Assistant to the Director of Buildings and Grounds

Altoona Area School District; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania, Altoona, PA, seeks a Maintenance Director to oversee district-wide maintenance and contracted services. The role requires coordinating with the Director, providing regular status updates, and alerting the Director to any concerns.

Qualified candidates will have extensive experience with building systems, energy management, and leadership of maintenance crews across multiple shifts, including unionized staff. Strong budgeting and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience with a general, plumbing, HVAC or electrical contractor, Construction Manager or Project Manager with an emphasis on HVAC/Energy Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Operations, and Programming (preferred).
• 5–7 years supervising/supervising work crews on multiple shifts; union workforce experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and coordinate maintenance and contracted services district-wide.
• Coordinate with the Director and maintain ongoing communications with work status updates.
• Alert the Director to any concerns or issues that arise.

Skills

Building Automation Systems

Operations

Project Management

Crew supervision

Job description

This position is responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating maintenance and contracted services district-wide. This position will work closely with the Director, maintain ongoing communications with work status updates, and alert the Director when any concerns or issues arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience with a general, plumbing, HVAC or electrical contractor, Construction Manager or Project Manager with an emphasis on HVAC/Energy Management Systems.
• Must have knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Operations, and Programming, preferred.
• 5-7 years experience managing/supervising work crews on multiple shifts, required.
• Experience managing a union workforce is highly desirable.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, Pesticide (Core, Cat 23 & 24), PADEP Water System Operator Certification (Class D Water, Subclass 9 & 13); if not currently held, must obtain within one (1) year.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred.

WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE

• Building Codes, Plumbing and Electrical codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints to facilitate work projects.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Ability to interact effectively with members of the school community, the public, and the School Board.
• Experience in the business/management side of Buildings and Grounds maintenance.
• Experience in Sports Field maintenance, grounds maintenance, and landscaping preferred.