Site Maintenance Foreman

Education/Certification Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid class "C" Texas driver's license, and be insurable by the district.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Preferred: Texas Structural Pest Control Board Commercial Applicators license.
• Required: Ability to organize, and coordinate multiple projects.  Knowledge of athletic field events and field layout procedures.  Knowledge of playground safety regulations and/or Consumer Product Safety Guidelines.  Exhibit strong communication, interaction, and leadership skills.  Knowledge of proper use of hand and power tools, machines and equipment used in the repair, maintenance and upkeep of a grounds operation.

Technology Proficiency Required:

• Basic computer operation preferred, e.g. word processing, use of Email.

Experience Required:

• Five (5) years experience in landscape, grounds or industry experience.
• Two (2) years verifiable experience in a supervisory capacity.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Concentration (detailed work), communicating (verbal/written, interpretive skill (policy, procedure, data), reasoning skills, understanding verbal instructions, analyzing, differentiating, memorizing, reading, coordinating, emotional control.

Function

Perform and supervise a variety of grounds maintenance operations to ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of school grounds and athletic facilities.  Perform other related work as may be required.

Reports To:

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Assign and coordinate grounds work with crew leaders daily.
• Inspect campuses daily for needed work and safety hazards; develop plans to correct problems.
• Issue, inventory and order grounds supplies.
• Establish a good working relationship with all facility and district personnel.
• Train and retrain grounds employees on proper grounds care procedures and the use and care of equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate goals, objectives for project work, and special assignments with crew leaders and employees as needed.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates.
• Checks to ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times.
• Assures that proper time, material and work related data is noted on all work orders.
• Assumes responsibility for the quality control of all work done.
• Assume all other duties assigned to serve the needs as determined to be in the best interest of the CCISD.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lifting (heavy, 45 pounds or over), carrying (heavy, 45 pounds or over), stooping, walking, climbing (stairs, ladders, scaffold, ramps), balancing, crouching, kneeling, pulling, crawling, working in confined areas, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, visual acuity, driving (car, truck, bus).
• Outside temperature extremes, noises, vibrating, slippery surfaces, sunlight, works around moving objects, kneeling, chemical exposure (asbestos, fumes, vapors, gases, dusts, smoke, etc.), inside, humidity extremes, low or intense illumination, microwaves, uneven surfaces, works with hands in water, works around machinery with moving parts, works alone, prolonged or irregular hours, biological exposure (insects, mold, fungi, bacteria, animals, plants, etc.).

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an inclusive, list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.
All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.
For assistance contact:
Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581
Teacher Applicant Specialist
Heather.Ybarbo@c