SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is an important supervisory position involving responsibility for the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. Work is performed in accordance with general policy, outlined by the Superintendent of Schools, allowing wide leeway for use of independent judgment. The Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds is directly responsible to the Director of Business and Finance. Immediate supervision is exercised over the work of custodial, maintenance and grounds-keeping personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Directs and supervises assigned staff in the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of school system buildings and grounds;

Participates in the selection, training and development of subordinate staff;

Develops, schedules, and manages a preventive maintenance program designed to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment in safe operating condition;

Makes recommendations to Director of Business and Finance and school administrators on maintenance, repair and operational needs;

Ensures that subordinate staff conforms to requirements of law and policies of the school system and reports improper conduct of employees to immediate superior;

Plans and supervises in conjunction with building principals school system security activities;

Identifies and reports mechanical and structural deficiencies and the need for repair or replacement to superior;

Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action to reduce repetition;

Schedules assigned staff to assure adequate coverage for regular and special school activities;

Investigates and reports on damage to buildings with recommendations for repair and prevention;

Prepares maintenance and operation budgets and justifications;

Maintains records of time and material expended, supplies inventory, and projections of workload;

Directs snow and ice control activities, tree and decorative planning and pruning - this includes athletic fields;

Responds to emergencies and organizes staff to cope with indicated needs;

Conducts periodic inspections of buildings and grounds, especially heating plants and special hazard equipment;

Serves as a resource person for discussions about working conditions of custodial and maintenance staff;

Participates with other management personnel and Board of Education in the planning of new construction and major repair work;

On assignment, may represent the school superintendent and/or board of education;

Prepares preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimates of assigned repair and alteration projects;

Receives and acts on citizen complaints regarding school property.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and operation activities in a multiple structure system;

Comprehensive knowledge of heating plant and air conditioning operations and safety precautions;

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SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: ( Con’t.)

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of coordinating maintenance and custodial staff and material;

Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance trades and operations;

Thorough knowledge of construction drafting, blueprints and specifications;

Ability to understand, inspect and remedy defects in the maintenance and operation of buildings and equipment;

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, train and supervise a staff having diverse skills in heating, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, carpentry, painting, other trades and grounds maintenance personnel;

Ability to maintain efficiency and harmony in working relationships among subordinates, building and grounds staff and with all other Homer school community members;

Ability to conduct inspections and evaluations of work completed and in progress;

Ability to communicate, understand, and execute oral and written directions;

Ability to prepare preliminary budget and renovation estimates;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;

Ability to insure compliance with all New York State Education Department regulations, such as: asbestos, lead, mold, confined space and rescue.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, building or construction technology or related field and (2) two years of full time paid or its part time equivalent experience in large-scale construction, maintenance or repair activities, (1) one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree in engineering, building or construction technology or related field and (4) four years of full time paid or its part time equivalent experience in large-scale construction, maintenance or repair activities, (1) one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.