Coordinator 1 Nutrition Srvs Maintenance (Multiple Vacancies)

JOB SUMMARY

The Nutrition Services Maintenance Coordinator 1 is responsible for operational leadership of Nutrition Services maintenance operations. The Coordinator 1 oversees, plans, manages, and coordinates the work of skilled craftsmen (i.e. electricians, plumbers, maintenance helpers, repairers, and HVAC technicians) in school kitchens. The Coordinator 1 is responsible for facilitating communication and establishing relationships with school administration and staff, managing time and resources efficiently, organizing job assignments, providing technical assistance and training of maintenance personnel, and ensuring school kitchens are meeting local, state and federal code compliances.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures school facilities are functional, safe, clean, and well maintained.

2. Oversees, plans, manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of electricians, plumbers, maintenance helpers, repairers and HVAC technicians, and other relative trades for the school kitchens within assigned areas.

3. Meets regularly with principals and school administrators to informs them of the various issues (such as emergencies, work progress, and major repair work).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

4. Manages team to ensure adequate reports and responses to emergencies, equipment failures, and/or natural disasters.

5. Addresses employee issues and enforces board policy and procedures and safety regulations. Provides action plan when and if necessary.

Meets regularly with senior leadership to address field material and support needs to foster efficient operations.

6. Provides input on budgetary planning and financial oversight. Monitors the use and cost of labor and material within the area of his/her direction and effectively manages budgets. Reconfigures resources on as-needed basis to provide the most productive output from available resources.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Vocational/Technical/Business School preferred.

• Associate’s degree preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

*Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district

*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• SAP, Microsoft Office

• Office Equipment

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management both internal and external district.

• Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck)

• Must possess valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing with the State of Texas and HISD; May be required to use company vehicle to travel to and from assigned campuses.

• Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making.

• Professional certifications or memberships relevant to the industry or leadership role are desirable.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages. Accomplishes the majority of work objectives through the management of direct reports. Provides day-to-day direction to staff, meets schedules and resolves problems. Responsible for assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring application of policies and procedures. Required to meet departmental goals. Provides input to hiring, performance, and budget.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems – works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD’s policies and guidelines.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc.

Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.