The Nutrition Services Maintenance Coordinator 1 is responsible for operational leadership of Nutrition Services maintenance operations. The Coordinator 1 oversees, plans, manages, and coordinates the work of skilled craftsmen (i.e. electricians, plumbers, maintenance helpers, repairers, and HVAC technicians) in school kitchens. The Coordinator 1 is responsible for facilitating communication and establishing relationships with school administration and staff, managing time and resources efficiently, organizing job assignments, providing technical assistance and training of maintenance personnel, and ensuring school kitchens are meeting local, state and federal code compliances. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensures school facilities are functional, safe, clean, and well maintained .. Oversees, plans, manages, coordinates, and directs the activities of electricians, plumbers, maintenance helpers, repairers and HVAC technicians, and other relative trades for the school kitchens within assigned areas .. Meets regularly with principals and school administrators to informs them of the various issues (such as emergencies, work progress, and major repair work). MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED 4. Manages team to ensure adequate reports and responses to emergencies, equipment failures, and/or natural disasters .. Addresses employee issues and enforces board policy and procedures and safety regulations. Provides action plan when and if necessary. Meets regularly with senior leadership to address field material and support needs to foster efficient operations .. Provides input on budgetary planning and financial oversight. Monitors the use and cost of labor and material within the area of his/her direction and effectively manages budgets. Reconfigures resources on as-needed basis to provide the most productive output from available resources .. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. EDUCATION - Vocational/ Technical/ Business School preferred. - Associate’s degree preferred. - Bachelor’s degree preferred. - Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role. WORK EXPERIENCE - At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district - Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role. SKILL AND/ OR REQUIRED LICENSING/ CERTIFICATION - SAP, Microsoft Office - Office Equipment - Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management both internal and external district. - Vehicles (e.g. automobile, truck) - Must possess valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing with the State of Texas and HISD; May be required to use company vehicle to travel to and from assigned campuses. - Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making. - Professional certifications or memberships relevant to the industry or leadership role are desirable.