Manager, Maintenance

This recruitment is dual certification, which means that all are welcome to apply. Candidates will be ranked on a combined eligibility list based on their total overall score. Service credit points will be applied to eligible employee's total final score.

There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Maintenance and Operations Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year). The hours of this position are 6:30am - 3:00 pm with a 30 min lunch.

Please apply online at .

Under the direction of the Administrative Director II, Maintenance and Operations or designee, plan, organize and direct the activities, personnel and operations of an assigned division of the Maintenance and Operations Department; receive, review and assign work orders and material requisitions; plan, organize and supervise the maintenance of school buildings and facilities; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree or two years of college level coursework with major coursework in the field of business or public administration or closely related to the scope of responsibilities and four years recent increasingly responsible journey-level experience in a related building trade, preferably in a public agency, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Valid California driver's license.

Exam Weight :
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Exam: 40%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 60%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with an internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16 . The virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 6th . You will be notified via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.

Plan, organize and direct the activities, personnel and operations of an assigned division of the Maintenance and Operations Department; inspect work in progress to assure proper standards and guidelines are followed; assure a safe environment for students and staff.

Receive, review and assign work orders and material requisitions; approve or deny work orders and requisitions; estimate labor and materials costs; evaluate new materials and supplies.

Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.

Train staff in work and safety procedures and the operation and use of equipment and supplies; implement procedures and standards.

Evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities.

Makes inspections of ongoing and completed assignments to ensure the quality of work, operating procedures, methods and practices, safety and other established standards and requirements are satisfactorily met and maintained.

Review construction design plans for sustainability and feasibility; coordinate projects and schedules with feedback from staff.

Meet with outside contractors and vendors to obtain bids for various projects District-wide; review blueprints and create scope of work for maintenance projects; develop specifications.

Assist in the coordination and inspection of the work of outside contractors involved in repairs and construction.

Assist with the development and updates to the District’s long-term maintenance plans.

Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the District and other departments regarding assigned functions; participate in the formulation and development of special projects, policies, procedures and programs as requested.

Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; prepare and supervise the preparation of reports, drawings, estimates, designs, specifications and engineering data related to construction.

Communicate with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; serve as liaison between the District and contractors, architects and engineering firms contracted by the District.

Assist in the development, coordination and preparation of the annual preliminary budget for assigned Maintenance and Operations division; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Drive a vehicle to various District sites to inspect work in progress, confer with administrators and to evaluate complex work orders.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer; operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment, as necessary.

Respond to, evaluate and assign emergency service requests to staff.

Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned; develop and conduct in-service training programs.

Exercise leadership to maintain the efficiency and continuity of the maintenance function in the absence of the incumbent’s immediate supervisor.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Management of a maintenance and operations division.
Construction practices, equipment, methods and blueprints.
Asbestos program management.
Trades and industry standards.
Drafting programs and software.
California Building Code.
Methods, equipment and materials used in maintenance work.
Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Budget preparation and control.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Plan, organize and manage the operations and activities of an assigned division of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
Receive, review and assign work orders and material requisitions.
Estimate labor and material costs.
Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning.
Read and work from blueprints, sketches and drawings.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Observe health and safety regulations and procedures.
Operation of a variety of specialized tools and equipment.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

Indoor and outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Constant interruptions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and noise.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and inspect work in progress.
Climbing ladders and scaffolding.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Chemical fumes.
Working at heights.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

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