Field Representative, General Maintenance
1 day ago
Middle River, MD, United States
Baltimore County Public Schools
Full-time
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Job Description
Supervises general building maintenance services program and personnel for schools and/or offices within an assigned geographic area. Assigns, schedules, reviews, prioritizes and coordinates all facets of the general building maintenance services program. Provides advice, consultation and assistance to schools and offices regarding general building maintenance services. Supervises day-to-day operations of general building maintenance services.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
Supervises general building maintenance services program and personnel for schools and/or offices within an assigned geographic area. Assigns, schedules, reviews, prioritizes and coordinates all facets of the general building maintenance services program. Provides advice, consultation and assistance to schools and offices regarding general building maintenance services. Supervises day-to-day operations of general building maintenance services.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Supervises assigned general maintenance services program (which includes semi-skilled and manual labor tasks) and assigned personnel to ensure that established standards are met, including safety, procedural, and policy standards. May also supervise contracted work and substitute workers.
- Assigns, reviews and coordinates the work of assigned personnel. Establishes work schedules. Prioritizes and reviews assignments. Deploys employees after regular business hours as required.
- Participates in the recruiting efforts of new employees, promotional candidates and transferees. Trains and supervises the training of new and current employees.
- Performs evaluations on employees and administers disciplinary action if necessary. Works to resolve conflicts prior to grievance procedures. Documents and ensures the accuracy of all information related to supervisory procedures.
- Travels to worksites throughout Baltimore County to perform field inspections. Oversees work and ensures that work is performed in accordance with established standards, procedures, and schedules. Recommends any corrective action and ensures completion.
- Meets with school and office administrators and other staff. May also meet with community groups, PTA and subcontractors. Acts as a liaison between facilities management and school and office administrators. May also meet with other outside officials.
- Prepares and reviews various documents including payroll reports, absenteeism records, employee requisitions, action requests, and separation forms.
- May provide estimates regarding time and material cost. Reviews and approves requisitions for supplies. Purchases items. Monitors accounts and requests additional funds when needed. Maintains files and prepares reports. Maintains supplies/materials and equipment inventory for the shop and warehouse.
- Responds to emergency building events e.g., fire damage, vandalism, storm damage, building emergencies and assists with snow/ice removal and other weather-related emergency events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus three years of experience in building maintenance services related to carpentry, at least one of which was as a supervisor, lead worker, or equivalent.
- Possession of an associate's degree, or higher, is preferred.
- Note:Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, supplies, and equipment used in building maintenance services. Knowledge of building construction, carpentry and locks. Knowledge of safety and other regulations associated with mechanical services. Working knowledge of applicable codes is preferred. Knowledge of school building and office operations.
- Skill in supervising, training and leading employees. Skill in building maintenance. Skill in operating tools and equipment. Skill in maintaining records. Skill in communicating effectively. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise building maintenance activities. Ability to supervise staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other agencies and departments, and the public. Ability to represent the office at meetings. Ability to maintain confidential information.
- The duties of this class require travel to and the inspection of work sites throughout Baltimore County. Work may involve climbing and lifting equipment. Work may take place both inside and outside of buildings where weather conditions can vary.
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