(007-1) Director of Buildings and Grounds

JOB SUMMARY: The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds shall supervise and coordinate the plant operation and maintenance program of the school district. The Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds shall coordinate the plant operation and maintenance program by working in cooperation with each building principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the recruitment and employment of custodial employees
2. Assist in the development and maintenance of a current salary schedule for custodial employees
3. Assign substitute custodians from an approved list
4. Assist in establishing vacation schedules for custodial employees
5. Assist in the interpretation of fringe benefits provided to custodial employees such as sick leave policy, retirement program and hospitalization plan
6. Initiate and supervise an in-service training program for all custodial employees
7. Establish and supervise work routine and duty schedules for custodial employees
8. Establish and maintain preventive maintenance program throughout the school district
9. Serve as consultant to building principals and their custodial staff on all maintenance and repairs
10. Maintain an approved list of heating, electrical and plumbing contractors who may be called for emergency service
11. Supervise and coordinate a program for the maintenance and care of grounds for the school district
12. Supervise and coordinate snow removal for the school district
13. Assist in the coordination of a program for the purchase of custodial and maintenance supplies and equipment
14. Approve all requests for custodial supplies and equipment
15. Assist in the preparation of specifications for supplies and equipment to be advertised for bid
16. Establish and coordinate the maintenance of adequate inventory controls for custodial supplies and equipment
17. Maintain a file on all buildings for such items as blueprints and building specifications
18. Assist in planning and making recommendations of new building construction and major renovations
19. Meet salesmen and make recommendations after testing new products
20. Assist in formulating and coordinating policy for the use of building facilities and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Some experience in custodial work preferred

High school diploma necessary

Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals is necessary

Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Act 24 of 2011

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion

Ability to bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl

Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing no more than 75 lbs.

Ability to mostly stand, walk or move throughout the workday

SENSORY ABILITIES:

Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.

TEMPERAMENT:

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Able to receive oral communication and convey details or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

COGNITIVE ABILITY: Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to read and write

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Ability to use/operate custodial equipment

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)