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Maintenance Supervisor
Nature of Work
This is very responsible technical, administrative and supervisory work involving the
coordination of all maintenance activities for the Morgan County Board of Education. Activities
associated with the job include responsibility for compliance with all plans and specifications for
various construction and remodeling projects, establishing short and long term maintenance priorities
including the implementation of appropriate timetables, requisition and acquisition of materials and
supplies, coordination of work crews and inspection of work in progress. Additional activities
include oversight of the routine maintenance and repair of all county owned school facilities,
supervising the daily housekeeping and cleaning of buildings, overseeing the activities of
Maintenance Technicians and ensuring compliance with all budgetary goals and objectives. Job
responsibilities require extensive knowledge and experience in the maintenance and construction
trades, thorough experience supervising and directing the activities of maintenance staff, thorough
knowledge of safety precautions required for maintenance and construction activities, experience
developing and maintaining operational budgets and strong interpersonal, organizational and
decision making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Director of Schools through review of
the quality and timeliness of maintenance, construction and remodeling activities, knowledge of
construction and maintenance trades required on the job, ability to effectively supervise maintenance
staff, organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills and adherence with established
budgets and operating guidelines.
Illustrative Examples of Work
-Plans and coordinates the routine maintenance and repair of all county owned school facilities and
grounds including heat and air systems, plumbing and electrical systems and grounds maintenance
activities.
-Intexprets and evaluates remodeling and new construction plans and specifications; reviews and
recommends changes as necessary.
-Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with established plans, deadlines and specifications.
-Supervises the activities of the maintenance staff to ensure quality craftsmanship and the timely
completion of assignments.
-Coordinates the activities of general contractors and sub-contractors to ensure the timely completion
of work.
-Assists with the coordination of special events and activities and ensures that all county owned
facilities are properly cleaned, opened and se"Cured in a timely manner, required staff are present, etc.
-Maintains as built drawings and other records and makes reports during and upon completion of
projects.
-Determines and prioritizes preventive and routine maintenance activities in accordance with existing
plans and schedules.
-Ensures the proper maintenance and inspection of security systems and addresses repair needs in a
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timely manner.
-Oversees the requisition, storage and distribution of maintenance materials and maintains accurate
records of materials and supplies used.
-Interviews the employees of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon
regulations when necessary.
-Ensures the proper use of safety equipment and procedures by maintenance staff and takes
corrective action(s) when necessary.
-Supervises the activities of Maintenance Technicians and prioritizes job assignments on a daily
basis.
-Maintains daily logs to document constnlction activities, weather conditions, etc.
-Assists with the preparation of the maintenance budget and attends required informational meetings
for local officials.
-Assists with the training of maintenance staff when necessary.
-Responds to emergencies and makes nec{:ssary work assignments to address the situation(s).
-Routinely inspects the buildings and grounds of county owned educational facilities and grounds to
determine maintenance needs.
-Maintains and ensures the timely repair of county owned and operated traffic lights including school
caution lights.
-Makes recommendations regarding the selection, evaluation and discipline of maintenance staff.
-Assists in resolving disputes between venders, contractors and staff when necessary.
-Reviews and prepares change orders as necessary.
-Performs related work as required.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited high school; extensive knowledge and experience in the
maintenance and construction trades including plumbing and electrical systems, carpentry,
heating, and air conditioning, etc; ability to efficiently prioritize maintenance needs; considerable
experience supervising and directing the activities of maintenance staff and contractors; strong
interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills; considerable experience developing and
monitoring operation budgets; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience to
provide the following critical lmowledge, abilities, and skills:
-Extensive knowledge of the maintenance and construction trades, associated technologies and
building and safety code requirements.
-Extensive knowledge of methods, materials and practices used in building maintenance and
construction including the remodeling of existing structures.
-Extensive knowledge of federal (OSHA) and state (TOSHA) safety regulations including required
programs, investigation of accidents, abatement techniques and procedures and required
documentation and reporting procedures.
-Extensive knowledge of safety equipment and procedures applicable to construction and
maintenance activities (includes MSDS specifications).
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-Thorough knowledge of required preventive maintenance activities and repair procedures for traffic
lights.
-Thorough knowledge of Morgan County Board of Education procurement and purchasing policies
and procedures.
-Thorough knowledge of Morgan County Board of Education employee policies and procedures
including the reporting of time worked, use of leave, etc.
-Through knowledge of effective supervisory techniques and practices including the selection,
evaluation, motivation and discipline and/or discharge of staff.
-Thorough knowledge of acceptable budgeting and accounting methods and practices including the
receipt and disbursement of funds, use of internal controls, inventory and fixed asset controls, etc.
-Ability to read and interpret detailed plans, blueprints and drawings.
-Ability to effectively prioritize and organize routine and preventive maintenance activities for all
county owned educational facilities to ensure the consistent operation of all systems and safety of
employees.
-Ability to effectively develop and monitor annual operating budgets to support all maintenance
activities.
-Ability to inspect work in progress and upon completion to determine compliance with
specifications and building code requirements.
-Ability to collect data and produce reports as required.
-Ability to establish short and long term plans in response to existing maintenance and remodeling
needs.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with contractors, subcontractors,
vendors, craftsmen, maintenance staff and the general public.
-Ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of maintenance staff.
-Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in all types of weather conditions.
-Skill in the use of power and hand tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance
trades.
-Skill in the use of motor vehicles.
Necessary Special Requirements
-Possession of a valid Tennessee driver's license and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle
liability rates.
-Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Morgan County Board of Education
FLSA- Exempt (Administrative)