Area Mgr, Maintenance

Location: Warehouse Operations & MaintenDepartment: Facilities Operations - South DivisionArea:NorthContract Months:12Salary Range: $33.65 – $43.27Academic Year: 24-25JOB SUMMARYResponsible for managing, planning, overseeing, and coordinating the work of maintenance personnel in structural (i.e., carpenters, glaziers, locksmiths, painters, general maintenance workers), plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades. Establish relationship and communication with district’s offices and school principals. Develop and implement a program to ensure proper training of all personnel.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Plans, manages, coordinates, and controls the activities of HVAC, Plumbers, Electricians, Structural Workers, etc. for the schools and facilities within assigned area. Addresses employee issues and enforces board policy and procedures and safety regulations. Manage department to ensure adequate response to emergencies whether equipmet failures or natural disasters. Interpret building, fire codes, and inform staff to ensure conformity, avoid citations, and provide safe facilities.• Communicates with and advises the regional offices and principals on maintenance issues within their assigned area. Provides an action plan and updates as necessary.• Develops system specifications and state-of-the art work practices and standards as it relates to structural maintenance, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.• Monitors the use and cost of labor and material within the area under his/her direction and effectively manages budgets. Reconfigures resources on an as needed basis to provide the most productive output from available resources. Establishes standards and policy for installment, modifications, quality control testing, operating procedures and inspections.• Participates in and coordinates training for assigned personnel. Develops programs and methods for continual upgrading management skills for supervisory staff.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GEDVocational/Technical/Business SchoolBachelor’s Degree preferredWORK EXPERIENCE7+ yearsSKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONPeopleSoft, SAP, Microsoft Office, Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier), Hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver), Power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pheunomatic hammer), Vehicles (e.g., automobile, truck, tractor, forklift)Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management both internal and external district.LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIESManages (Directly). Regularly manages two or more employees in at least a single department. Includes large functional departments. Allocates resources according to priorities and serves as primary decision maker regarding hiring, performance and budget recommendations.WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTWork is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.BUDGET AUTHORITYAnalyzes and interprets data and figures.PROBLEM SOLVINGDecisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.IMPACT OF DECISIONSDecisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials or equipment. Effect usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONSCollaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPSRegularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWork involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.