Assistant Manager, Building Maintenance
Howard County Public School System
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Job summary
Howard County Public School System seeks an Assistant Manager, Building Maintenance to lead daily operations, oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, doors and safety services, and coordinate across schools. You will supervise technicians, manage emergencies, and drive proactive maintenance aligned with district goals.
The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience in facilities operations, effective contractor management, and a proven track record in developing procedures and
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Progressive experience in facilities maintenance or related field with multiple qualifying combinations.
- Experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating multi-trade operations.
- Experience managing building maintenance operations in facilities.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, procurement, and operational projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily building maintenance operations across multiple trades.
- Coordinate emergency maintenance responses (HVAC, plumbing, outages, etc.).
- Conduct field inspections and audits to ensure codes and standards are met.
- Collaborate with school admins, custodial staff, contractors, and vendors to minimize disruption.
- Assist with budget development, procurement planning, and resource management.
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Job description
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!
Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.
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Under the direction of the Manager, Building Maintenance, the Assistant Manager, Building Maintenance supports the daily operations, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities for Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) facilities. This position provides operational leadership and oversight for multiple building maintenance trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, doors and hardware, and fire and safety services.
This role coordinates maintenance operations across assigned schools and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and code-compliant building systems that support the instructional mission of HCPSS. Responsibilities include personnel supervision, emergency response coordination, work order management, contractor oversight, budget support, operational planning, customer service coordination, asset management, system administration, procurement support, and development of departmental procedures and standards.
This role ensures school facilitiesremainsafe, operational, sustainable, and conducive to student learning through effective maintenance, leadership, operational accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is considered essentialpersonneland the incumbent must be available 24/7 for emergencies.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- High school diploma or GED.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following combinations:
- High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, operations, building systems management, or a closely related field.
- Associate degree and eight (8) years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, operations, building systems management, or a closely related field.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, operations, building systems management, or a closely related field.
The years of experience should include a minimum of one year of experience in each of the following areas:
- Experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating multi-trade operations.
- Experience managing building maintenance operations in commercial, institutional, municipal, or educational facilities.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, procurement activities, and/oroperational projects.
- Experience responding to facility emergencies and managing competing operational priorities.
The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Experience in K-12 educational facilities maintenance operations.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs.
- Experience monitoring, navigating, and responding to alerts within a Building Automation System (BAS).
- Experience with budget development and operational planning.
- Experience with public sector procurement and contractor management.
- Experience implementing operational procedures, training programs, or maintenance system improvements.
- Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Experience reading and interpreting construction blueprint drawings and specifications
The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
- Supervises and coordinates daily building maintenance operations, including oversight of Senior Leads, technicians, mechanics, apprentices, contracted service providers, work order management, preventive maintenance programs, workflow prioritization, asset management systems, operational documentation, and reporting processes across multiple maintenance trades.
- Coordinates emergency maintenance response activities, including HVAC failures, plumbing emergencies, utility outages, environmental concerns, weather events, and other facility-related incidents requiring immediate operational response.
- Conducts field inspections, quality assurance reviews, operational audits, and facility condition assessments to ensure maintenance work meets HCPSS standards, code requirements, and operational expectations.
- Coordinates maintenance activities with school administrators, custodial services, contractors, engineers, vendors, procurement staff, and other HCPSS departments to minimize disruption to school operations while supporting the efficient delivery of maintenance services.
- Assistswith budget development, procurement planning, contractor management, materialpurchasing, and monitoring maintenance expenditures to ensure effective use of departmental resources.
- Supports personnel management activities, including recruitment, employee training, scheduling, timekeeping review, performance management, disciplinary coordination, and staff development.
- Assistswith the development and implementation of departmental procedures, operational standards, safety initiatives, training programs, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance maintenance operations.
- Theemployeeis responsible forthe use of safety devices and protective equipmentin order tominimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employeeis responsible forusing safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.
- The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to theappropriate administrator.
The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
- Knowledge of building maintenance operations, facility systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, BAS controls, and general building systems.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, code requirements, and maintenance standards.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate multiplemaintenancetrades and operational priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze operational issues and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, school administrators, contractors, vendors, and the public.
- Ability to develop procedures, operational documentation, and training materials.
- Ability toutilizeCMMS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and related software platforms.
- Ability to respond effectively during emergency situations and operational disruptions.
- Strong organizational, leadership, customer service, and decision-making skills.
The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.
- Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Prior to any employment offer, the selected candidate will need to provide a copy of their license and consent to a review of their driving record. For positions requiring a CDL, a query of yourrecord will also be run in the Federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
- The duty day for this position is8hours including a one-hour duty-free lunch.
- This position is classified as “essential” and requires the ability to be on call and respond to calls 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Individuals in this position areissuedan HCPSS mobile phone for these purposes. Accepting this position would require that you meet these requirements during your tenure with HCPSS.
- This positionwill require occasional eveninghours.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match thepositionqualifications and the needs of the school system.
Applicants may be required to complete a skills assessment prior to or during the interview process.
This is a12-month per year position in the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators-Administrators, Non-Certificated Supervisors (HCASA-NCS) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is in the Grade II lane on the Non-Certificated Supervisors salary scale. Actual placement will in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCASA-NCS Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.
Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee electmembership. The annualcontribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.
HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information aboutadditionalbenefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.
Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.
All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Philip Wentt (philip_wentt@hcpss.org) or humanresources@hcpss.org.
To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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