Introduction
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community
who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education
in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students
achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
The Maintenance Supervisor I is the Director of Facility Management. The position includes overseeing Engineering, Maintenance, and Housekeeping for daily operations and coordinating the Facility Master Plan to improve facilities for the School's educational program at the Columbia Campus and to maintain safe conditions for staff and students in the facilities.
POSITION DUTIES
Oversee the
Maintenance and Housekeeping departments. Inspect all buildings and facility
grounds to ensure equipment functionality and energy efficiency. Schedule and
review preventative maintenance and repairs. Coordinate major emergency
repairs. Coordinate feasibility, manpower, supplies, scheduling, and budgets
for special facility projects. Ensure that facilities are in compliance with
safety regulations involving elevators, fire alarms, fire sprinklers,
extinguishers, swimming pools, and boilers. Manage emergency repairs that may
affect the educational programs. Serve as the project manager for internal
facility projects and for Department of General Services facility renewal projects
and capital projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Eighth grade.
Experience: Six years experience in building maintenance or building construction trades including five years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes in the utility systems repair field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing to learn American Sign Language.
Experience with commercial building repairs or school settings.
Experience with specialty trades such as plumbing or electrical work.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes
will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date
and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be
directed to the following:
Mailing
Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box
894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
