Building Operations Supervisor

ISD 279•Maple Grove, MN

18h

About The Position

Inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by overseeing and supervising all custodial and maintenance activities within an assigned facility.

Requirements

Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
Planning, designing and delivering training
Communicating both written and oral
Supervising, analyzing, assessing
Collaborative problem solving
Ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment
Proper operation of building automation systems
Boiler water treatment program and chemicals required
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to right-to-know and custodial/facility operations
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade
Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance
Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal
General knowledge in the principles of general repair and maintenance in such areas as mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, and masonry or plumbing
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials
Knowledge of building structures and maintenance functions required to operate efficiently at minimal cost
Five years of experience as a building engineer preferred, with at least eight years in the field of housekeeping and/or facilities maintenance
Must have MN Chief C Boiler license upon hire
If the building has a pool, must obtain CPO license within six months of employment
The ability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate building level custodial staff
The ability to analyze and assess issues and concerns and collaboratively problem solve
The ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment
The ability to efficiently care for and repairing facilities and equipment
The ability to communicate effectively; written and oral
The ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including, building principal , staff and students, and community
The ability to organize and manage time effectively
The ability to maintain accurate/current records

Responsibilities

Responsible for posting, screening and interviewing custodial applicants for new employment and inter district applicants for promotion or transfer to vacant positions in building supervised in accordance with the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement
Assigning and directing cleaning and maintenance schedules for custodial staff
Evaluating the performance of all building level custodians on an ongoing and periodic basis including written reviews and providing timely feedback/coaching
Initiating corrective discipline such as verbal and written reprimands and recommends suspension or discharge as necessary to correct unsatisfactory conduct or performance
Approving and monitoring vacation and sick leave requests
Keeping accurate records of absenteeism, performance and progress of employees
Receiving and responding to building occupant requests as appropriate
Communicating effectively with principal, business manager, building staff and other department supervisors
Coordinating building events, setups and other activities including scheduling of HVAC equipment and lighting
Ensuring custodial equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ recommendations
Initiating and recommending operations and capital improvement budgetary needs
Ordering building custodial supplies to maintain appropriate levels of inventory
Soliciting vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality products and/or services
Ensuring all mechanical heating and cooling systems are being monitored within the legal limits of state and local laws
Ensuring completion of all periodic safety inspections, documentation and maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining sustainable cleaning standards, cleaning zone maps, and cleaning assignments for each staff member with stakeholder input
Setting goals making observations, collecting data, and assessing the performance of all custodians
Inspecting the quality of the custodial work to insure that the services provided are meeting the standards established in the custodial service model
Conducting research and working collaboratively with the facilities operations team and industry experts to establish efficient and effective housekeeping means and methods
Overseeing contractor performance for projects completed inside their facility
Assessing facility improvement needs and providing recommendations to the Coordinator of Facilities Operations
Assigning all yard work tasks as required to maintain district standards including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines
Assuming responsibility for snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned