Maintenance Supervisor

Kenton County School District; Independence (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all maintenance personnel and ensure the safety and functionality of all building systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This role emphasizes the creation of a conducive educational environment through impeccable building maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Certification and/or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HVAC, Electrical Functions, Asbestos Management.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience supervising personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support maintenance personnel.
• Conduct safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and implement efficient maintenance strategies.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Safety Management

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Internal Transfer Deadline: June 9, 2025

8 Hrs

TITLE: Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of, maintenance, construction, custodial services and building security; experience in public education or school operations preferred
• Certification and/or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the areas of HVAC, Electrical Functions, Asbestos Management, Energy Audits, Refrigeration, Boiler Management and Plumbing Systems
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience supervising personnel
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in building maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and positively, in spoken and written form, while protecting confidential information
• Demonstrated aptitude and skills with computer hardware and software to complete all job responsibilities requiring the use of technology
  
  

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Executive Director of Operations, or designee

SUPERVISES: All maintenance personnel and assigned staff

JOB GOAL: Provide a world-class education environment for all students and guests and a world-class work place for all staff by ensuring excellent physical building conditions and operation of building systems while leading an efficient and effective maintenance operation

Performance Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support all maintenance personnel and assigned staff
• Conduct the evaluation process of all assigned staff; provide informal and/or formal supports to assigned staff who are not meeting expectations
• Assist with the recruitment, employment, orientation, assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion or dismissal of maintenance staff
• Conduct the interview and selection process for all maintenance staff
• Ensure a safe working environment for workers and school personnel by overseeing a program of safety inspections and preventative maintenance on all building systems and assigned areas; make corrections to items not meeting established safety standards and practices
• Develop and implement work schedules and routines for maintenance personnel and assigned staff; make adjustments to routines and work schedules as needed; review and approve maintenance personnel timesheets
• Develop and implement consistent, efficient, effective, and safe maintenance strategies for all District facilities
• Develop and implement a program of job training and safety training for all maintenance staff; monitor for compliance and make adjustments as needed
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies to operate an efficient and effective maintenance operation
• Maintain a work order system designed to address all repairs and preventative maintenance in areas covered by the maintenance team
• Assume primary responsibility for the safe conditions of lighting fixtures, electrical apparatus, fixtures, wiring, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating units, similar electric elements and plumbing in the facilities owned or operated by the district
• Coordinate program for receiving, storing and issuing all maintenance supplies, materials and equipment
• Assist the local education agency’s (LEA) designee with proper maintenance of the Asbestos Management Plan for each school location; serve as the LEA when assigned
• Assist with the preparation of any/all bids for contract services associated with the maintenance program and upkeep of building systems for all District facilities
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of all facilities in required maintenance areas, to include, but not limited to fire safety and playground equipment safety; file reports with the appropriate individuals and/or agencies
• Develop, implement, and monitor the district routine and preventative maintenance program for all building systems; make adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with the District Safety Coordinator to ensure physical safety systems are in working order; make adjustments as needed
• Responsible for all District compliance with OSHA, Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Freon/Refrigerant Evacuation and Capture
• Oversee the proper working condition of District owned maintenance vehicles and equipment; take appropriate steps to repair or replace inoperable or damaged equipment
• Assist with the development and adherence to the annual District maintenance budget
• Assist with the annual District facility needs process
• Administer an OSHA compliant safety program; monitor compliance with current OSHA requirements and make adjustments as needed
• Engage in relevant professional development to keep current with all aspects of the position
• Work collaboratively with and provide assistance to the Building Operations Supervisor and Construction Supervisor as needed or assigned
• Attend and/or preside over meetings as the supervisor designates
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Terms Of Employment

• 230 Days
• Salary Schedule: S15 on Classified Professional Salary Schedule
• FLSA Status: Exempt
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift floor to table up to 50 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift overhead up to 40 pounds
• Carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders up to 20 rungs
• Climb steps 50 up/down
• Push/Pull up to 75 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing
  
  

Evaluation

Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Executive Director of Operations, or designee