Building and Facilities Maintenance Superintendent

City of Bay City•Bay City, TX

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Building and Facilities Maintenance Superintendent plans, directs, and oversees maintenance, repair, renovation, and operation of City-owned buildings, facilities, and related properties. The position supervises the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and provides overall management and oversight of the Facilities Maintenance Division. It establishes work priorities and service standards, coordinates preventive maintenance, manages contractors and service agreements, and develops and monitors operating and capital budgets. The position integrates facility condition assessments and asset management practices into long-term maintenance, replacement, and capital improvement planning, and oversees facility construction and improvement projects from preliminary planning and design through construction, final inspection, and closeout. The Superintendent also serves as the City’s ADA Coordinator, coordinating citywide efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable accessibility requirements. This includes supporting evaluations of City facilities, programs, and services; identifying and prioritizing accessibility improvements; coordinating responses to accessibility concerns; and guiding implementation, monitoring, and updating of the City’s ADA Transition Plan in collaboration with appropriate departments.

Requirements

At least five years of increasingly responsible facility maintenance experience.
At least two years of experience managing staff, coordinating contractors, and managing budgets.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class C Texas State Driver’s License and safe driving record.
Must pass a medical physical examination and drug test.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge of municipal operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of building maintenance, repair, and construction program operations, services, and activities.
Knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment, and tools used in maintaining, repairing, and constructing building structures and systems, including rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
Ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
Ability to develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and manage the Facilities Maintenance Division, including establishing its goals, service standards, maintenance priorities, and resource allocations.
Oversee the division’s daily operations through the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
Ensure City-owned buildings, facilities, and related properties are safe, accessible, functional, and properly maintained.
Lead division selection activities and recommend hiring and disciplinary action in accordance with City policies.
Supervise, evaluate, and oversee staffing, employee development, and personnel matters; review division performance against established service standards.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and structural components.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs involving HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, roofing, carpentry, and other facility components.
Conduct facility inspections, identify maintenance needs and safety hazards, and coordinate corrective actions.
Develop and administer the division’s operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and recommend funding priorities.
Maintain facility asset inventories, condition assessments, maintenance records, and replacement schedules for long-term planning.
Administer facility service agreements and monitor contractor performance, project schedules, expenditures, and compliance with contract requirements and City standards.
Oversee required facility safety inspections, including City generators and annual fire extinguisher maintenance and inspections, and maintain related documentation.
Serve as the City’s ADA Coordinator and coordinate accessibility efforts involving City facilities, programs, and services.
Coordinate implementation, monitoring, and updating of the City’s ADA Transition Plan, including identifying accessibility barriers and prioritizing improvements.
Oversee facility construction and improvement projects from preliminary planning and design through construction, final inspection, and closeout.