Job: Physical Plant Manager

The following is a composite representation of the actual positions which make up this classification. It is not intended to cover all possible job requirements or job factors which, if applicable, are included by reference. Lines of supervision and reporting are as shown on an organizational chart.

A. Position Definition & Summary:
Under direction of a supervisor, has charge of preventive and corrective building maintenance programs and activities, including painting, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, steam fitting, and in some instances, building construction, grounds keeping, and automotive maintenance work; does related work as required. Is on 24-hour call to respond to emergencies.

B. Position Expectations and Essential Functions:
Inspects buildings to note hazardous conditions, malfunctioning and broken fixtures, appliances, equipment and structures, and other significant conditions.

Ascertains the nature and probable cost of needed repair work and prepares estimates of the staff, equipment, materials, supplies, and time required to complete such work; obtains the personnel required and sees that needed repairs are made.

Makes and carries out plans for the effective utilization of available funds, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Supervises or directly performs the painting of wood, metal, brick, cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior of buildings; supervises the staining, varnishing, and refinishing of cabinets, desks, chairs, and other equipment and furnishings, and the painting and repainting of pipes, radiators, tin roofs, and other types of iron work.

Supervises or directly performs the repair and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement, and concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, foundations, and other types of masonry, plastering, and stone work.

Supervises or directly performs the repair and maintenance of buildings and of office furniture, screens, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, floors, and other carpentry work.

As required, supervises or directly performs grounds keeping work.

As required, supervises or directly performs building construction work.

As required, supervises or directly performs automotive maintenance functions.

Obtains, stores, safeguards, records, distributes, and supervises the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

Plans and organizes the work of the organizational unit.

Supervises or directly performs the repair and maintenance of water, drainage, waste, and gas line defective closet bowls, wash basins and urinals; and malfunctioning radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines, and other types of plumbing and steam fitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery.

Prepares factual reports.

Establishes and maintains essential building maintenance records and files pertaining to equipment, materials, supplies, repairs made, work done, costs, and time spent.

Participates in escape apprehension activities and in activities related to responding to other types of emergencies

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems.

C. Position Requirements:
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and maintenance, of household, office, and buildings, including their equipment, appliances, machinery, and furnishings.

License:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the state where the work site is located only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

D. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of procedures related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of written preventive and corrective maintenance plans and systems.

Knowledge of the problems, procedures, and methods used in inspecting buildings to determine the presence of actual and/or potential hazards, malfunctioning and broken fixtures, appliances, furnishings, and structures; in determining the nature and extent of work to be done, and in estimating the funds, staff, equipment, materials, supplies, and time required.



E. Equipment Utilized

Various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems

F. Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All areas of the facility; work environment may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, dangerous machinery, chemicals, body fluids, falling objects, and aggressive verbal and physical behavior from students; and weather and temperature extremes.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as they relate to travel. The noise level is usually moderate as the primary work environment is a standard office setting.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the company undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.