Facilities and Maintenance Lead

Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Technologies•Elizabeth City, NC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Facilities and Maintenance Lead oversees the operations, cleanliness and appearance of school facilities on a daily basis so that the school sustains a welcoming and healthy environment for students and visitors. Work involves maintaining HVAC systems, other operational systems, performing and/ or coordinating bus maintenance, and ensuring school facilities are prepared for student learning. He/she must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with students, parents/guardians of students, and school personnel. On a limited basis, the Facilities and Maintenance Lead may perform a variety of other duties to support effective and efficient school operations, such as assisting with the daily lunch service.

Requirements

Substantial knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in custodial, grounds keeping and building maintenance work.
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate principles of training/evaluating and providing work direction.
Knowledge of methods of organizing, prioritizing and assigning work to individuals and groups.
Ability to operate a computer terminal.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to health and safety regulations.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to proper lifting techniques.
Ability to maintain positive working relations.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written directions and instructions.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and demonstrate a positive attitude toward the job.
Exhibit a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to safely work in situations of exposure to bloodborne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment.
Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch.
Ability and willingness to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
Ability to operate hand tools and job specific equipment and tools.
Ability to use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas.
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Successful work experience.

Nice To Haves

Current North Carolina commercial driver’s license with proper bus endorsements preferred, but not required.
Candidates who are willing to serve as a substitute bus driver will be given strong preference.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign and manage maintenance and operations systems; assure school buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment are operational and health, safety and security policies and guidelines are met.
Inspect school buildings and grounds to assure that proper safety, cleaning and sanitation standards are maintained; assume responsibility for the school alarm system.
Arrange for necessary repair work by vendors; contact vendors by telephone/email as necessary; inspect and review work performed to assure NEAAAT standards are met.
Operate a computerized energy management system.
Confer with school administrators in planning maintenance and cleaning of the school campus.
Order custodial supplies and materials needed to maintain school; direct delivery and warehousing of all school supplies.
Supervise custodial staff and their work to ensure facilities are clean and safe for student learning.
Assist in selection of custodial, grounds and maintenance personnel; train and evaluate personnel; conduct meetings with assigned personnel to provide technical work direction and general information.
Maintain records concerning personnel, work requests supplies and other matters; prepare reports as required; maintain time sheets and assign overtime; process necessary payroll forms.
Plan and implement a preventive maintenance program for school buildings and grounds.
Assure that all safety requirements are followed.
Respond to emergency call-backs during off-duty hours.
Attend all assigned meetings.
Maintain acceptable relations with students, parents/guardians of students, and school personnel.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.
Follow all rules, policies and procedures of NEAAAT, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.