School Facilities Supervisor — Maintenance & Safety Lead

The School District of Lee County; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Supervisor, Building at Pelican Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL. This role oversees maintenance, custodial operations, and site services to ensure safe, compliant facilities).

The position requires hands-on experience with building systems, strong budgeting and leadership abilities, and a willingness to respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related experience and/or training in maintenance, supervision, and custodial services.
• Hands-on experience in various maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC (air conditioning) systems, carpentry, painting, hardware repairs, visual roofing inspections, and grounds maintenance.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Five years of related experience and/or training in maintenance, supervision, and custodial services with expertise in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, hardware repairs, roofing inspections, and grounds maintenance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform the maintenance, repair, and overall functionality of the facility and its systems including but not limited to minor electrical, electronics, carpentry, and plumbing repairs.
• Develop and implement schedules for summer or annual cleaning, regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal regulations.
• Conduct initial diagnosis of malfunctioning equipment prior to requesting technical assistance.
• Perform cleaning, lubrication, and preventative maintenance tasks on various building components including HVAC equipment, roofs, gutters, floors, shut-off valves, kitchen equipment, and other systems requiring repairs or upgrades.
• Perform alignment, adjustment, and replacement of hardware items, including door closures, window mechanisms and fencing.
• Conduct minor patching and painting of walls and ceilings on both interior and exterior surfaces to maintain facility appearance.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, and managing daily operations and vacation schedules for custodial and sites worker staff, while overseeing related services such as mowing, pruning, and the maintenance of trees, shrubbery, and plants.
• Monitor school facility for safety issues, damage and debris, especially during storms, ensure daily tasks and repairs are completed promptly.
• Monitor and manage the facility’s maintenance budget, including supplies and contractor services, and collaborate with the locations bookkeeper to purchase necessary items.
• Perform physical tasks such as loading/unloading furniture, supplies, materials, equipment, and setting up rooms.
• Apply knowledge of chemicals and hazardous materials in day-to-day operations.
• Respond to building fire or security alarm calls.
• Lock/unlock buildings, offices, and classrooms.
• Participate in meetings and lead staff or safety meetings.
• Consult on renovations and construction projects at the school site as needed.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

HVAC maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Budget management

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

The School District of Lee County is seeking a Supervisor, Building at Pelican Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL. This role oversees maintenance, custodial operations, and site services to ensure safe, compliant facilities).

The position requires hands-on experience with building systems, strong budgeting and leadership abilities, and a willingness to respond to emergencies 24/7 as needed.