Director of Maintenance and Transportation

Director of Maintenance & Transportation

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage district's maintenance and custodial operations. Maintain physical school plant in excellent operating condition so that full educational use may be made at all times. Provide a physical environment that is functional, safe, clean, and attractive.

Direct and manage district's transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic principles of construction, school plant maintenance, and custodial operations

Ability to conduct on-site inspection of district facilities

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

supervisory experience in maintenance operations and in transportation and fleet operations

experience in maintaining a large plant or building

experience as a bus driver

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Building Maintenance and Repair

• Ensure district facilities are functional, safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Develop and maintain written departmental procedures for maintenance, repair, and operations of all district buildings and equipment. Ensure work orders are processed and executed in a timely manner.
• Prepare plans and specifications for contracted repair work and site improvement for submission to purchasing department for bids.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Ensure compliance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including timekeeping records.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Plan and direct inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete equipment and purchase replacement equipment when necessary.
• Initiate purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Approve and forward invoices and purchase orders for maintenance department to accounting department.

Personnel Management

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise maintenance department job descriptions.

Safety

• Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations and district requirements and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition.
• Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations
• Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
• Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
• Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
• Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.

Student Management

• Implement district's student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
• Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Other

• Participate in development of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
• Participate in development of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
• Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
• Operate bus as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of skilled craftsmen, lead custodians, grounds supervisors, and support staff assigned to maintenance department. Supervise shop foreman, dispatcher, parts manger, bus drivers, bus monitors, and administrative assistant.*

Salary: $90,000 (negotiable depending on experience)