Plant Manager - SYSTEMWIDE

Madison-City-Schools-; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools is seeking a Plant Manager for Mill Creek Elementary in Madison, AL to oversee facility operations, safety, and maintenance. The role focuses on maintaining safe learning environments, coordinating repairs, and supervising grounds and minor maintenance work.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED (HVAC knowledge preferred), a valid AL driver’s license, and readiness to be on call for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Alabama driver's license.
• 18 years of age.
• HVAC knowledge preferred.
• Background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Regulates and maintains building systems to ensure safe environment.
• Inspects and oversees maintenance and repairs of school facilities.
• Coordinates with custodial staff for daily operations.
• Orders materials and supplies for repairs.
• Maintains security systems and emergency response readiness.
• Assists with custodial duties as needed.
• Available on call seven days a week for emergencies.

Skills

Power tools knowledge

Grounds keeping

Maintenance planning

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Plant Manager - SYSTEMWIDE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963176

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Goal:To provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, work, and develop.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Alabama driver's license
• Eighteen years of age
• HVAC knowledge preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Reports To:Principal

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5 ) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks.

Student Safety & Security:Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of power tools, materials and methods to safely perform the work required.
• Ability to perform grounds keeping and minor maintenance.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.
• Ability to get along with students, teachers and general public.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds.
• Ability to move furniture, supplies and materials.
• Physical dexterity, mobility, and strength to stoop, climb lift heavy weights, reach parts and supplies, and perform the essential functions of this position.
• General knowledge of HVAC, painting, plumbing, electrical, small engine repair, locks and doors, operating power tools, and other required skills.

Essential Functions

• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide temperature appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are working propery during the hours of building occupancy.
• Establishes priorities on repairs and general building maintenance, both inside and outside the building.
• Examines the school building and grounds on a regular basis for safety, repairs and general maintenance needs.
• Completes requests for general repairs or projects.
• Requests assistance for general repairs or projects beyond the capabilities of the school.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans light covers as needed with help from custodial personnel.
• Takes care of the school's security system during the day and after work hours by responding to emergency calls from the service provider, police department, and fire department as directed by the principal.
• Orders materials and supplies as needed for repairs and general maintenance of the school.
• Moves furniture, supplies and materials as needed.
• Assists with custodial duties as needed.
• Assists with the care of athletic facilities as needed.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).
• Subject to be on call seven days a week, 24 hours a day in case of emergencies that may threaten the school system's property or equipment.
• Oversees heating and cooling systems.
• Maintains fire safety records as required.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment as may be assigned.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial summer school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days/8 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathan Wilson , Principal
• Mill Creek Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]