Maintenance Supervisor

BERKELEY SCHOOLS
Berkeley, California United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 22, 2026
  • Salary: 8421.6 - 10231.2 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Building Maintenance
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Job Description

    THE HOURS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE FROM 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

    BASIC FUNCTION: Organize and direct operations and activities involved in the general and preventive maintenance and repair of designated buildings, facilities and equipment on an assigned day or night shift; organize and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas; coordinate personnel, communications and information to meet organizational needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; assist in the development of the District's Preventive Maintenance Program and related components; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

    REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    • Organize and direct operations and activities involved in the general and preventive maintenance and repair of designated buildings, facilities and equipment on an assigned day or night shift; assist in assuring related activities comply with established laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

    • Organize and direct grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas; coordinate activities to assure grounds are maintained in a safe and clean condition; assure related activities comply with established policies and procedures

    • Coordinate personnel, communications and information to meet organizational needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; confer with staff regarding maintenance and repair needs, projects and work order status; assure proper and timely resolution of maintenance and repair issues

    • Inspect facilities and enforce appropriate safety practices; confer with Principal and managers to discuss preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, work orders and related matters; develop and implement the District's Preventive Maintenance Program and related components; assure timely completion of projects

    • Organize and direct the implementation of landscaping and gardening construction, maintenance, repair and enhancement projects; estimate labor, material and equipment requirements for projects; monitor, assess and modify activities in response to project progress

    • Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; assign employee duties and review work to assure compliance with established guidelines and procedures

    • Monitor progress of maintenance and repair projects; inspect completed projects for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established work orders and specifications; review reports and work orders to determine material, labor, equipment and time requirements

    • Coordinate activities to assure facilities are maintained in a safe condition; receive process and prioritize work orders; oversee preventative maintenance functions; coordinate response to emergency maintenance and repair needs

    • Participate in the development and implementation of maintenance projects; coordinate projects with vendors and outside contractors; review work of outside contractors to assure compliance with established standards, contracts and specifications

    • Prepare and distribute a variety of correspondence in the coordination of maintenance and repair activities; assist with the preparation of contract specifications as requested; review, interpret and recommend changes to project plans, blueprints and specifications

    • Serve as a technical resource to personnel concerning maintenance and repair operations, projects and activities; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information regarding related laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

    • Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records and files related to work orders, projects, financial activity, inventory, inspections, personnel, attendance and assigned duties; prepare and distribute the District's Preventive Maintenance Report according to established timelines

    • Communicate with personnel, outside organizations and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

    • Operate a variety of equipment including computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work

    • Monitor and assure adequate levels of maintenance and repair equipment and supplies; coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies as appropriate; prepare purchase requisitions and process invoices

    • Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned

    OTHER DUTIES:

    Perform related duties as assigned

    KNOWLEDGE OF:

    Organization and direction of operations and activities involved in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities and equipment

    Organization and direction of grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas

    Grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding

    Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the building maintenance trades

    Requirements of maintaining buildings, facilities and equipment in good repair

    Applicable building codes, ordinances, requirements, regulations and safety precautions

    Inventory practices and procedures

    Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe condition

    Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities

    Oral and written communication skills

    Principles and practices of supervision and training

    Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

    Operation of a computer and assigned software

    Technical aspects of field of specialty

    ABILITY TO:

    Organize and direct operations and activities involved in the general maintenance and repair of designated buildings, facilities and equipment

    Coordinate personnel, communications and information to meet organizational needs and assure smooth and efficient activities

    Organize and direct of grounds maintenance and gardening activities involved in the beautification of grounds and landscaped areas

    Plan, develop and implement landscaping and gardening projects

    Train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel

    Inspect projects for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established specifications

    Estimate material, labor, equipment and time requirements

    Monitor and assure adequate levels of maintenance and repair equipment and supplies

    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

    Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

    Operate a computer and assigned office equipment

    Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines

    Meet schedules and time lines

    Work independently with little direction

    Plan and organize work

    Prepare records and reports related to assigned activities

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in building maintenance or a related field and four years journey-level experience in two or more of the maintenance trades including at least two years working at the level of a Lead Maintenance Engineer or similar

    LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    Valid California driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and proof of insurance

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ENVIRONMENT:

    Indoor and outdoor work environment

    Driving a vehicle to conduct work

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Hearing and speaking to exchange information

    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

    Seeing to inspect projects and read a variety of materials

    Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects typically weighing 50 - 75 pounds

    Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

    Walking to inspect projects

    EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

    The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

    The testing process may consist of a written exam, an oral exam, a performance exam, a structured interview (SI), a qualification appraisal interview (QAI), an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E), and/or any combination thereof.

    All tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending on a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

    All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

    As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes,

    EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

    FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%

    SECOND EXAMINATION*: 50%

    *Administered only to those who pass the first examination.

    OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

    SALARIES: All salaries, as stated, are based on present information and are subject to change. The hiring rate shall be the first step of the schedule except for classes where recruitment efforts have indicated difficulty in recruiting at that step. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

    Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

    The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

    The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

    The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

    Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

    2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

    Berkeley, CA 94702

    Phone: 510-486-9338

    Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

    Closing Date/Time: Thu, 14 May 2026
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Berkeley Unified School District
    • Berkeley Unified School District

    About the District

    Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education.  In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order.  What you should know about our District:

     

    • Students are our priority.
    • We take pride in our diversity.
    • We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students.
    • We treat each other with respect and act with integrity.

    Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States.

    The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s:

    • Excellence
    • Equity
    • Engagement
    • Enrichment

    Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families

    Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes

    Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community

    Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports

    Parent and Community Involvement
    The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life.  This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children.

    Public Support
    Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes.

    Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present)

    Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010.

    • Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010)
    • Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010)

    Very Low Class Size
    Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average.

    • All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375.
    • The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1.
    • The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1.

    Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations.  Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.

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