Job Description

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POSITION PROPERTIES
Position Title
Campus Operations Supervisor
Schedule / Grade
Salaried Support/Grade 5
Job Code
96SUPVR642
FLSA
Exempt
Calendar
ADSUP-S
Benefits
Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)
Contract Type
Notification
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Revised Date
09/03/2025
PURPOSE
The Campus Operations Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for multiple school sites within an assigned area/zone, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and supportive of teaching and learning. The role supervises maintenance/trades staff, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety), manages contractors, and partners closely with principals and Custodial Services to deliver consistent service standards across campuses using the District's CMMS/work-order processes.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Area maintenance leadership & staffing: Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance/trades technicians across assigned schools; coordinate substitutes/float support within maintenance; conduct performance feedback and evaluations; coach for high standards of customer service and equity.

• Preventive & corrective maintenance: Manage PM schedules and work orders for building envelopes, interiors, finishes, and systems; troubleshooting issues; assign work to in-house trades and vendors; verify quality and closeout.

• Systems & life-safety compliance: Oversee inspections and timely repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems; maintain documentation to meet codes, policies, and audit requirements.

• Grounds & exterior areas: Coordinate grounds care, snow/ice response, sidewalks, parking lots, stormwater features, and athletic/exterior areas for safety, appearance, and function.

• Contractor coordination: Obtain quotes; scope and schedule vendor work; oversee on-site performance; verify invoices against deliverables; support small projects and minor renovations in occupied buildings.

• Budget & inventory: Assist with budgeting; control maintenance parts, tools, and equipment; ensure assets and consumables are tracked and safeguarded.

• Data & CMMS: Use the District's work-order system to prioritize, assign, and track work; analyze KPIs (e.g., response time, PM completion, work backlog, repeat calls) to drive continuous improvement and transparency.

• Stakeholder communication: Serve as primary facilities/maintenance point-of-contact for assigned principals; communicate schedules, impacts, and status updates; coordinate event setups/returns in collaboration with Custodial Services.

• Custodial coordination (no supervision): Conduct joint campus readiness walk-throughs with Custodial leadership; align maintenance tasks with cleaning schedules; coordinate access, safety, and event logistics so instructional spaces meet District standards.

• Safety & emergency response: Enforce safety practices; lead incident response for facilities issues; participate in after-hours/on-call rotation.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Director of Facilities & Construction
Supervises: Maintenance/trades technicians assigned to area/zone; contractors and vendors while on site.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Six (6) to eight (8) years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance experience, including two (2) years in a lead/supervisory role over maintenance/trades staff.

• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), building trades, life-safety codes, and workplace safety practices.

• Proficiency with CMMS/work-order platforms and basic office software.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple sites and priorities.

• Valid Missouri driver's license; ability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Custodial Services to align maintenance work with cleaning/operations plans.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certifications such as CEFP, CFM, OSHA-10/30, EPA 608, CPSI; familiarity with building automation systems (BAS).

• Experience supervising public-sector maintenance/trades in K-12, higher-ed, healthcare, or similar multi-site environments.

Ideal

• Multi-site ("area/zone") leadership experience in a public school district with demonstrated improvements in PM completion, work-order response, and stakeholder satisfaction.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Language: Read and write in the English language; Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural; Write routine reports and memos; Respond to requests from staff members. These are essential functions of the job.
Computation: Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance. These are essential functions of the job.
Reasoning: Solve practical problems; Interpret instructions given orally or in writing by diagram, schedule, or form. These are essential functions of the job.
Technology: Minimal use of technology is required, including data entry into inventory records. These are essential functions of the job.
Other Skills and Abilities: The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others; Good personal hygiene; Excellent customer service skills. These are essential functions of the job.
Physical Demands: While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls and talk and hear; Frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel; Will continuously use hand strength to grasp and use tools and climb ladders; Must frequently lift or move 50 pounds; Will occasionally lift or move up to 90 pounds; Will frequently push or pull items such as desks, tables, bleachers and scrubbing machines; Specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision and depth perception. These are essential functions of the job.
Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential duty of this position.
Conditions and Environment: The duties of this job require the employee to regularly work indoors and occasionally works outdoors; Employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment; Employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemical; The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud. These are essential functions of the job.
Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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