Director of Physical Plant

Springfield School District•Springfield, VT

About The Position

The Director of Physical Plant shall ensure the proper maintenance and custodial upkeep of facilities and grounds. This position will supervise the operation of the maintenance and custodial staff, assisted by the other supervisory employees of the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. Supervise, advise, and evaluate staff; coordinate and assign work schedules. Develop and maintain a system of daily and periodic job duty checklists. Develop job performance standards and a staff training program. Consult with the department supervisors and building principals to supervise and schedule the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of all school buildings. Act as the Designated Person for asbestos control for the District. As such, approve in advance all construction and repair work performed in the District to determine that such work will not disturb asbestos-containing materials. Work with asbestos consultants and contractors to implement and update the asbestos management plan of the District. Conduct asbestos inspections for all buildings as scheduled; maintain documentation as required regarding inspections. Act as the recycling Officer for the District. As such, coordinate the District’s program for removal and recycling of waste materials. Along with the departmental supervisors, supervise all facility work done in the District and certify as to its compliance with all local, state, and federal codes. Coordinate and participate in the regularly scheduled inspections of buildings for safety, health, and cleanliness. Perform or facilitate inspections for all buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the District. Develop and manage the departmental budget. Develop and coordinate a system of preventive maintenance. Establish a long-range plan for the improvement of District facilities. Perform maintenance work and incidental custodial work as required. Maintain chemical GHS/SDS documents for all buildings, keeping up with all State and Federal guidelines and codes.

Requirements

High school degree, or equivalent
3-5 years of commercial maintenance and personnel management experience, preferably in a union environment
Previous experience with HVAC/DDCs required
Experience working with general carpentry hand tools as well as power tools
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Good basic mathematical skills including ability to perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations in a safe, efficient manner.
Must be able to multi-task to meet objectives on time, on budget.
Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations and staff.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.
Ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
Follow through and seeing tasks and projects to completion is essential.
Pride in one's work and completion of a task.
Willingness to assist others within changing conditions is essential.
Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students and fellow team members
Dependability – being reliable, punctual, responsible and fulfilling obligations.
Self-Control – maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Cooperation – being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Concern for Others – being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding.
Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Integrity – being honest and ethical.
Adaptability/Flexibility – being open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace.
Independence – guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done.

Responsibilities

Supervise, advise, and evaluate staff; coordinate and assign work schedules.
Develop and maintain a system of daily and periodic job duty checklists.
Develop job performance standards and a staff training program.
Consult with the department supervisors and building principals to supervise and schedule the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of all school buildings.
Act as the Designated Person for asbestos control for the District.
Work with asbestos consultants and contractors to implement and update the asbestos management plan of the District.
Conduct asbestos inspections for all buildings as scheduled; maintain documentation as required regarding inspections.
Act as the recycling Officer for the District.
Along with the departmental supervisors, supervise all facility work done in the District and certify as to its compliance with all local, state, and federal codes.
Coordinate and participate in the regularly scheduled inspections of buildings for safety, health, and cleanliness.
Perform or facilitate inspections for all buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the District.
Develop and manage the departmental budget.
Develop and coordinate a system of preventive maintenance.
Establish a long-range plan for the improvement of District facilities.
Perform maintenance work and incidental custodial work as required.
Maintain chemical GHS/SDS documents for all buildings, keeping up with all State and Federal guidelines and codes.