Maintenance Supervisor

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District; Santa Monica, Malibu (CA, CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is seeking a Classified Maintenance Supervisor to plan, supervise, and inspect the work of maintenance staff across district buildings, properties, and equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 years of journey-level experience (or 3 years coordinating maintenance), and a California driver license. The position involves on-call duties and travel between sites with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Three years of journey-level experience in a skilled trade with one year lead experience, or three years coordinating maintenance projects.
• Valid California driver license and ability to obtain transportation between sites.
• Flexibility to work on-call and variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and inspects maintenance personnel in construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Plans priorities and assigns staff to ensure critical work orders are completed promptly.
• Ensures work complies with Building, Health and Safety, and Education Codes and regulations.
• Interprets plans, prepares sketches, reads specifications, and coordinates procurements.
• Develops preventive maintenance plans and schedules safety measures.
• Maintains inventories and oversees training of staff.
• Responds to emergencies using district cell phone during and outside regular hours.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Leadership / Supervision

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reading plans and blueprints

Job description

Classified Management Salary Range: M-47

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general direction, plans, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of maintenance personnel engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of District buildings, properties, and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of journey-level experience in a skilled trade, including one (1) year of lead experience, which may be acquired independently or concurrently with other relevant experience.

Or

Three (3) years of experience coordinating and overseeing maintenance projects, personnel, or contractors in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, including related responsibilities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.
• Incumbents are required to work flexible work schedules as well as be on-call for emergencies

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Supervises, plans, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work of skilled trades and maintenance personnel in the construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Establishes and verifies job priorities and determines availability of maintenance personnel to assure that emphasis is kept on high priority work orders and that work is completed in a timely fashion.
• Assures that work performed is in compliance with Building, Health and Safety, and Education Codes and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Division of the State Architect.
• Determines best methods for completing work and reviews work procedures to assure that proper trade methods are used.
• Prepares rough sketches and diagrams of required work; reads, interprets, instructs, and works from plans, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, drawing, and specifications.
• Assists in defining standards of quality and quantity of work and assures that standards are met.
• Estimates cost of material, equipment, supplies, and labor for routine repairs and maintenance of District buildings, properties, and equipment and recommends necessary expenditures.
• Prepares and submits requisitions, contract packages and other related procurement accounts using best resources and prices for material, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspects job sites prior to commencement of work and coordinates with site administrators to schedule best timing for scheduling work.
• Develop regular preventive maintenance plans and assigns appropriate personnel to perform required work.
• Inspects equipment and tools for safety and assures that assigned personnel use approved safety measures; arranges for necessary repairs and recommends the purchase of machinery and tools to maintain safe and efficient work production.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date inventories of shop equipment, tools, and stock materials and is responsible for their whereabouts.
• Trains, instructs, and evaluates subordinates in the proper performance of assigned duties, safe and efficient work methods, appropriate care and use of equipment and tools, and recommends and assists in the selection of staff training to maintain and improve skills levels of maintenance personnel.
• Responds promptly to maintenance-related emergencies using a district-provided cell phone, both during and outside of regular work hours.
• Manages low-voltage systems, recommends security solutions, and coordinates implementation with Education Technology Services and third-party vendors.
• Works with the Facility Improvement Department on new construction and modernization projects, reviews plans, conducts walkthroughs, develops punch lists, and assumes facility maintenance.
• Serves as a Maintenance Department’s representative on the District’s emergency response team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Materials, tools, equipment, methods, and terminology used in the building, electrical, and mechanical trades
• Project estimation methods for timeline completion
• Procurement processes for building and mechanical trade materials
• Principles and best practices of supervision
• Health and safety regulations, including those set by the California Division of State Architect (DSA) and Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)
• Relevant laws, codes, and regulations, including Education, Building, Electrical, and Health and Safety Codes
• Basic record keeping practices

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Handling Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Managing Performance – Taking responsibility for improving the effectiveness of others
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

SUPERVISION:

General direction is received from senior management in Maintenance and Construction and supervision is exercised over operations support staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when inspecting facilities, utilities, grounds, and property. Will be temporarily exposed to irritants such as dust. May be exposed to constant or intermittent sounds of a level to cause marked distraction from HVAC units, compressors, or fire alarms. Frequently works in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. Requires frequent travel by car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires some physical exertion. Ascends and descends ladders to access roofs and ceiling crawl spaces. Stands, bends, stoops, and crawls to inspect and evaluate to inspect and evaluate facilities, grounds, and property. Moves to and from various locations in the office or school sites on surfaces that may be inclined, uneven and/or rough to inspect and evaluate facilities, grounds, and property. Detects colors to distinguish wires within panels and equipment. Pushes and pulls aside objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance that are obstructing work areas. Positions self to inspect items and spaces that are underground, ground level, and on rooftops. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to read plans, specifications, diagrams, and schematics. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to observe installation, repairs, and maintenance and inspect utilities and property. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to inspect facilities, grounds, and property. Perceives distances to safely drive agency vehicles and navigate work spaces during inspections. Exchanges information with co-workers and customers regarding work-related matters. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type. Rotates the head right or left from a neutral position to review work materials and inspect worksite.