AREA SUPERVISOR I, MAINTENANCE

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking an Area Supervisor I, Maintenance in Fort Lauderdale, FL to oversee facilities upkeep across assigned schools. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance tasks, leading skilled trades, and ensuring safety and quality on every project.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience and familiarity with construction and maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in supervisory role on commercial construction projects preferred.
• 8+ years experience related to the title preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, construct, repair, and maintain facilities within the assigned area.
• Estimate materials, supplies, manpower, and total cost from drawings.
• Prepare master work schedule and crew assignments; assign work to trades and inspect for conformance.
• Inspect quality, safety, and progress during visits; ensure adherence to plans and codes.
• Provide daily activity reports to Area Manager, Trades; advise on problems needing discussion.
• Assist in budget preparation and procure materials as needed.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend hires for craftsperson positions; train and evaluate staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Estimating materials

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Journeyman license

Job description

AREA SUPERVISOR I, MAINTENANCE

Broward County Public Schools MAINTENANCE-ZONE 1 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922914

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To maintain all facilities in the assigned area of the School District in an acceptable manner so that the physical facilities are maintained in a condition of operating excellence and full educational use of them may be made at all times.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, construct, repair, and maintain the various physical facilities within the assigned area in the School District.
• Work from drawings and sketches to estimate materials, supplies, manpower, and total cost.
• Prepare a master work schedule and crew assignments; assign the work to the various carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, electronic technicians, air conditioning mechanics, hardware mechanics, fire extinguisher servicepersons, cafeteria and industrial arts mechanics, etc., according to work orders, and visit each job assigned at frequent intervals and inspect for conformance to plans, specifications, and codes where applicable.
• Inspect job during each visit for quality of workmanship, specified materials, progress, safety and cleanliness.
• Clarify interpretation, if requested, with relation to plans and specifications.
• Provide a full report of jobs daily activities to the Area Manager, Trades.
• Advise the Area Manager, Trades of any or all problems requiring further discussion or clarification.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Order materials as needed and make recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase.
• Maintain necessary personnel and other records related to the assignment.
• Make annual inspection of each assigned school; make follow-up inspection on all unsatisfactory ratings.
• Recruit, screen and recommend for hiring all craftspersons who meet the job qualifications and can perform the respective job responsibilities for hire; train all craftspersons for maximum efficiency and recommend formal training programs which will enhance their job-related skills; evaluate employees regarding their job performance.
• Evaluate new materials, equipment and processes as to their utilization in the School District.
• Obtain small contracts for various repairs and other services.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience and/or training related to the title of the position.
• Experience must include three (3) years in a supervisory capacity involving commercial construction projects in Buildings and Grounds Maintenance.
• Must have a valid Florida driver license.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
• Preferred degree majors include building construction or related field.
• Journeyman's license or certification in appropriate trade preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/careers/employment-at-bcps/jobs-database DD-009

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]