Manager, Maintenance Operations - Mechanical - Facilities - School Year 2026-2027

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Manager, Maintenance Operations - Mechanical

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education or equivalent training and field experience.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program such as HVAC, electrician, plumbing, or general trades carpenter or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a supervising capacity.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to speak, read, write and translate fluently in English highly desirable. Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Requirements for proper maintenance of District buildings. Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Extensive knowledge of MEP systems, general maintenance operations and construction principles.
• Must have good record-keeping techniques. Written and oral communications in English. Ability to effectively manage employees.
• Ability to plan, design, and implement maintenance programs. Ability to initiate and implement safety procedures.
• Ability to estimate materials and supplies. Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines. Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to train and manage personnel.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Communication and Support:

• Confer with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Manage workers engaged in maintaining the facility's structure, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, HVAC, electrical, and control systems. Must have knowledge in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Prioritize maintenance and repair projects and make work order assignments to subordinate staff accordingly.
• Provide information and advice for updating of facilities during construction, making repairs or improving maintenance programs.
• Maintain historical records of building maintenance and repair projects.
• Manage workers by assisting other departments as requested, including moving of furniture and storing of supplies.
• Monitor the Building Automation System (BAS).

Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain maintenance budgets and cost.
• Use computerized work order system to manage work, prepare spreadsheets and other documents to assist in work and budget management.

Personnel and Contract Management:

• Manage multiple supervisors of various trade workers at multiple locations throughout the district.
• Manage various contracts related to areas of responsibility.

Inspection:

• Inspect buildings and systems to determine condition and scope of necessary repairs of programmatic maintenance.
• Perform inspections of buildings playground equipment.

Other: 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Use strength to lift items needed up to 50 pounds to perform the functions of the job.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders.
• Frequent districtwide travel.