Job Title: Crew Chief (Maintenance)
| Reports to: | Senior Crew Chief (Maintenance) |
| Job Group: | Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 5025 |
| Salary Schedule: | PG17 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible in providing supervision and coordination of activities related to maintaining all school and ancillary buildings in an acceptable manner, following state and local requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, train, direct, and assign general maintenance work orders to Maintenance Technicians.
- Maintain successful maintenance program that includes maintenance, repair and improvement of facility equipment, machinery, buildings, and safety systems.
- Plan and schedule the assignments in the manner best suited to accomplish the workload cost-effectively, and with available personnel and equipment.
- Instructs, monitors, and consults with superiors and subordinates on complex work tasks and ensures compliance with plans, codes, standards, regulations, and operating instructions.
- Recommend and participate in the planning and implementation of capital improvement projects.
- Achieve financial objectives by assisting in preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of, and makes necessary adjustments to, regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Enforces safety practices such as Lockout/Tagout and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all technicians in the department.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and takes appropriate action.
- Ensure that all activities follow documented operating procedures and recommends updates to existing procedures as required.
- Inspect and maintain records for machinery and equipment to ensure safe and in working condition to contribute to the safety of employees.
- Read and interpret simple blueprints, sketches and diagrams which may be necessary to perform construction or maintenance activity.
- Attend training workshops required by the district to keep abreast of current technology and trends, new developments in the industry and government regulations.
- Train crew members in proper use, set-up, and maintenance of a variety of fuel powered equipment and power tools.
- Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent and provide leadership to ensure a secure work environment during an emergency or crisis situation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- A working knowledge of all skilled trades areas, including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, construction contract administration and building codes
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations, regulations, and work safety practices
- Possess strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
- All hires must meet physical requirements of Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or Vocational Degree from an accredited institution
- Five years’ experience in a supervisory role directly overseeing a team of skilled craftsperson or building maintenance personnel
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Valid and current Florida’s Driver’s License
- Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver II Plan. Driver license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
- All local and state licenses and certifications required for applicable trade
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Facilities Management, Business Management or Construction Management or related field, from an accredited institution
- Seven years’ experience in the areas of facilities maintenance, construction, or plant operations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervision of assigned personnel. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; training employees; evaluating performance; and interviewing, testing, hiring, and assignment of personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as light work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
Cold: The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Hazards: The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
Oils: The worker is subject to oils. There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
Heavy equipment, hand and power tools of all kinds, gauges and electronic testers, ladders and scaffolding, lawn care equipment, furniture moving equipment, pallet jacks, dollies and other loading dock equipment, golf carts and utility vehicles, HVAC equipment, electrical panels, emergency generators, and general office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
