Building Operations & Construction Director Department: Department of Facilities, Inventory & Safety Classification: Unlicensed Staff Terms of Employment: Full time - 219 Days FLS Status: EXEMPT This is an unlicensed position assigned to the classified salary schedule POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, coordinates, schedules, supervises, and inspects the work of Building Operations & Construction Supervisor, journeyman and building superintendents working on new construction, rehabilitation/modernization projects, building operations, maintenance and repairs. Oversees annual supplies and maintenance contract bidding, facilities planning updates and estimates, and updating of the five-year capital improvement plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Surveys and inspects sites and projects to determine material and labor needs and cost estimates. Assists in project design, plan review and permitting of both in-house projects and contracted services. Prepares diagrams and drawings of work to be done; and submits same for plan review and permitting of "In House" projects. Plans, schedules, supervises, and inspects the work of skilled workers (i.e., electricians, plumbers, carpenters, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technicians, roofers, painters, etc.), skilled trade assistants, and contract service employees in conjunction with work inspected by the Clerk of the Works. Recommends approval or disapproval of payments for contracted services on projects. Coordinates work schedules with school activities, other Elko County School District trades, and outside agencies. Confers with architects, engineers, facility planners, and other District staff, regarding construction projects. Researches equipment and/or material and assists with the development of specifications. Records and maintains a daily log of project activities. Maintains and updates the District's Long-Range Facilities Plan; 5 - Year Capital Improvement Plan, and project estimates. Develops and organizes long-range, on-going, and preventative maintenance plans and programs for sites, building and equipment, including procedures for receipt and assignment of maintenance work orders and for equipment maintenance and replacement programs. Plans, organizes and implements long and short-term programs and activities designed to enhance grounds keeping, maintenance and custodial programs and services. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of District water and waste water facilities. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of District geothermal heating systems. Communicates with vendors/contractors regarding the order and purchase of equipment and materials. Monitors supplies inventory and initiates requests for equipment, supplies, and materials. Plans new or modifies existing installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, or to avoid hazards. Responsible for the safe disposal of hazardous materials. Responsible for the District's Safety, Safety Training and Inspection programs. May provide first aid and or Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when necessary. Provides evaluation of assigned staff. Serves as the District's ADA Administrator. Serves as the District's Asbestos Administrator, overseeing the District's Certified Asbestos Program and Inspectors. Serves as the District Liaison on the City of Elko Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Represents the District at City or County Planning, Council, or Commission Meetings as necessary. Performs annual facility custodial and building superintendent staffing calculations. Assumes all other duties and tasks as may be assigned. The District reserves the right to alter the content of the job description to reflect changes to the job or services provided. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrates a working knowledge of the International Building Codes (IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA National Building Codes, Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), etc. Must have the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, codes and other material pertinent to construction. Working knowledge of construction materials, means and methods. Knowledge of building components and systems. Ability to coordinate and schedule multiple trades and/or craft projects and maintenance activities. Basic computer skills in work processing, spreadsheet and email programs; use of AutoCAD is preferable. Good oral and written communication skills; able to read and interpret written information and relate such information to others. Ability to learn and apply work procedures. Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to develop and apply operating, safety and work procedures. Ability to troubleshoot systems. Ability to research and provide cost estimate information. Ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to perform strenuous and physical work. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to work flexible hours and shifts. Ability to withstand heights and perform work safely. Ability to work cooperatively with the Board of Trustees, District Administration, employees, vendors and the public. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply sage work methods. Ability to Supervise and evaluate employees. Ability to meet predetermined deadlines. Oversight of the District's Asbestos Administrator and Inspectors. (Could assume the duties of the District's Asbestos Administrator; requires certification). Assumes the duties of the District's ADA Administrator. Maintains personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training. The ability to work on remote sites for long periods of time, full-time if necessary and over-time as required. Licenses and Certificates: Have or have the ability to obtain in a timely manner: Certificate of Registration(F-Fire Alarm/Protective Signaling Systems), NEC Code Certification, HVAC Universal Certification, 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Card, OSHA Asbestos Administrator License/Certification Card (If it is desired that this position also serves as the Asbestos Administrator) Valid State of Nevada Driver's License Physical Demands: 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. Strength: Medium/Heavy - Exert force 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up 10-20 lbs. constantly. Involves significant standing, walking and pushing or pulling. Stamina to remain seated and maintains concentration for an extended period of time. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, via video conference, or over the telephone. Environmental conditions vary from a climate-controlled office setting to work outdoors with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Able to operate tools, equipment and machinery as found on a typical construction site. Work Environment: This position requires employees to work in and around students and staff. Employees must be professional and use proper decorum, language and exhibit a positive attitude in dealing with those who are essentially our customers. Must be available to communicate with and provide guidance and support to subordinate employees in emergency situations on a 24-hour basis. Employees must be willing and able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, and often must change their approach or method to best fit a given situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. This position requires supervisors to work at various locations without direct supervision. Supervisors must be depended upon to follow instructions, keep commitments and take responsibility for their own actions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment. Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.