Mechanical Trades Supervisor, Seals

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/ Maintenance Supervisor

Date Posted:
6/6/2025

Location:
Livonia Public Schools - Maintenance Department

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED

District:
&nbsp Livonia Public Schools

&nbsp&nbsp Mechanical Trades Supervisor, SEALS

LOCATION: Maintenance Department
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediate Opening
POSTING DATES: 6/6/2025-until filled

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre-K post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing youre helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The districts contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional cash in lieu of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members.
  • Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Annual work clothing allowance.
• Earn overtime pay beyond 8 hours per day.
• Paid act of God days, such as snow days.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Additionally, the children of employees living outside the districts attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work directly for the supervisor of Maintenance.
2. Must have a thorough working knowledge of boilers and boiler systems, electrical and electrical systems, air conditioning and air conditioning systems, and plumbing and plumbing systems.
3. Must have experience and ability to organize and direct the work of others.
4. Must have an excellent attendance record.
5. Will be responsible for the daily supervision of the employees assigned in their department.
6. Will be assigning work tasks on a daily basis.
7. Will be evaluating existing staff.
8. Will be involved in (with recommendations and evaluations) the selections of replacement personnel.
9. Will be in charge of management and control of the work request backlog.
10. Will be involved in the planning and project management of district projects.
11. Will be required to evaluate and make recommendations for the correction of site and building deficiencies.
12. Will be responsible for the material/supplies/budgeting control and ordering within their sub-department.
13. Will be responsible for work areas and equipment; to include cleanliness, organization, maintenance and repair and replacement of equipment.
14. Computer skills are required. Use of email and the work order request system are necessary on a daily basis.

This will be a working supervisory position. Employee selected for this position must have an understanding of consensus decision making and be willing to work in that type of environment. Supervisor will be involved in strategic planning of district maintenance and construction projects as well as the monitoring and control of department backlogs. Evaluation and corrective actions for work (quality and timeliness of schedules) performed by staff and outside vendors is part of this assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Regular working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. All maintenance employees are subject to call in 24 hours per day, any day of the week, and must work the necessary hours required. An outstanding attendance record is a must.

Specific details involved in the position will be discussed with the administrator during the interview and at the time of hiring for the position.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the Livonia Public Schools School District and the Supervisory Employees Association, Livonia Schools .

APPLICATIONS :

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at .... The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at ....

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