Building Manager Job Goshen area,Indiana USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

School Building And Grounds Maintenance

*** This position has an approximate start date of 10/5/26.***

JOB GOALS:
Responsible for the overall safe, efficient, and economical operation and maintenance of the school building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Provide direct supervision and training of all other custodial personnel, including the setting of schedules, other custodial work tasks, and the evaluation process of each employee under your supervision in cooperation with the Director of Buildings and Grounds and the Building Principal.

Perform or cause to be performed minor tasks related to the complete operation of the electrical, plumbing, temperature control and of the mechanical systems.

Perform or assign to other custodial personnel, all tasks related to the entire cleaning responsibilities necessary to assure a clean facility.

Perform or cause to be performed all outdoor projects such as some snow removal, mowing, trimming, grounds repairs, playground equipment repair and maintenance, and playground inspections.

Ensure that all equipment and facilities are kept in safe efficient operating condition.

Provide security and general condition checks of the building. Weekend security checks of all school buildings will be shared on a rotating basis with other head custodians.

Make arrangements for the preparation of the facilities for public functions or for approved rental use and arrange for a custodial employee to be present during such use.

Complete other tasks as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Order all custodial and basic maintenance supplies subject to the approval of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other custodial personnel assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

As a minimum – high school diploma or GED; maintenance or custodial experience; knowledge and basic skills in the area of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, cooling and general maintenance procedures. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders. Must have management and organizational abilities; good judgment, concern for orderliness and detail. A pleasant personality is a must, ability to work with people;

good work habits; positive attitude, loyalty and well-kept appearance. Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-hire employment physical. Must also be able to ascend heights up to 35 feet for duties such as changing light bulbs and cleaning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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. All applicants must pay for and pass a background check.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid state driver's license – operator permit.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information.

MATHEMATICAL SKILL:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and…