Maintenance and Transportation Director

Job Title: Director of Maintenance

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*

Reports to:

Date Revised:

Dept./School: Maintenance

Direct and manage district's maintenance and custodial operations. Maintain physical school plant in excellent operating condition so that full educational use may be made at all times. Provide a physical environment that is functional, safe, clean, and attractive.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, and custodial operations
• Ability to conduct on-site inspection of district facilities
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 2 years supervisory experience in maintenance operations
• 2 years experience in maintaining a large plant or building

Building Maintenance and Repair

• Ensure district facilities are functional, safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Develop and maintain written departmental procedures for maintenance, repair, and operations of all district buildings and equipment. Ensure work orders are processed and executed in a timely manner.
• Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to purchasing department for bids.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure compliance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including timekeeping records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and purchase replacement equipment when necessary.
• Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting department.

Personnel Management

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise maintenance department job descriptions.

Safety

• Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and district requirements and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition.

Other

• Participate in development of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of skilled craftsmen, lead custodians, grounds supervisors, and support staff assigned to maintenance department.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Job Title: Director of Transportation

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*

Reports to:

Date Revised:

Dept./School: Transportation

Direct and manage district's transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

• Bachelor's degree
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

• Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation…