Position Summary:
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the management, planning and administration of maintenance, construction, and safety programming for all district facilities and property. Work assures safe, operational excellence of the physical and environmental climate, promoting full instructional use of all district facilities. This position ensures that physical operation of facilities and grounds meet the district's budget and strategic objectives.
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Qualification Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational or technical program.
- Minimum three years of experience in custodial/maintenance/trades supervision. School District experience preferred.
- Experience in construction and/or property management.
- Previous experience in the management or oversight of capital improvement projects preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the district.
- Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Ability to perform physical work, as needed, across domains.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in demanding situations.
Qualifications Desired:
- Minimum of 2 years experience work as an HVAC Technician, preferably in a school district setting
- Possession of relevant HVAC certifications (e.g. EPA 608, NATE) is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of HVAC principles, refrigeration cycles, electrical circuits, and mechanical system including BAS systems.
- Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of HVAC systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards
- Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC equipment malfunctions to identify root causes and implement effective solutions promptly
- Create and conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks to prolong the lifespan of equipment and minimize unexpected breakdowns
- Coordinate repairs, replacements and upgrades of HVAC components as needed
- Monitor and adjust HVAC system settings to optimize energy efficiency and indoor air quality while adhering to established comfort standards
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of outside vendors involved in the custodial and maintenance activities on school properties and related facilities.
- Develop, implement, and supervise preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems.
- Determines and develops the proper action to effectively and expeditiously complete repairs in accordance with district policy, sound maintenance practices, and priority/urgency of operations.
- Conducts routine and periodic inspections of schools and facilities to insure proper maintenance and a safe environment for all district facilities.
- Responsible for safety and security, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, energy management, and ventilation services.
- Prioritizes and performs necessary work on maintenance requests.
- Manages procurement, requests for proposal, bids, purchase orders, and reimbursements; verifies the accuracy and accountability for compliance of all local, state and federal laws.
- Prepares specifications for physical plant projects; estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepares bid specifications for projects (as appropriate), equipment, and contracted services; oversees site and building projects performed by outside contractors.
- Supervises building and grounds maintenance inventory control activities.
- Provides in-service and safety training for maintenance, custodial, and grounds personnel on new equipment, safety standards, and work methods.
- Develops annual priority list for summer projects.
- Ensures the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled wastes in compliance with regulations and guidelines; works directly with outside agencies such as OSHA and local and state health departments as required.
- Prepares legal reports required by District, Federal, State and outside agencies.
- Shares emergency readiness response duties for 24 hour operational needs.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to actively perform work in classroom, office, and other business and community settings. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (typically involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, driving, and lifting). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting, an office setting and that of a construction site. Exposure to weather conditions. Ability to travel outside the district for a variety of meetings and conferences. The employee must be able to frequently operate a computer and other office equipment as well as verbally communicate and accurately comprehend information.
SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION:
- $70,000-85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Full benefits package
- Paid time off
- Summer hours
- IMRF Pension
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and letters of recommendation to Nadia Garofalo, Assistant to the Superintendent at ngarofalo@d101.org. Please put: Director of Maintenance" in the subject line of the email.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Western Springs, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person