Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor 

Supervisor: Superintendent/Superintendent's Designee

Contract Length: 240 Days
Job Classification: Exempt
Job Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing the daily maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all school division facilities, grounds, and related systems. As the lead and primary full-time maintenance staff member, this position combines supervisory, operational, and hands-on responsibilities to ensure that buildings, furnishings, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained in support of instructional programs and school operations. The Maintenance Supervisor works collaboratively with custodial and maintenance employees, prioritizes and completes work orders, responds to emergencies, and ensures compliance with safety standards, regulations, and division policies.

Essential Duties
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

1.  Performs and oversees inspection, maintenance, and repair of school buildings, structures, systems, and furnishings.
2. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, masonry, and general repairs.
3. Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing facilities, including water, gas, oil, and sewage lines.
4. Performs construction, repair, and finishing of structures, fixtures, and furnishings to maintain safe and functional learning environments.
5. Operates woodworking equipment, hand tools, power tools, and maintenance machinery safely and effectively.
6. performs and coordinates seasonal grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weed control, planting, leaf removal, and snow and ice removal.
7. Ensures walkways, parking areas, playgrounds, and outdoor facilities are safe, accessible, and properly maintained year-round.
8. Maintains basic inventory records and reports supply, equipment, and repair needs to the Superintendent or designee.
9. Manage and recommend budget and finance decisions.

 Supervision and Workflow Management

1. Provides day-to-day direction and oversight to a part-time Maintenance Worker.
2. Assigns tasks, coordinates schedules, and prioritizes work orders to ensure timely completion of maintenance needs.
3. Balances supervisory responsibilities with hands-on completion of maintenance and repair tasks.
4. Monitors work quality and ensures tasks are completed in accordance with safety standards and division expectations.

Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Response

1. Complies with and enforces all safety rules, regulations, and best practices.
2. Promotes safe work habits and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
3. Responds to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours calls, inclement weather events, and urgent facility issues, as required.
4. Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Communication and Collaboration

1. Communicates effectively within the established chain of command regarding maintenance needs, progress, and concerns.
2. Works collaboratively with school administrators, division leadership, and staff to support daily operations and special events.
3. Promotes a respectful, professional work environment and positive interactions with staff, students, and the community.

Other Duties 

1. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other appropriate administrator.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator aligned with the mission and vision of Essex County Public Schools.

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.  
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)
High school diploma or equivalent required and one to three years of general maintenance experience preferred; basic competencies in reading, math, oral, and written communication;
physical strength, dexterity, ability, and desire to complete required duties;
knowledge of common practices, tools, and terminology of general maintenance.
Certifications: Electrical and/or HVAC � preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 
Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to operate equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift 50 pounds; to bend, stoop and reach overhead.
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Supervision Exercised: 

Maintenance Workers