Facilities Area Manager
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- Central Office
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- 6 days ago Post Date
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"This is a full-time, CASA-represented position. The salary grade is 0960 and has a salary range of $79,249 to $88,626. Please note that any applicant who is new to CASA (Commonwealth Association of School Administrators) will start at the first salary step of $79,249."
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Oversees the engineering, maintenance and cleaning activities for a large number of employees in multiple physical facilities. Supervises staff engaged in cleaning and maintaining the physical plants and grounds. Ensures that the physical plants are efficiently operated and maintained in a manner conducive to student learning. Develops manpower planning and coordinating activities of staff to facilitate the completion of various projects. Meets with principals each month to review the school’s master plan and the progress towards completion of the plan.
Essential Functions
- Supervises the work of engineering, maintenance and cleaning personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of plant facilities, boilers, heating and refrigeration units, as well as auxiliary equipment.
- Reviews outstanding code violations and work orders; reviews work in progress and work completed during the school year; reviews the school’s preventative maintenance schedule as well as outstanding, ongoing and completed maintenance projects.
- Monitors expenditures and prepares budget summaries.
- Facilitates the provision of professional development and training
- Schedules and conducts meetings with engineering, maintenance and cleaning personnel; discusses their concerns and provides support; recommends appropriate training and assistance.
- Evaluates work performance of engineering, maintenance and cleaning personnel; reviews and updates personnel roster for each school; makes recommendations for improved services to schools.
- Compiles and prepares reports on facilities processes; makes recommendations to improve the processes which support the mission of the department and the District.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six years of full-time, paid, technical experience in the operation and maintenance of a public or industrial building or complex of buildings, four years of which have been at the Building Engineer Group III level or higher.
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six years of full-time, paid, technical experience in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of a public or industrial building or complex of buildings, four years of which must have included the supervision of employees engaged in the maintenance and operation of HVAC systems in buildings or complexes
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Title: Facilities Area Manager
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six years of full-time, paid, technical experience in a trade, two years of which must have included the supervision of journeyman level trades people engaged in maintaining a large public building or complex of buildings.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- the principles, practices and techniques employed in the operation and maintenance of a large complex of public or industrial buildings.
- the laws and regulations applicable to the maintenance of public or industrial buildings.
- the occupational hazards and the safety standards applicable to the maintenance of public or industrial buildings.
- creating and monitoring a budget.
- the practices and methods employed in implementing a program of building and equipment maintenance and repair.
- supervisory methods and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to:
- use computer applications including Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word.
- ensure that staff provides the highest level of customer service.
- coordinate multiple requests for projects and prioritize work orders.
- report to principals on the status of work orders.
- supervise and coordinate the activities of staff.
- receive, utilize and provide corrective action and constructive criticism.
- maintain records and prepare reports.
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please
refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
Certificates/Licenses
Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
