Field Representative, General Maintenance

Baltimore County Public Schools•Middle River, MD

1d•$72,222 - $116,166•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Representative, General Maintenance supervises the general building maintenance services program and personnel for schools and/or offices in an assigned geographic area. The role assigns, schedules, reviews, prioritizes, and coordinates maintenance work; provides advice and assistance to schools and offices; and oversees day-to-day operations. Duties include supervising employees and, as applicable, contracted work and substitute workers; coordinating staffing and training; inspecting worksites; managing records, supplies, requisitions, and reports; and responding to building and weather-related emergencies. The position requires travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County and may involve climbing, lifting equipment, and working indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Appointees are essential personnel and must work during school or office closures caused by adverse weather or other emergencies. They may also be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or appropriate equivalent.
At least three years of experience in building maintenance services related to carpentry, including at least one year as a supervisor, lead worker, or equivalent.
Valid Class C Maryland driver's license or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of building maintenance methods, practices, materials, supplies, and equipment; building construction, carpentry, locks, and safety and other regulations associated with mechanical services.
Knowledge of school building and office operations.
Skills in supervising, training, and leading employees; building maintenance; operating tools and equipment; maintaining records; communicating effectively; and using database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise building maintenance activities and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, representatives of other agencies and departments, and the public; represent the office at meetings; and maintain confidential information.
Ability to travel to and inspect worksites throughout Baltimore County; work may involve climbing and lifting equipment and may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Must work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather or other emergencies; may be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice.
Must meet U.S. citizenship, residency, or work visa requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher is preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable codes is preferred.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively may be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise the assigned general maintenance services program and personnel, ensuring compliance with safety, procedural, policy, and other established standards; may also supervise contracted work and substitute workers.
Assign, review, coordinate, and prioritize employee work; establish schedules and deploy employees after regular business hours as required.
Participate in recruiting employees, promotional candidates, and transferees; train and supervise the training of new and current employees.
Evaluate employees, administer discipline when necessary, seek to resolve conflicts before grievance procedures, and document supervisory procedures accurately.
Travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County to inspect and oversee work, ensure compliance with standards and schedules, recommend corrective action, and ensure its completion.
Meet with school and office administrators, staff, community groups, PTAs, subcontractors, and other outside officials; serve as a liaison between facilities management and school and office administrators.
Prepare and review payroll reports, absenteeism records, employee requisitions, action requests, separation forms, and other documents.
Provide estimates of time and material costs when needed; review and approve supply requisitions, purchase items, monitor accounts, request additional funds, maintain files, prepare reports, and manage shop and warehouse supplies, materials, and equipment inventory.
Respond to building emergencies, including fire damage, vandalism, storm damage, and other urgent events; assist with snow and ice removal and other weather-related emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.