Supervisor, Building - Pelican Elementary School

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

Supervisor, Building - Pelican Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935156

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:38 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications

MINIMUM 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 but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC (air conditioning) systems, carpentry, painting, hardware repairs, visual roofing inspections, and grounds maintenance.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of related experience and/or training in maintenance, supervision, and custodial services with expertise to include but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC (air conditioning) systems, carpentry, painting, hardware repairs, visual roofing inspections, and grounds maintenance.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building systems, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, basic industry tools, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; organizational, problem solving and management skills.
• Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and understand and apply basic trade concepts.
• Ability to prepare and monitor annual/monthly budgets.
• Ability to maintain a productive pace and organize daily and monthly maintenance/custodial schedules to ensure efficiency.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and repetitively lift, push, bend, or stretch.
• Ability to work at heights off a bucket truck, ladder, or scaffold.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, during storm events, and be on call for emergencies 24 hours a day as needed.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment

Revised: 03/17/2025

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 but not limited to 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 but not limited to 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 which may periodically occur due to storm and weather events, overall cleanliness, and ensure that all daily tasks, service requests, and repairs are promptly completed.
• Monitor and manage the facility’s maintenance budget, including supplies and contractor services, and collaborate with the locations bookkeeper to purchase necessary items for the facility.
• Perform physical tasks, such as but not limited to loading and unloading furniture, supplies, materials, equipment, and breaking down and setting up rooms.
• Apply knowledge of chemicals and hazardous materials in day-to-day operations.
• Respond to building fire or security alarm calls.
• Assume responsibility for locking and unlocking buildings, offices, and classrooms.
• Participate in meetings (School Advisory Council or Leadership Team) and lead staff or safety meetings.
• Consult and monitor renovations and construction projects at the school site as needed.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Revised: 03/17/2025

Additional Job Information

$20.74, U06, 8 hours, 255 days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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