Maintenance Supervisor- 1.0 FTE

  • Fayette County Public Schools
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION – Maintenance Supervisor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Class Code: 7435

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade * : G 20

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: Assigned Staff

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work for one or more trades groups; train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee day-to-day maintenance activities to assure the proper and efficient maintenance and repair of District buildings and facilities.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned maintenance and skilled trades staff; assign and review work and participate in the selection of new personnel as assigned.
  • Develop and prepare work schedules; review maintenance reports and work orders; prioritize and coordinate duties and assignments to assure effective workflow and facilitate operations; coordinate responses to emergency calls.
  • Prepare and maintain records, files, logs and reports related to personnel, inventory, supplies, work requests, work performed, and safety issues as assigned.
  • Conduct inspections of buildings and facilities to determine maintenance and repair needs and quality of work performed; recommend the removal of fire, safety or health hazards including asbestos-related issues; instruct staff in safe work practices.
  • Participate in the establishment and implementation of a systematic preventive maintenance program; investigate vandalism as necessary.
  • Assist in determining needed equipment, materials and supplies for the District maintenance operations; requisition a wide variety of supplies, maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Communicate with vendors, contractors and inspectors regarding maintenance operations and activities, materials, specifications, scheduling and District policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Methods, materials, and equipment used in the various building maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, heating and ventilating and air conditioning as assigned.
  • Building construction practices and laws governing the construction and repair of public buildings.
  • Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
  • Health and safety regulations.
  • Applicable State, County and City laws, codes and regulations related to building and grounds maintenance operations.
  • District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

  • Perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance operations and activities.
  • Plan, organize, schedule, assign and review maintenance work.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
  • Prioritize and schedule work.
  • Read, interpret and work from construction drawings and blueprints.
  • Estimate materials and labor costs.
  • Plan, lie out, direct and control a maintenance work program involving diversified activities.
  • Work independently with little direction.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Perform heavy physical labor.
  • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
  • Four years increasingly responsible skilled maintenance experience related to assigned area of responsibility preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

  • Valid Kentucky driver's license required

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. · Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. · Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds · Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

7/2011
7/2012
12/2014
6/2025

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Job ID: 479639361
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025

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