Building Service Operations Foreman

Board of Education of Charles County; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Education of Charles County is seeking a Facilities Operations Supervisor to coordinate building services across CCPS facilities, supervise managers, and ensure safe, efficient custodial and grounds operations. The role requires arranging schedules, supervising staff, and coordinating emergency responses.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of building services, preventive maintenance, and MS Office, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework, trade school training, or 5 years of related experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years in building services management or facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Building Service Managers and coordinate personnel.
• Develop and monitor daily and long-range work schedules.
• Prepare and monitor cleaning schedules for facilities.
• Provide on-the-job training for Plant Operators and supervisors.
• Coordinate emergency operations and weather-related responses.
• Collaborate with administrators to address building service needs.
• Maintain documentation and records related to inspections and staffing.
• Ensure prudent use of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Building services

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Emergency response

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework / trade school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic recordkeeping systems

Job description

Terms of Employment: 12-month
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Scale: AFSCME UB, Grade 16-17
Annual Entry Salary Range: $65,582.00 to $104,502, determined by years of experience.
Work Schedule: Rotating shift: 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., approximately two weeks on each shift.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Operations, coordinates and supports building services operations throughout Charles County Public Schools. Provides operational direction and technical support to Building Service Managers and building service personnel; monitors cleaning, preventive maintenance, staffing, equipment, and operational practices; and provides training in the safe and effective operation of physical plant and grounds equipment. The position assists with maintaining consistent building service standards across CCPS facilities, coordinates emergency operations, evaluates operational needs, and makes recommendations regarding equipment, staffing, maintenance practices, and building service operations.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
• College coursework, trade school training, or a minimum of five (5) years of related professional and managerial experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in building services management, facilities operations, or a related management environment required.
• Valid driver's license required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of building services, custodial operations, physical plant equipment, preventive maintenance, and grounds operations.
• Demonstrated experience training personnel and developing daily and long-range work schedules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation and preventive maintenance of physical plant equipment commonly used in schools and administrative facilities.
• Ability to supervise, provide work direction, and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Ability to identify operational problems, troubleshoot equipment and facility concerns, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, schedules, records, and reports.
• Ability to evaluate equipment needs and make recommendations regarding repair, replacement, and procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and email, and applicable electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and operational information appropriately.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency operational needs outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
• Ability to travel among CCPS facilities as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises Building Service Managers and provides operational direction regarding the supervision and coordination of building service personnel.
• Evaluates Building Service Managers and assists administrators and supervisors with the evaluation of other building service personnel as appropriate.
• Conducts observations of building service personnel at assigned work locations to assess operational practices, performance, training needs, and adherence to established procedures.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors daily and long-range building service work schedules.
• Prepares and monitors cleaning schedules for CCPS schools, offices, and other facilities.
• Provides on-the-job training to Plant Operators, Building Service Managers, and building service personnel in the operation and preventive maintenance of physical plant, custodial, and grounds equipment.
• Provides instruction regarding the proper and safe operation of grounds and custodial equipment, including tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, buffers, vacuum cleaners, extractors, and related equipment.
• Monitors operational practices and promotes economical and effective use of equipment, cleaning products, supplies, and other building service resources.
• Monitors building service overtime and requests for floater coverage and communicates staffing and operational needs to the Supervisor of Operations.
• Conducts annual surveys of operational equipment throughout CCPS facilities and develops recommendations for repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
• Provides recommendations regarding operational equipment requirements for new, renovated, and existing facilities.
• Responds to plant operation emergencies and assists with troubleshooting and coordinating corrective action, including emergencies occurring outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
• Coordinates building services activities associated with snow removal, inclement weather, and other emergency operations.
• Provides input regarding the hiring, assignment, and placement of building service personnel.
• Develops and maintains procedures, manuals, training materials, and other operational resources relevant to building services operations.
• Prepares operational, staffing, equipment, and other reports for the Supervisor of Operations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and records related to inspections, training, equipment, staffing, overtime, and building services operations.
• Collaborates with school administrators, Operations staff, Maintenance staff, and other departments to address building service and facility operational needs.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include work in schools, administrative buildings, mechanical areas, grounds, and other CCPS facilities. The position requires regular travel between work locations and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, equipment, cleaning products, mechanical systems, and outdoor weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit multiple locations and inspect facilities and equipment. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and manipulate, lift, carry, or move light to medium weights of approximately 10-50 pounds. The position requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, the ability to grasp and operate equipment, and sufficient visual acuity to inspect facilities and equipment and use a computer keyboard. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.