Maintenance Manager - K12 Schools - Duval County School District, Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Duval County Public Schools
Direct Reports: 4 Maintenance Associates
Scope: Support of ~147 school locations across the district

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager oversees day‑to‑day facilities maintenance operations across Duval County Public Schools. This role provides leadership to a team of four associates and works hands‑on to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems, including heating, cooling, refrigeration, and general repairs. The position plays a key role in coordinating work, resolving maintenance issues, and delivering high‑quality support to school sites throughout the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and reviews work standards and procedures for maintenance staff in alignment with facility policies and operational practices.
• Plans and coordinates work schedules, assignments, and staffing levels to ensure appropriate operational coverage.
• Participates in interviewing, selection, onboarding, coaching, and performance feedback processes for maintenance personnel.
• Conducts routine inspections and evaluations of facility conditions and provides recommendations for corrective actions.
• Holds regular staff meetings and collaborates with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Schedules and coordinates major maintenance projects, ensuring required resources, materials, and personnel are in place.
• Updates work orders, documents findings, and records completed tasks in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including via mobile device.
• Supports the planning of maintenance activities by identifying labor needs, materials, timelines, and task dependencies.
• Performs maintenance tasks, repairs, adjustments, and inspections on mechanical, plumbing, and general building systems as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, identifies root causes, and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicates significant issues to appropriate leadership and assists in determining corrective strategies.
• Oversees contractor work, verifies completion, and identifies necessary follow‑up actions.
• Assists with facility modifications, small projects, and improvements.
• Responds to facility maintenance needs and assists in restoring normal operations.
• Completes preventive maintenance activities, inspections, rounds, and system checks.
• Identifies opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, asset reliability, and system performance.
• Ensures mechanical rooms, shops, and maintenance work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety expectations.
• Performs related duties as required to support facility operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities operations, or a related skilled trade within an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and related documentation.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment commonly used in facility maintenance.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license, if required for business purposes.

Experience

• Relevant experience in maintenance, facilities operations, or a related field.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.