Job Description:

WILLCOX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
480 North Bisbee Avenue
Willcox, Arizona 85643

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Maintenance and Transportation Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in delegating and assigning tasks based on team members' skills and competencies.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience in auto/truck mechanics and building trades required.
• Proven competence in the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered with Board approval.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Transportation and Maintenance Staff

JOB GOAL:
To ensure the district’s facilities are maintained at the highest operational standards, providing a safe, clean, and functional environment for educational activities while managing safe and efficient student transportation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance, repair, custodial, and transportation services across the district.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, groundskeeping, security, and custodial services for each facility.
• Regularly review and assess security protocols and recommend changes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, state regulations, and safety standards, including fire safety and insurance regulations.
• Maintain district warehouses and workshops in an organized, clean, and safe manner.
• Complete and submit required reports promptly.
• Conduct regular inspections of school buildings, grounds, and facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety, and security standards, recommending necessary improvements.
• Manage the budgets for transportation, maintenance, grounds, security, and custodial supplies and equipment.
• Recommend the purchase of vehicles, equipment, and supplies as necessary.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies for transportation, maintenance, and custodial services.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in transportation, facility management, and maintenance.
• Implement ongoing staff training programs focusing on safety, professional development, and job-specific training.
• Develop work schedules for department staff and review timecards for transportation and maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate vacation schedules for departmental staff.
• Supervise and assess work performed by external contractors, ensuring adherence to contract terms.
• Recruit, train, and supervise transportation and maintenance staff. Provide recommendations for hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Schedule and lead staff meetings to address training, morale, and operational issues.
• Collaborate with school principals and other district staff on transportation and facility-related matters.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of bus routes and schedules.
• Develop annual recommendations for future staffing and equipment needs.
• Consult with the Superintendent as necessary.
• Act as a liaison with parents regarding transportation and facilities-related concerns or requests.
• Obtain and maintain a valid CDL with a bus endorsement and operate school buses when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent to support district operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to hear and see (with corrected vision) within normal ranges to perform required tasks effectively.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, including tools and equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including repairs, cleaning, and general facility maintenance.

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in office equipment including computers preferred.
• Proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12-month work year, 10 hours per day.
• 12 days of vacation annually (for the first 5 years).
• 2 personal days per year.
• 12 sick leave days per year.
• Classified Supervisor Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the district’s policy on the evaluation of supervisors (GDO).