Qualifications

• College degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• Five years of related experience
• Evidence of success in a leadership role
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in computer business applications
• Ability to plan and schedule activities on multiple sites
• Working knowledge of school operations as related to health and life safety
• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, budgeting, bidding and contracts
• Ability to work on a computer over a major portion of the day
• May be required to lift, carry, and transport materials up to 30 lbs

Benefits

• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations / Maintenance / Grounds/Manager
• Work Days: 261
• Reports To: Director of Plant Operations
• JD Revision Date: 3/7/2023
• Supervises: As Assigned
• The primary purpose of this position is to assume comprehensive responsibility for the planning, coordinating, organization, direction and management of multi-discipline projects, regulatory compliance and training
• Assume the responsibility for implementation of governmental regulations and board policy with respect to environmental health and safety compliance
• Function with minimal supervision and administrative independence
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities is a requirement
• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between outside groups, governmental agencies, district administrators, and staff
• Provide timely responses to all correspondences, inquiries and requests from stakeholders both in and outside of the organization
• Coordinate the activities of assigned functions with other organizational units as necessary
• Coordinate and monitor implementation of all regulatory compliance needs and programs
• Serve as district representative in communication with regulatory agencies
• Review newly promulgated regulations to assure the district's compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Respond to building occupant health and safety concerns
• Complete air monitoring and environmental testing and prepare related reports and studies as required or assigned
• Conduct routine environmental inspections of district facilities and solicit building team input as needed to monitor regulatory compliance
• Plan, coordinate and supervise multi-discipline or multi-vendor special projects, providing inspections, project oversight, quality assurance, project close-out, cost monitoring and cost control
• Manage asbestos programs and act as the district's designated person
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance regarding hazardous materials and wastes
• Develop, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance and hazard management programs, including, respiratory protection, hazardous energy lockout, confined space entry, laboratory safety, radon, indoor air quality, and pesticide application
• Develop, manage and continuously update right-to-know programs for all affected employees, including training, chemical inventories and procurement of safety data sheets (SDS)
• Implement and maintain regulatory compliance for lead in paint and drinking water
• Assist in the procurement of services/products through the bid process and Board approval
• Initiate and coordinate in-service and staff development programs for the purpose of improving compliance and safety of all Plant Operations personnel
• Assist in development and monitoring of assigned budget and ensure that funds are properly allocated and invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Assist the director in developing departmental policies and procedures
• Respond to 24-hour/day emergency calls and implement appropriate response actions
• Other duties as assigned