POSITION SUMMARY:
The Building Supervisor VI is responsible for planning,
performing and supervising the general cleaning, maintenance and operations of the
school/center, facilities and grounds. The
incumbent is responsible for maintaining the prescribed sanitary and safe
operating standards in the school/center on a 24-hour basis and maintaining
logs and records as required. The
Building Supervisor VI is also responsible for the correction of minor repairs
and initiating work order requests for the Department of Building Services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plans and
supervises the general cleaning, maintenance, and daily operations of the
school/center and grounds for all facilities in assigned area;
Conducts
routine inspections of facilities in assigned area, reports conditions and
develops action plans to correct deficiencies;
Opens,
closes and secures facilities daily;
Checks
boiler room to determine that all equipment is operating properly;
Cleans
and makes service adjustments to boilers, oiling and greasing pumps and motors;
Inspects
buildings, grounds, equipment and roof drains, and initiates work orders for
needed repairs to remedy unsightly, improper or inefficient conditions;
Makes
emergency repairs and adjustments such as clearing clogged plumbing fixtures
and replacing electric fuses;
Supervises
the maintenance of lawns and cares for grounds and shrubbery; checks playground
equipment and areas for hazards and unsafe conditions;
Assists
school/center administration with the daily setup and operation of the
school/center, moving furniture and materials to appropriate location;
Supervises
the removal of snow from walks and parking lots;
Performs,
assigns and supervises the work of custodial personnel and assists in the
general cleaning and upkeep of a school/center;
Inspects
classrooms, offices, hallways, etc., for cleanliness and proper maintenance;
Checks to
ensure that custodial personnel properly dust, polish and arrange furniture and
equipment;
Inspects
rest rooms for sanitary conditions and for adequate supplies;
Instructs
employees in the proper use of building services supplies and equipment;
Requisitions
and distributes building services materials and prepares reports on employees’
work hours and performance;
Oversees
all aspects of custodial operations including timekeeping;
Initiates
disciplinary procedures, as appropriate; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Possession
of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with
driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more
than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations
occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince George’s
County Public Schools’ Bulletin A026-85 dated October 8, 1984).
Computer
skills – must be efficient in Microsoft word, excel, data entry, and email
correspondence;
Demonstrated
knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building cleaning work
and in the proper use and care of mops, brooms, scrubbing brushes, floor
machines and related equipment;
Knowledge
of safe and efficient procedures for operating central heating plants and the
ability to make minor adjustments and service repairs to the equipment;
Demonstrated
and proven ability to train, assign, supervise and inspect work of
subordinates; and
Ability
to maintain records of time and materials and to prepare verbal and written
reports.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion
of a standard high school diploma or GED preferred. A minimum of three (3) years
of successful progressive school system custodial experience with a minimum of
one (1) year of experience as a Building Supervisor IV or above.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of certificate of completion of training courses prescribed by the Department
of Building Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervisory responsibilities are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Employees in this class are considered emergency personnel and therefore are expected to have working telephone service, possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 24 hours, seven days a week.
Required to work overtime to support school system and community programs and/or respond to emergency situations.
Required to work during inclement weather.