PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for supervising various aspects of Oatland Island Educational Center's Day to day operations including animal care, maintenance, custodial and major improvements. This position will directly supervise the custodial and maintenance staff.

REPORTS TO: Director, Oatland Island Wildlife Center
SALARY SCHEDULE: G-12
WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Level: High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Preferred : Technical certificate, Associates degree, or Bachelor's degree in construction management, carpentry, or similar related field

1. Experience, Skill, and Certification: (Required)

• At least 10 years of experience in carpentry, construction and welding.
• Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work.

Experience, Skill and Certification (Preferred)

• Strong knowledge of building trades and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Effective budgeting and performance management.
• Fantastic organizational and leadership skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Directly supervise all maintenance, contractors, and custodial.
2. Monitor the condition of existing structures at the Oatland Island facility and recommends actions for the maintenance of the structures, including wildlife habitat and housing, walkways, fences, plumbing, landscape grading and other aspects of the site.
3. Develop designs, construction specifications and materials cost estimates, and perform other technical work as required for construction or maintenance of wildlife habitat and housing, and other features such as walkways and observation platforms.
4. Prepare material and labor estimates for maintenance and operations work assignments.
5. Coordinate work with outside contractors and supervises personnel working on construction projects
6. Perform carpentry, routine plumbing, and other regular maintenance and construction activities.
7. Inspect completed construction and maintenance projects to confirm that the project has been completed according to plan.
8. Operate heavy machinery (backhoe and skidster) as necessary.
9. Participate in the Oatland Island executive management team.
10. Attends workshops and conferences to increase knowledge and skills for the varied tasks related to the job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered "at will." This is an "essential personnel, critical staff" position. When there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations, this position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R. Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade 12 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday. This is a 250-day position contributing to TRS.
Rev. 03-2023

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[ X ] Heavy lifting of up to _25_ pounds

[ X ] Occasional climbing up to 20 feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[X ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.

[ X ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[ X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[ X ] Other: Has regular contact with potentially dangerous animals. Must be willing and able to operate lethal firearms in the event of a dangerous animal escape. Will be exposed to outdoor conditions including heat and cold, rain, biting insects and humidity, strong odors, dust, hay and animal fur/dander.