Building Manager/Chief

Bremen High School District 228•Oak Forest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bremen Community High School District 228 is hiring a Building Manager/Chief at Oak Forest High School. The position reports to the Facilities Manager and is responsible for maintaining the building and grounds, overseeing custodial and maintenance operations, and helping ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for students, staff, parents, and community members. The role also supports positive public relations, confidentiality, and leadership in its assigned areas. The Building Manager/Chief oversees building and grounds maintenance, preventive maintenance, work orders, supplies and equipment, contract services, energy management, pool operations, and facility inventory. The position coordinates capital improvement and construction projects with the Facilities Manager, administers safety and risk-management activities, and supervises, evaluates, trains, and coordinates custodial and maintenance personnel. The role also maintains departmental records, prepares monthly reports, communicates daily with the Associate Principal about building and grounds needs, and creates work schedules for all shifts. This is a twelve-month contract position. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, plus sick leave, personal business leave, and vacation according to current Board Policy. Salary is established by the Board of Education. The starting date is January 4, 2027. The position is evaluated annually under the Board’s policy for Educational Support Personnel.

Requirements

Supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of large facilities is preferred.
Knowledge of managing construction projects.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of OSHA, NRPA, NEC, NPC, BOCA, and IBC codes.
Ability to read schematics and interpret construction documents.
Proficiency with computers and computerized maintenance management systems.
Working knowledge of building electrical, plumbing, pool, and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of or experience with risk-management processes.
Experience with custodial/janitorial methods and procedures.
Knowledge of custodial/janitorial safety procedures.
General knowledge of lawn care and athletic-field maintenance.
Knowledge of the handling and use of institutional cleaning products.
Ability to speak clearly and be understood, write legibly, and operate a computer effectively.
Physical capability and energy to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to calmly address people using the services offered by the position.
Acceptable attendance history and ability to meet daily attendance requirements.
Successful work history in a setting similar to the position, supported by references.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Effective interpersonal skills to help establish a positive work environment.
Other qualifications may be accepted as determined appropriate by the Board of Education.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of large facilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain the building and grounds to high standards.
Order departmental and custodial/janitorial supplies, equipment, and special labor needed to maintain the building and grounds.
Schedule work assignments and job priorities in coordination with the Associate Principal.
Manage preventive maintenance for equipment, the building and grounds, the pool, lockers, and related facilities.
Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.
Train new employees.
Oversee swimming pool operations.
Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safety procedures.
Contact outside contractors for needed repairs in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
Perform other duties assigned by the Facilities Manager or Associate Principal.
Oversee grounds maintenance and building maintenance and repairs.
Manage contract services provided to the facility.
Administer the energy management system.
Oversee asbestos control, abatement, repairs, six-month inspections, and three-year renewal inspections.
Oversee the facility inventory procedure.
Assist in planning and executing capital needs and construction projects, and coordinate capital improvement projects with the Facilities Manager.
Oversee and monitor the facility risk-management program; conduct fire-safety inspections; comply with OSHA standards; and participate in safety, injury, and disaster-preparedness activities.
Maintain adequate ventilation, exhaust, lighting, and other conditions affecting student and employee health, comfort, and efficiency, and help ensure a safe building and campus.
Supervise and evaluate custodial and maintenance staff and oversee disciplinary actions.
Coordinate employment, assignment, transfer, evaluation, and discipline of custodial and maintenance personnel.
Coordinate continuing staff training and personnel development.
Maintain departmental records, including payroll, attendance, vacations, custodial budgets, and purchase orders.
Control daily HVAC system operations.
Prepare monthly reports on building maintenance, equipment, grounds maintenance, and related areas.
Communicate daily with the Associate Principal about the status and needs of the building and grounds.
Create work schedules for all shifts.
Provide high-quality services to staff, students, parents, and community members; assist the immediate supervisor; maintain confidentiality; act as a role model; and provide leadership responsive to the needs of the school community.