Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

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Job Title:  

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Agency:

Department of Education

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007024

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is hiring an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for the Georgia Academy for the Blind located in Macon, Georgia. Under general supervision, this position will manage the maintenance department and oversee the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the facility. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to maintenance staff and help ensure the facility is maintained in a safe and effective manner.

Description of Duties

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, and oversee facility maintenance, repairs, renovations, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including HVAC equipment and building systems.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors performing construction, repairs, cleaning, and other facility services.
• Inspect campus buildings, classrooms, dormitories, offices, grounds, and common areas to identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Perform or oversee general building, equipment, and minor plumbing repairs, as qualified.
• Monitor campus facilities, grounds, walkways, lighting, and parking areas for maintenance and safety concerns.
• Assist with identifying facility maintenance, repair, and budget needs.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues, including HVAC failures, water leaks, power outages, and other facility emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with established safety procedures, building codes, and applicable state and local requirements.
• Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment and perform physical duties such as standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and throughout the campus as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Technical training, vocational education, or certification in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related trade.
• Three or more years of building or facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining multiple buildings or a school, residential, institutional, or commercial campus.
• Experience coordinating contractors and preventive maintenance programs.
• Relevant trade licenses or certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of job-related experience in engineering, maintenance, renovation, and construction of facilities, including two (2) years as a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Fac Maintenance Engineer 3 (FEP042) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.