Maintenance Field Supervisor

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, repairs and regulatory compliance of district buildings and grounds, ensuring safe, well‑maintained facilities for students, staff and the community. The role reports to the Associate Director of Maintenance and covers planning, budgeting and supervision of maintenance trades.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least five years of experience in facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibilities in facilities and maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of laws, codes and safety standards relevant to school facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and services facilities to support educational programs and operations.
• Oversees preventive maintenance, planning and budgeting for facilities.
• Supervises maintenance trades and coordinates with HR and other departments.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards across buildings and grounds.
• Maintains documentation, inspections and service history files.
• Coordinates with external contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Facility management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Project planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database software

Accounting systems

Job description

SUMMARY This position reports to the Associate Director of Maintenance for the maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of District buildings and grounds. The position is responsible for ensuring that students, staff and the community have facilities that are safe and well maintained.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains and services District facilities (buildings and sites) to a standard that supports the educational program and business continuance.

• Maintains building and grounds appearances to District standards.
• Ensures District facilities are compliant with all state and local laws, regulations, code requirements, and Labor & Industries safety standards.
• Assists in the hiring, training, and supervision of maintenance trades.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the management of maintenance work.
• Responsible for varying facilities programs - including, but not limited to, Integrated Pest Management and maintenance trades training.
• Manages supplies, equipment and services necessary to maintain and repair District facilities and grounds
• Works with the Risk, Health and Safety Manager, as necessary, to resolve safety, indoor air quality and other environmental issues.
• Coordinates training, monitors and implements short-term and long-term facility maintenance plans and metrics.
• Responsible to maintain an inspection schedule of varying systems and conduct and/or coordinate required and/or scheduled inspections.
• Establish and maintain schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identify resources needed; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Maintains and oversees preventive maintenance of building and site systems in order to prolong their useful lifecycles.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with the community.
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Department for the administration of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Coordinates with the Construction, Resource Conservation, other operational departments and schools.
• Maintains necessary service and repair history files.
• Works with others to maintain accurate files and as-built documentation for any changes made by maintenance
• Participate in the preparation of maintenance budgets; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; prepare cost estimates.
• Manages maintenance, repair and other projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within assigned budgets
• Attends meetings to receive and/or convey information.
• Models appropriate behavior for staff and the public.
• Shares off-hour on-call responsibilities with other Support Services' staff.
• Responsible for periodic AHERA surveillance and other regulatory/code required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to meet assigned responsibilities within financial resources provided.
• Establishes staff goals and objectives; monitors staff performance; provides coaching and guidance; evaluates staff performance.
• Ability to build positive and effective working relationships with District personnel, the community, state and local agencies, and contractors.
• Makes timely decisions appropriate to the situation and guidance provided by law, procedures, District policies and supervisor’s parameters.
• Requires a general knowledge and appreciation of strategic planning and provides strategic planning input to senior management as required.
• An overall knowledge and appreciation of project management, planning, coordination and implementation is required.
• The position requires a professional knowledge in a range of subjects related to the position. The position requires the ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to school facility maintenance and repair.
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Office, database software, and accounting systems.
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and integrate laws/enhancements and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to work well under pressure, management constraints, and maintain confidentiality.

DUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibilities in facilities and maintenance.