Job Description

R-0288 Project Lead-Physical Plant Department
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R-0288 Reference# - 1185570585

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Posting Date: September 22, 2025

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Project Lead

REPORTS TO

Assistant Director of Physical Plant

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.




Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.


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ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a skilled position, which oversees remodeling, construction and maintenance projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This position also supervises HVAC, Electrical, Appliance and Plumbing Technicians and Contractors. Key responsibilities include planning and developing project scopes, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with safety codes and other regulations, and reporting on project progress, costs, and risks. Essential skills include leadership, organizational ability, budget management, timely project management, communication, and problem-solving. You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's campuses and buildings are kept to a presentable and excellent standard. You will thrive in a self-driven environment and work equally well with both management and team members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum ten (10) years accumulative painting, maintenance, landscaping carpentry, construction, plumbing, or electrical experience.

Minimum five (5) years supervisory experience.

Must possess valid State of Alabama Driver License and be able to be insured by AIDB insurance carrier

Must be able to read, work and interpret from architectural drawings and engineering prints.

Must be able to understand health and safety guidelines of hazardous materials or conditions, to include an understanding of a remediation program.

Must be able to work with hazardous material including fumes and airborne particles, toxic and nontoxic chemicals.

Must have general knowledge of principles applied in the care and use of tools and machinery, building components, hardware, flooring, ceramic tile, roof repair and materials, deep cleaning and maintenance programs.

Must have knowledge of safety codes and personal protection devices required on work sites.

Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction concepts and applicable codes

Must be able to work with all skilled trades in a professional manner

Must have the ability and competence to work unsupervised

Ability to troubleshoot in a commercial or residential building setting.

Must have knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, carpentry, painting and general plumbing.

A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system upon employment.

Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CDL License

Backhoe Certification

Experience with Project Management

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

The annual employment period will be 260 days to include such holidays, sick leave, insurance benefits, and other benefits as are established by the President and the Board of Trustees.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

SALARY: Scale C5 50 $24.81 - $29.88

260 DAYS

Direct deposit is required.

This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

October 6, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application