The School District of Waupaca is looking for a Buildings and Grounds Coordinator. The Buildings and Grounds Coordinator is responsible for providing our students, staff, and community with physical learning environments that are safe, clean, attractive, and effectively functioning.
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...happens when every staff member accepts accountability for the growth of EVERY
child.
...occurs when we are teachers of students first, teachers of content second.
...means analyzing and utilizing student data from a variety of resources.
...incorporates technology into daily teaching.
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...is a product of ongoing staff communication and collaboration.
...continually keeps students, parents, and school staff appropriately updated on the
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updates of students learning via our student information system and 24 hour or less
response time to all student and parent communications.
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...assesses students based on academic standards, rather than on student behavior.
...allows staff to continually reflect on their own performance and outcomes of their
students, using their knowledge of self and input from others to create their personal
cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member.
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taking advice, corrections, direction, and support in the spirit of continuous improvement.
…provide opportunities for teachers to actively participate in Professional Learning
Communities.
....happen when staff hold themselves and their students to high academic, behavior,
and social standards.
...occur when teachers demonstrate proficiency in the WI teacher standards.
...are built and maintained through relationships with students, parents, and community
members.
...have roots in consistent expectations, such as the Waupaca Way, where every
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...create trusting relationships with students, families, and community members;
involving the necessary support to ensure the success of each individual student.
...are the direct result of staff possessing the abilities to perform duties with commitment
to all School District of Waupaca Staff Handbook and Board Policies.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Building and Grounds Coordinator
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The Building and Grounds Coordinator is responsible for providing our students, staff, and community with physical learning environments that are safe, clean, attractive, and effectively functioning. To accomplish this goal, the Building and Grounds Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all of the District’s buildings and grounds and the staff that cares for them. Through their leadership, supervision, and evaluation of their current staff, which currently includes: maintenance (5) and custodians (20), the building and grounds supervisor will add to our students' learning experience.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes responsibility for the comprehensive overall planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair requirements of the District, adhering to a preventative maintenance plan for all infrastructure components;
- Assumes responsibility as the School District Safety Coordinator;
- Establishes appropriate maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and custodial requirements for each school building and installation;
- Directs the maintenance of all buildings and grounds as to cleanliness and safety;
- Ensures that standards consistent with all applicable laws are maintained at a minimum;
- Determines and establishes detailed specifications pertaining to supplies, materials, equipment, and local contract work;
- Recommends the purchasing of necessary equipment and supplies according to budgeting limitations and District policy;
- Receives, stores, and issues all maintenance and grounds materials, supplies, and equipment;
- Inspects all school buildings, grounds, and installations on a regular basis to determine that high standards of workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained;
- Conducts periodic inspection of all school facilities to ensure fire safety;
- Organizes and implements a program of preventive maintenance;
- Keeps informed of the latest trends, developments, and products in the areas of maintenance, repair, and upkeep, and encourages innovation and experimentation as appropriate;
- Works with principals in establishing emergency evacuation procedures for each schoolroom and office;
- Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget for maintenance, grounds, security, and custodial supplies and equipment;
- Supervises and inspects the improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors and verifies that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before authorizing final payment;
- Supervises and approves payment of all outside contractors performing work for the District;
- Makes recommendations for the determination of rent-lease-or-buy decisions and optimal timing of replacements of vehicles and equipment assigned to the department;
- Maintains a coordinated inventory control program for all areas of the department;
- Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of custodial and maintenance personnel;
- Organizes and implements an orientation program on proper operation and maintenance of school facilities for departmental personnel, including asbestos orientation.
- Conducts a continuing program of staff training, personnel development, and onboarding new staff;
- Schedules work routines and coordinates vacation schedules for departmental personnel;
- Oversees preventative maintenance and repairs of entire district infrastructure components, including but not limited to: boilers, heating and air conditioning equipment, and grounds. Performs repairs requiring licensed personnel on the above equipment as required by code;
- Supervises and evaluates District custodians and District maintenance personnel;
- Performs written evaluations according to Board policy on all custodial and maintenance personnel;
- Develops professional relationships with building principals, ensuring work is being performed accurately, in a timely manner, as well as with vendors and community stakeholders representing the District in a positive manner;
- Issues, files, and approves purchase orders for payment;
- Works cooperatively with district personnel; coordinating all vehicles are in operating condition and are safe for any District staff to use;
- Directs maintenance employees in preparation of athletic fields, grounds, and any other necessary facilities for athletics and other school activities;
- Participate in the process of site selection and acquisition and the development of architectural plan;
- Conducts a comprehensive and detailed cost analysis program of expenditures as a basis governing annual forecast of expenditure requirements including recommendations to achieve energy efficiency;
- Assumes the direction of the safety and environmental impact programs for the District;
- Serves as an advisor to the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board;
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities within the overall scope of the position which the supervisor may assign
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or greater with additional training in related areas preferred.
- Technological skills (i.e., smartphone, email, Microsoft Word, and Excel) ability.
- Previous work experience supervising maintenance and building & grounds personnel.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience in, but not limited to, custodial, facility repair, groundskeeping, chemical hygiene, asbestos certification, and safety coordination.
- Effective communication skills (verbal/writing/grammar/spelling)
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications, the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
- Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 20 to 75 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves:
- Stamina and the ability to move up and down stairs.
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures..
- Ability to stand and walk on hard floors 90% of the time and be able to work with chemical agents.
- Physical strength to carry and load items.
2. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
3. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This position receives an annual, 260-day contract.
- General working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:45 am-3:45 pm.
- This person may be required to attend School Board meetings, which happen two to three times per month, usually beginning at 5:30 pm.
- This position requires periodic on-call availability to support operational needs outside of standard business hours.
- This person may be required to work occasional evening or weekend hours.
- The employer will provide a cell phone for use in fulfillment of these duties.
- Salary & benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications and experience.
- Reports to the Director of Business Services
- Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy regarding Evaluation of Staff.
In alignment with School District of Waupaca School Board policies, the School District of Waupaca does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the military reserve, religion, political beliefs or affiliations, citizenship, use or non-use of lawful products off school premises during non-working hours or any other factor prohibited by law. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex (including sexual orientation) or disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex or other requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to the proper and efficient operation and administration of the school district. In addition, the School District of Waupaca requires all employees shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 throughout his/her employment in the District.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
