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This Job Posting is for the 2025 - 2026 School Year 245 Day Contract Facilities Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Manager Assignment: Facilities Department, Maintenance Services Team Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalency; New Mexico Journeyman and Sprinkler Licenses; Five (5) years hands-on experience in grounds maintenance, to include riding mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and other mechanical equipment associated with grounds maintenance; Five (5) years experience managing or supervising employees; Three (3) years experience in the programming and operation of direct digital control (DDC) systems; and Current New Mexico Drivers License with insurable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Trade or Vocational School Training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding of backflow systems; Knowledge of plumbing concepts, including knowledge of water valves, piping, pumps, pressure relief valves, and backflow preventers; Extensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Extensive knowledge reading and interpreting schematics, contract documents, and specifications; Experience in operating 20-foot trailers; Experience in operating backhoe and skid steer experience; Experience in synthetic turf; Knowledge in maintaining all types of grasses; Ability to foster a cooperative work environment; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; Advanced verbal and written communication skills; Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns; Ability to analyze and evaluate complex issues and develop creative, responsive solutions; Ability to train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments; Knowledge of cost estimating; Knowledge of understanding of the design and implementation of building preventive and predictive maintenance programs; Knowledge of building trades management principles, methods and techniques; Ability to implement and enforce safety programs and protocols; Ability to coordinate and supervise vendors; Knowledge of all federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to construction and maintenance; Must be able to read and organize operation manuals; Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and efficiently; and Strong computer skills, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Essential Job Responsibilities Provides excellent customer service; Reviews and assigns work order to appropriate grounds maintenance staff; Reviews completed work orders to insure proper completion and quality control; Performs scheduling of multiple school events in DDC system; Directs annual maintenance programs to include off-season testing/overhaul of heating and refrigeration systems and associated control systems as well as season start-up and shutdown; Trains grounds maintenance employees on safety, procedures and polices; Upon approval of supervisor, purchases supplies as needed to perform work; Assists in developing scopes of work for maintenance repair projects in order to gain price quotes from contractors; Coordinates and performs quality control of contractors hired to perform grounds maintenance repairs; Dispatches and schedules contractors for regular and emergency work upon approval by supervisor; Assists in preparing job estimates and prioritizing materials, time, and labor, required to complete assignments in a safe, effective and efficient manner; Receives and accurately records all work performed in the District electronic work order system. Properly accounts for costs including hours worked, materials used and contracted services used to complete work order; Uses and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles assigned and assures that all is maintained and used safely as outlined by manufacturer and or preventative maintenance procedures; Performs all work using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Maintenance Safety Plan; Assists and advises Maintenance Director in planning projects; Complies with state-approved New Mexico Administrative Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession and the RRPS Employee Standards of Conduct and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies, and local, state and federal regulations; and Performs related duties consistent with job description and assignment as assigned. Work Hours: (8) Hours Per day/245 day contract. Supervisor may assign additional work hours. Employee is required to perform On-Call duties. Employee is required to perform Emergency Call-Back. Application Procedure The following documents MUST be attached to your application packet before it will be available for review. You will not be eligible for employment if your packet is incomplete. High School Diploma or GED Certificate; Resume; and Current New Mexico Drivers License. An Equal Opportunity Employer Salary information can be found here Rio Rancho Public Schools

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