Director of Maintenance Services

QUALIFICATIONS:   

1. High school graduate
2. Successful management and supervisory experience in maintenance and custodial areas
3. Demonstrated knowledge in basic technological areas such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for all assigned responsibilities
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

 
REPORTS TO:  SUPERINTENDENT
 
SUPERVISES:  All custodial and maintenance personnel
 
JOB GOAL:  To maintain the physical school facilities and accompanying grounds in a condition of excellence, safety, cleanliness and aesthetic attractiveness, so that full educational use of the facilities may be made at all times
                                   
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Examines all school buildings and grounds on a regular basis for needed repairs and maintenance.
2. Establishes and recommends priorities on repair projects.
3. Performs the duties of Asbestos Program Coordinator.
4. Serves as the District Safety Coordinator.
5. Assigns and supervises personnel for maintenance work such as replacing worn or defective wiring, switches, faucets, and plumbing fixtures and repair of any maintenance related materials and equipment.
6. Develops a system for dealing with emergency repair problems with efficiency.
7. Orders materials as needed and makes recommendations for purchase of supplies and equipment.
8. Consults with building principals regarding the establishment of regular preventive maintenance programs.
9. Recruits, trains, and supervises all maintenance and custodial personnel and makes recommendations for their employment, transfer, promotion and release.
10. Writes bid specifications and provides advice on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services.
11. Establishes and administers schedules and procedures for the regular custodial care of all district school and office facilities.
12. Establishes and supervises summer work crews.
13. Maintains an accurate account of all industrial supplies and an updated inventory of maintenance and custodial equipment.
14. Coordinates vacation schedules for all department personnel.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Twelve-month position.  Salary to be established by the board of education.
 
EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the boards policy on evaluation of support services personnel.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

 

• Knowledge in basic technological areas such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and carpentry
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong public relations skills
• Successful management and supervisory experience

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

 

 
Explanation:

 

1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.       
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs. 
3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking. 
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking. 
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy*objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, orpush heavy* objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, orpush heavy* objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or pushheavy* objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move,lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle. 
11. Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required. 
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR. 

         *Heavy means not over 50 pounds.

Benefits Information

Salary Information

Employer Information

 

The Newton Public Schools offer a wide array of programs in a hometown environment that is often not found in large metropolitan areas. USD 373 serves approximately 3,200 students including Newton, North Newton, Walton and surrounding rural areas. The teacher/pupil ratio is 1/10. Salary for first year teachers is $40,250. The mission of USD 373 is to prepare its students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world. In addition to regular classes, Newton students have access to vocational and technical programs that are ranked among the top in the state. Schools in the district include:

1 - Early Childhood

5 - Elementary

1- 5th/6th Center

1 - Middle School

1 - High School

Professional development for teachers and staff is a high priority for the district with 100% of teachers designated "highly qualified" as defined by the Kansas Department of Education.