Senior Facilities Inspector

Position Type: SUPPORT - FACILITIES POSITIONS/SR FACILITIES INSPECTOR (J5200) Date Posted: 2/4/2025 Location: PULASKI PARK/CONTR MAINT ADMIN (159071) Closing Date: 02/19/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS TITLE: Senior Facilities Inspector REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Contract Maintenance TITLE CODE: J5200 SCHEDULE: Full-Time DEFINITION: Under general supervision, inspects and oversees the inspection of various maintenance, preventative maintenance, and assorted repairs, performed at various Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) properties. Oversees, leads, and coordinates the work of contractors, facilities inspectors, mechanics, and others involved in building systems maintenance, building renovation, and capital improvement projects. Conducts continuous condition assessments of buildings and equipment to ensure reliability of building systems. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Inspects and oversees the work of assorted contractor trades at various sites. Coordinates the scheduling of work and inspections with contractors, school staff, in-house personnel, and other agencies. Provides on-site direction to contractors to resolve issues occurring with projects. Identifies and authorizes facility repairs not accomplished under routine or preventive maintenance. Ensures that contracted work complies with established standards, specifications, contracts, and codes. Reviews reports of projects' progress. Prepares reports documenting deferred maintenance findings, material and labor estimates, and recommended corrective action. Prepares project documents including materials specifications, plans, drawings, and scope of work documents. Collaborates with engineering staff regarding project designs. Reviews, analyzes, and comments on proposals. Prepares, coordinates, records, and submits reports, and assists in the preparation of reports. Provides advice and guidance regarding the modification, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on a wide variety of technical equipment. Assists with the development of work plans and schedules. Facilitates projects from their inception to completion. Serves as the BCPS representative at progress and other meetings. Assists with bid packages. Attends and may participate in pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and similar events. Meets with contractors to resolve issues which arise in the process. Issues release numbers and tracks expenditures related to the budget. Maintains records and files. Reviews work orders, documents, records, and reports for accuracy. Provides necessary information to reconcile and close out fiscal records. Operates various types of testing equipment. Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent. Five years' experience in maintenance inspection and/or contract management of maintenance projects. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable electrical, mechanical, life safety, and building codes. Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in building maintenance and construction. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction project management. Skill in the inspection of projects. Skill in managing contracts. Skill in overseeing the work of contractors and in-house staff. Skill in reading contracts. Skill in the use of personal computers or laptops and the ability to access appropriate programs to complete work assignments. Skill in maintaining records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to research information using books, reports, blueprints, internet, etc. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class includes travel to and the inspection of construction sites throughout Baltimore County. Duties may entail heavy physical labor in building repair, maintenance and construction work. Duties may also entail climbing scaffolds, ladders, and catwalks, and entering confined spaces to access areas for inspection. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so. Persons appointed to this class are subject to call to duty and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. FLSA: Non-exempt GRADE: 11 AFSCME Pay Scale SALARY: Hourly rates range from $30.07 to $45.38 per hour OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at FLSA: Non-exempt Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at This position is eligible for overtime and/or compensatory time under FLSA. BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers. Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits session. Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 ). Chekesha Smith . click apply for full job details