Maintenance Supervisor - Maintenance

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health and life insurance

Retirement matched via ASRS

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced facilities leader to plan and oversee the district's maintenance program, ensuring safe, efficient environments for students and staff. You will organize preventive maintenance, inspections, and compliance activities while directing staff and coordinating with administrators and contractors.

Key qualifications include an associate degree and AHERA certifications, with at least two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; five+ years of related maintenance or facilities experience may substitute.
• AHERA certifications for supervisor, inspector and management planner required.
• Project Designer Certification must be achievable within six months of employment.
• Prior supervisory or management responsibility for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Hires, assesses, and oversees performance of assigned staff.
• Plans maintenance programs and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Inspects facilities and coordinates repairs to meet standards.
• Oversees OSHA/AHERA/EPA compliance and related regulations.
• Manages bids, contracts, and vendor performance; ensures project closeout.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with admin and school leaders.
• Monitors timekeeping and drives continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Associate’s degree required

AHERA Contractor Supervisor Certification

AHERA Building Inspector Certification

AHERA Management Planner Certification

Project Designer Certification (within 6 months)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$78,795.00

Class/Calendar:

D72, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To provide strategic and operational leadership for the District’s maintenance program by planning, organizing, and implementing preventive maintenance, inspections, and compliance practices that ensure a safe, efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires, assesses, and oversees the performance of assigned staff members
• Plans maintenance programs and establishes a schedule of preventive maintenance
• Inspects or arranges for inspection of schools and buildings to determine maintenance and repair requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of OSHA, AHERA, NEC, U.B.C., ADEQ, and local and state laws
• Prepares specifications for QA consultants, re-inspections, abatement projects, bid documents, and handles emergency asbestos problems
• Demonstrates knowledge of all types of Energy Management Systems pertaining to the HVAC-R industry
• Possesses knowledge of building construction methods and building trades
• Performs Asbestos Designated Party responsibilities
• Oversees and maintains mold remediation and district indoor air quality standards
• Recommends priorities for repair projects
• Estimates labor and material project costs
• Provide project management and work order management for complex multi-trade projects, including scheduling, resource management, staff and contractor oversight, and project closeout.
• Assigns crew members to maintenance construction work
• Recommends standards for maintenance programs
• Inspects, or arranges for inspections, to determine compliance with standards
• Interviews and recommends the hiring of new personnel
• Requisitions materials and personnel as needed and approves requisitions
• Assists in solving problems and determining future personnel and material needs
• Coordinates projects with other leadsmen and work order specialists
• Oversees timekeeping for maintenance employees
• Collaborates with department and school leaders, supervisors, and staff to align processes and procedures while actively seeking their input, and leads or participates in joint committees and working groups
• Focuses on continuous improvement by analyzing data, assessing systems and timelines, and recommending adjustments to enhance procedures and strategies, providing root cause analysis and suggestions to administration
• Identifies opportunities to optimize the use of various information systems and liaises with system representatives to stay informed on updates and explore potential improvements
• Works with administration and staff to identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in assigned areas and related departmental functions
• Develops and executes both short- and long-term goals for assigned responsibilities
• Stays informed on federal and state laws and best practices relevant to the assigned area through ongoing research
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), bond-funded construction and facility modernization efforts to ensure continuity of operations and minimize disruption to district facilities.
• Administer district maintenance service contracts including contractor performance evaluations, contract compliance, change order review, warranty administration, invoice verification and project closeout.
• Develop, implement and maintain district-wide maintenance standards, technical specifications and best practices for building systems to promote consistency and long-term asset performance.
• Direct district-wide regulatory compliance programs related to maintenance operations including OSHA, AHERA, EPA, ADEQ, indoor air quality and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Actively manage the FMX work order system, including maintenance and planned maintenance requests, and monitor associated performance metrics to ensure timely completion, accurate reporting, accountability and continuous improvement of maintenance operations.
• Manages special projects and performs additional tasks related to areas of responsibility as assigned by administration
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required. Five or more years of directly related and progressively responsible maintenance or facilities experience may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement
• Possess and maintain a current valid Arizona driver’s license
• Must have current AHERA Contractor Supervisor/Certification, current AHERA Building Inspector Certification, and current AHERA Management Planner Certification
• Must have or be able to attain within the first (6) months of employment Project Designer Certification
• Must have verifiable supervisory or management responsibilities for a period of two years
• One year field experience with working knowledge of all disciplines of asbestos, 40CFR part 763, and asbestos containing materials in school

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to monitor and track projects, billings, job submittals, scheduling, bidding, contracts and job progress
• Proven ability as a self-starter and skillful time manager
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and establish and maintain cooperation and effective working relationships with district personnel of all levels, trade professionals and outside agencies
• Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work alternate shifts, after hours and weekends (overtime pay and compensatory time do not apply)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Duties take place both inside school buildings and outdoors on school grounds, often in varying weather conditions
• Work in classrooms, hallways, gyms, auditoriums, offices, and mechanical rooms
• Frequent time spent in maintenance shops, storage rooms, and utility areas
• May require being available for emergency repairs outside of regular working hours.
• Oversees maintenance workers, and contractors
• Long periods of standing or walking across large school campuses
• May need to lift or carry equipment, tools, and materials, often weighing 25–75 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.