work; analyze KPIs (e.g., response time, PM completion, work backlog, repeat calls) to drive continuous improvement and transparency.
• Stakeholder communication:
  Serve as primary facilities/maintenance point-of-contact for assigned principals; communicate schedules, impacts, and status updates; coordinate event setups/returns in collaboration with Custodial Services.
• Custodial coordination (no supervision):
  Conduct joint campus readiness walk-throughs with Custodial leadership; align maintenance tasks with cleaning schedules; coordinate access, safety, and event logistics so instructional spaces meet District standards.
• Safety & emergency response:
  Enforce safety practices; lead incident response for facilities issues; participate in after-hours/on-call rotation.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

District Expectations:

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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Reporting Relationships:

Reports To:

Director of Facilities & Construction

Supervises:
Maintenance/trades technicians assigned to area/zone; contractors and vendors while on site.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance experience, including two (2) years in a lead/supervisory role over maintenance/trades staff.
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), building trades, life-safety codes, and workplace safety practices.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work-order platforms and basic office software.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple sites and priorities.
• Valid Missouri driver's license; ability to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Custodial Services to align maintenance work with cleaning/operations plans.

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications such as CEFP, CFM, OSHA-10/30, EPA 608, CPSI; familiarity with building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience supervising public-sector maintenance/trades in K-12, higher-ed, healthcare, or similar multi-site environments.

Ideal:

• Multi-site ("area/zone") leadership experience in a public school district with demonstrated improvements in PM completion, work-order response, and stakeholder satisfaction.

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…