TITLE:  Manager of Maintenance & Site Construction

CLASSIFICATION:   Professional - Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Associate Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Custodians/Facility Workers, General Maintenance/Facility Workers, Bus Aides, Certified Bus                      Drivers, Licensed Drivers and Facilities Supervisors

SUMMARY:    To provide all students and staff with a physical learning environment which is safe, clean and of high quality provides students of the District with appropriate and efficient maintenance; provides technical expertise, oversight, and planning supervision to new school construction and renovation projects.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as Construction Project Manager for the district.
2. Plans, supervises and ensures that all improvement and renovation work are performed at high quality.
3. Represents district during construction meetings with architect and/or contractor in all new and on-going construction projects.
4. Responsible for monitoring and compiling all information needed for School Facilities Board (SFB) Reports.
5. Responsible for all facilities use scheduling and billing.
6. Monitors and keeps accurate computer records for all keys issued.
7. Oversees the operation of playing fields, grounds and other necessary facilities for athletics and other school activities.
8. Reviews on a regular basis all security precautions and procedures and recommends additions, changes, or reductions in service as appropriate.
9. Recommends and administers budget for maintenance, grounds, custodial supplies, equipment, construction/remodeling projects, transportation and personnel.
10. Coordinates with the Associate Superintendent and the Superintendent the development and implementation of a long-range facility plan.
11. Develops and implements a yearly Operations Improvement Plan aligned to Governing Board goals.
12. Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion or dismissal of personnel under his/her supervision.
13. Evaluates staff on a regular basis and makes recommendations for staff development and improvement.
14. Attend trainings to continue professional development.
15. Perform any and all job related duties assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or equivalent experience in related field preferred.

LICENCES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• A valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of school-related maintenance, construction and facilities management as well as supervisory or administrative experience

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to administer and supervise a maintenance operation within a school district.
• Ability to work with directors and supervisors to develop and implement a comprehensive management team approach.
• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Proficiency in English and general communication skills (oral and written) for providing work directions, and interacting with staff, students and administration.
• Skilled in maintenance, HAZMAT, asbestos removal, safety and site inspection.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and high level of oral and written communication skills to provide direction and effectively interact with staff and administrators.
• Ability to bend, climb, kneel, lift and carry 60 pounds and push and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with equipment, materials, and processes that maintain the safety of the work environment.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• The working environment includes exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal high temperatures, fumes and odors from cleaning chemicals and noise and vibration from machinery.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve-month year, Professional Exempt employee; benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of administrative staff.

TITLE:  Transportation Manager

CLASSIFICATION:  Professional - Exempt

REPORTS TO:   Associate Superintendent

SUPERVISES:  Dispatcher, Bus Drivers and Bus Aides, Custodians

SUMMARY:  The Transportation Manager will facilitate an orderly, efficient and safe operation of the Transportation Department and oversee all vehicles, bus barn, and district equipment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the operation of the Transportation Department in accordance with District policy, the Arizona Department of Education, Department of Public Safety and the Uniform System of Financial Records.
• Supervision and recording of route mileage, student load and cost per mile for operation of buses and vehicles per Auditor General Requirements.
• Complete school bus driver training, including knowledge of state rules and regulations, district policies and rules, a state mandated road test, classroom and refresher training and first aid and CPR classes.
• Train new drivers for CDL and School Bus Driver Certification.
• Plan and revise bus routes, schedules and field trips.
• Adjust time schedules as assigned maintaining pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Call and schedule substitute bus drivers.
• Receive and respond to complaints from parents, teachers and administration.
• Dispatch buses per route assignment.
• Notify appropriate school officials immediately of lost children or passengers.
• Complete all required forms including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, maintenance requests, field trip forms, mileage logs, student count and discipline citations in a timely manner.
• Maintain good relations with parents, teachers and schools.
• Attend trainings for continued professional development.
• Perform any and all job related duties assigned by supervisor.

LICENCES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Motor Vehicle Division Driving Record in good standing for the last 39 months retroactive from date of hire with the District.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Arizona School Bus Driver Certificate with CDL Class B, including passenger and student endorsements
• First Aid and CPR Certifications
• A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years’ experience in supervisory of school transportation to include planning and scheduling routes.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Leadership skills are required to provide work direction and handling difficult situations with parents and caregivers.
• Ability to communicate in a concise manner and ability to make a variety of transportation decisions.
• Computer skills to schedule routes, configure mileage reports and to email.
• Knowledge of transportation standards and applicable policy and regulations.
• Familiarity and compliance with safety procedures.
• English proficiency is required to be able to communicate effectively with parents, co-workers and administrators. Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
• Must be physically able to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, lift 60 pounds, and reach to load and unload disabled students and/or move students for safety in emergency situations.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• The working conditions include an office setting and a school bus operating in all weather extremes and includes exposure to vehicular traffic, bus fumes and odors, bus noise and vibration

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve-month year, Professional Exempt; employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION:

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of administrative staff.