SY Director, Maintenance Trades

Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all district wide skilled trades, including mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, roofing, carpentry, flooring, hardware, and building envelope systems. This role is responsible for supervising Trade Supervisors, ensuring the consistent execution of maintenance strategies, and delivering high-quality, timely, and safe services across all district facilities. Serving as the critical link between strategic direction and field execution, the Director ensures preventive maintenance, repairs, and system improvements are completed efficiently, in alignment with district standards, and in support of uninterrupted school operations.

Sr. Director of Maintenance Trades

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• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, OR a related field; or a high school diploma and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance or trades operations
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage operations effectively.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience, with demonstrated success managing teams and operations
• Proven experience working across multiple trade disciplines (i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance or trades operations
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage operations effectively.
  
  Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience, with demonstrated success managing teams and operations
• Proven experience working across multiple trade disciplines (i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)

• Must maintain valid drivers' license and reliable personal transportation.
• Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Support Certificate.

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Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Directly supervises Trade Supervisors across multiple disciplines, including Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Carpentry, Flooring, and Hardware
• Oversees coordination, scheduling, and execution of associated trades
• Optimizes workload distribution and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and responsiveness
• Champions quality control and continuous improvement across all trades functions

• Leads daily maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Ensures timely response to work orders, service requests, and emergency issues impacting school and site operations
• Establishes clear performance expectations and accountability measures for all trade teams

• Ensures consistency in workmanship, materials, and repair practices across all trades
• Conducts routine field inspections to verify quality, safety, and compliance with district standards
• Implements best practices to improve reliability and longevity of building systems

• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management for Trade Supervisors
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and retention of skilled trades personnel
• Identifies training needs and ensures staff are properly trained and certified

• Ensures adherence to all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and district policies
• Promotes a proactive culture of safety across all trades and job sites
• Supports compliance efforts related to inspections, audits, and risk…