Health and Safety/Facility Operations Specialist
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
POSITION TITLE: Health and Safety/Facility Operations Specialist
REPORTS TO: Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs detailed work assisting with planning, management, and facilitating health and safety and facility operations programs, custodial/grounds staff, maintenance, budgeting, and improvement of District equipment and facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Buildings & Grounds Operations.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in the development and implementation of procedures and methods regarding the care, cleaning and maintenance of district building, equipment, and grounds.
2. Assists with developing and recommending operational strategies for cost avoidance, energy conservation and efficiency, and the health and safety of building occupants.
3. Maintain health and safety management programs and MNOSHA compliance activities.
4. Implement procedures for identifying, analyzing, and controlling hazards, minimizing risks, and training school district staff on safe work practices.
5. Assists with the scheduling and assignment of repairs and routine maintenance.
6. Conduct ongoing inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with custodial cleaning standards.
7. Conduct periodic workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and safety concerns.
8. Implementing and monitoring programs and policies related to facility operations.
9. Serve as a liaison with faculty, administrators, and support personnel in discussing needs and/or problems relating to facility operations.
10. Assisting in the supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of custodial and grounds staff.
11. Assisting in the coordination, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of departmental trainings.
12. Assisting with monitoring of all district automation systems to maintain comfort of building occupants and ensuring efficient energy usage.
13. Maintain professional growth and expertise in facility operations.
14. Performing other related duties incidental to the work described within the job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or GED
2. Valid MN Driver’s License
3. Second Class boilers license, with a First Class boilers license within two years.
4. 5 years of experience in facility operations or related field.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of facility operations and management.
6. Knowledge of federal, state, and District regulations and guidelines covering public school buildings, maintenance, construction, and health and safety, and the ability to apply those regulations and guidelines to ensure the District remains in compliance.
7. Effective project management and problem-solving skills.
8. Strong team motivation, conflict management, and organizational skills.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
10. Skilled in the use of Power Point, Word, Excel, and other computer software programs.
11. Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work in a team environment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or a related field
2. Vocational training in heating, ventilating and air conditioning
3. Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity
4. Experienced in building automation systems and preventive maintenance programs
5. Certified Pool Operator License
WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and
vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually
low but could be loud, depending on the situation.
B. Physicals Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance; push, pull and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
C. Work Hours and Schedules:
• Primarily daytime hours
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• 12 month position
WAGES: Salary range $70,000-$75,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is an individual contract and will have competitive health insurance, vacation, and other benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
External Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Applications accepted until May 13, 2022.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District 12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014