Building Superintendent -West Wendover Middle School

Elko County School District; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District in West Wendover, Nevada, is seeking a Building Superintendent to oversee the upkeep, sanitation, and maintenance of school facilities and grounds at West Wendover Middle School. This full-time role requires coordinating custodial staff and ensuring safe, efficient operation of building systems.

The ideal candidate has strong supervision skills, basic health and safety knowledge, and the stamina to manage facilities across a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED, etc).
• Two years as Building Custodian or two years in a similar role.
• Aptitude for supervising staff and coordinating duties.
• Possess physical and mental stamina for the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and inspect custodial staff and schedules.
• Cooperate with the principal on facility use.
• Ensure health precautions for safety of students and staff.
• Secure gates and buildings after use; follow safety procedures.
• Maintain HVAC and lighting systems and control energy usage.
• Perform minor maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Carry out custodial duties and general upkeep.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

POSITION: Building Superintendent - West Wendover Middle School

SCHEDULE: Full time - 261 Days

LOCATION: West Wendover Middle School - West Wendover, Nevada

SALARY: Will discuss with applicant

Summary

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to oversee the general up-keep, sanitation and maintenance of school building facilities and grounds in a school or other specialized facility.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical, trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Two (2) years successful experience as a Building Custodian or two (2) years successful experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks and capable of supervision of one (1) or two (2) additional personnel or employed as a Building Superintendent in the rural schools.
• Two (2) years successful experience as a Building Superintendent I; or four (4) years successful experience in a related occupation; or a journeyman carpenter or plumber for two (2) years.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks and capable of supervision of three (3) to five (5) additional personnel.
• Two (2) years successful experience as a Building Superintendent I or II; or four (2) years successful experience in a related occupation; or a journeyman carpenter or plumber for two (2) years.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks and capable of supervision of six (6) or more additional personnel.
• Two (2) years successful experience as a Building Superintendent I, II or III; or four (4) years successful experience in a related occupation; or a journeyman carpenter or plumber for two (2) years.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and write; ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to effectively supervise a staff comprised of entry custodial level personnel carrying out janitorial/maintenance activities.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate custodial work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with custodians; ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, and the general public.
• Ability to carry out assignments with minimal instructions.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic. Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment (i.e., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines, etc.).
• Ability to work at heights up to 12 feet. Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, fiberglass and various chemicals.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and ensure safe work methods are adhered to.
• Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Trains, supervises and inspects work performed by custodial staff; coordinates, leads, assigns work, assists in the development of work schedules and provides input into evaluation of assigned custodial staff.
• Cooperates with the principal regarding the use of school facilities for various activities.
• Ensures all appropriate health precautions are taken to maintain the safety of students, school employees, custodians and visitors.
• Instructs custodial personnel in developing and fa ilitating safe work practices.
• Ensures all gates, doors, rooms and buildings are secured after daily use and servicing.
• Ensures all cleaning agents and maintenance equipment are utilized in accordance with label instructions and prescribed safety precautions and procedures.
• Operates, makes minor adjustments and performs assigned preventative maintenance to school heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems.
• Takes appropriate measures to control energy usage.
• Performs minor maintenance repairs to various school facilities and equipment (i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, changing locker combinations, shampooing rugs and carpets, etc.).
• Performs custodial work.
• Cleans, sanitizes, maintains and provides for the general upkeep of building facilities and grounds by performing a variety of duties.
• Utilizes various cleaning agents and general maintenance equipment in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions.
• Submits requisition r