| Director,
Division of School Plant Operations |
0330 |
| Under direction, is responsible
for planning and administering the countrywide school
plant operations program and for ensuring that schools
and buildings are safe and clean and that heating and
air conditioning equipment is in proper operating condition.
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| Thorough knowledge of the Board of Education, local,
state, and federal laws, rules, policies, regulations
and procedures dealing with building operations. Thorough
knowledge of school plant and building service practices,
procedures and methods. Ability to plan, administer,
and maintain effective and efficient school plant and
building service programs for MCPS. Excellent organizational
ability. Excellent oral and written communications and
human relations skills.
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| Master's degree from an accredited college or university
with course work emphasis in general school administration
and school plant operations required. Progressive supervisory
responsibility for plan operations functions in a large
private or government organization preferred. Other
combinations of applicable education, training, and
experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and
skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Ability to respond to emergency situations at any time
and to work unusual hours or overtime as required. |
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Plans and administers the overall function of school
plant operations.
Evaluates work progress and operational efficiency,
and initiates improvements where possible.
Allocates and is accountable for budgeted resources,
including positions and funds.
Establishes work schedules and standards and manages
custodial supply and equipment accounts.
Prepares, submits, and justifies annual budgets.
Coordinates the indoor air quality program with other
responsible units.
TITLE: Director, Division of School Plant Operations
CODE: 0295
Coordinates use of schools by outside groups with the
Interagency Coordinating Board. Particular emphasis
is placed on insuring the availability of building service
coverage of schools when activities occur and on the
tasks to be performed by building service employees.
Ensures that the programs for completion of preventative
and minor maintenance work by building service personnel
and completion of maintenance work orders by building
service managers are properly implemented, documented
and carried out.
Interfaces with the Division of Maintenance to coordinate
these programs and resolve questions.
Responsible for the implementation of Continuous Improvement
(CI) and strategic planning initiatives.
Has responsibility for the formal training of building
service employees in school plant operations.
Plans and coordinates workshops embracing the use of
modern cleaning equipment and techniques, efficient
use of supplies and equipment, fire prevention and safety,
and performance of minor maintenance activities.
Provides technical assistance to school principals
on school plant operations matters.
Evaluates employees assigned to the Division of School
Plant Operations in accordance with current evaluation
procedures.
Coordinates and supports school-based administrators
in the supervision and evaluation of school-based plant
operations personnel.
Performs related work as required. |
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