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Job Description
7902008
Job Code:7902008 Job Family/Function:79 – Planning\Maintenance FLSA:Exempt Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Salaried Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH013-S Duration (days/year):260 Locations(s):Support Hub
We Are Team MNPS Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
The Painting Manager will serve as a supervisor for the painting team. They will plan, assign, and prioritize work across staff and sites, managing shop budgets and tracking expenditures. They will coordinate with contractors, venders, and internal teams, and develop and maintain training plans for staff, while evaluating staff performance.
What you will do
- Manage the district-wide painting, coatings, glazing, and surface-finishing program.
- Establish program priorities and develop annual and multi-year painting and coating plans based on facility condition, operational need, and available resources.
- Determine overall labor, contractor, material, and equipment resource requirements for the program.
- Establish and enforce district standards for surface preparation, coatings, finishes, application methods, quality, and acceptance of completed work.
- Develop and maintain district color, coating, finish, and material standards.
- Evaluate coating systems, substrates, environmental conditions, expected service life, and lifecycle cost to determine appropriate district standards and solutions.
- Coordinate major painting programs and projects with school leadership, other maintenance shops, capital construction, environmental staff, and district leadership.
- Coordinate with Environmental staff on lead, asbestos, mold, hazardous coatings, and other conditions affecting painting and surface preparation.
- Establish shop safety expectations and ensure required training, certifications, PPE, equipment, and regulatory compliance are maintained.
- Establish material and equipment standards; evaluate products and vendors; approve materials and major equipment purchases within delegated authority.
- Develop contractor scopes, manage contracted painting work, evaluate contractor performance, approve completed work, and resolve performance or quality deficiencies.
- Develop workforce, training, certification, and succession plans for the painting operation.
- Evaluate supervisory and staff performance and administer performance management and corrective action consistent with district procedures.
- Develop and manage the Painting Department budget, monitor expenditures and forecasts, and make resource allocation decisions.
- Analyze work-order, cost, facility-condition, and performance data to identify trends and establish program priorities.
- Direct painting and glazing resources during emergencies, major facility incidents, district initiatives, and high-priority projects.
- Manage assigned staff, including workload allocation, performance evaluation, coaching, training plans, development, accountability, and corrective action consistent with district procedures.
- Escalate issues appropriately.
Additional Requirements
- May be assigned to participate in an on-call rotation to respond to urgent or emergency operational needs outside of normal business hours.
- Position is designated as essential personnel and may be required to report to work or remain available during emergencies, severe weather events, facility incidents, or district-declared closures to support continuity of operations.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 5-7 years of directly applicable experience Required
- Must have demonstrated ability and competency over all tasks, skills, and abilities of the level I, II, and III roles.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Knowledge of: K-12 school facilities and occupied-building operations, building systems relevant to assigned shop(s), ADA, fire/life safety, OSHA, and basic code compliance.
- Understanding of: Budget development, cost tracking, and fiscal accountability.
- Mastery of procurement processes (POs, invoices, vendor coordination), Labor allocation and workforce planning.
- Knowledge of: Preventive maintenance vs. corrective vs. capital work, Contractor and vendor oversight, and Training and certification requirements for assigned trades.
- Mastery of work order systems and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of: Environmental, asbestos, and safety escalation triggers and Emergency response and continuity of operations.
- Ability to balance safety, cost, speed, and durability.
- Anility to make decisions in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
- Ability to shift between strategic planning and hands-on operational support.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks efficiently.
- Ability to anticipate downstream impacts of decisions.
- Ability to serve as escalation point for complex or sensitive issues.
- Ability to maintain professionalism during conflict or crisis.
Licenses and Certifications
- OSHA-30 (Construction or General Industry) Required
- Supervisor safety and leadership training Required
- AMPP — Association for Materials Protection and Performance, Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1) certification Required
- AMPP — Association for Materials Protection and Performance, Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2) certification Preferred
- FEMA ICS 100/200/700 Preferred
Equivalency
Starting At: $82,469.85
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
About Us
At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.
Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.
Our Vision
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.
Our Mission
We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
Our Core Values
Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
