Building Maintenance Manager

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. This position functions as the facilities Building Manager for an assigned building within the region. The Building Manager will assist the Regional Manager in implementing of budgetary items to be purchased, oversee building maintenance contracts, preparing various reports/documents, monitoring the building maintenance operations, assisting in the interviewing and hiring procedures, supervising lower-level maintenance and administrative employees, evaluating employee’s performance and establishing new operating methods for maintenance. This is an Emergency Essential position subject to emergency release procedures. Employees in this position must be willing and available for duty at all hours, day or night, and are required to remain or report for duty at all hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Physical, which will assess your ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Eighth grade education.
Six years experience in building maintenance or building construction trades.
Five years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience in building management, with direct responsibility for overseeing building operations and maintenance of a commercial building.
Experience in purchasing budgetary items and preparing maintenance contract specifications.
Professional training, union certification, or completion of a certified/accredited training program in a skilled trade, apprenticeship program, or vocational school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize, schedule and coordinate the technical maintenance work and installation service rendered by skilled, semi-skilled, and un-skilled employees.
Respond to routine requests, concerns or problems regarding the building tenants.
Assist and supervise DGS maintenance staff.
Monitor gauges and panels for HVAC system and various equipment; make temperature checks and adjust thermostats accordingly.
Assist in preparation of contractual specifications for construction projects, or repairs, interior/exterior throughout the facility that are performed by contractors and State employees.
Enforce all building policies, procedures and regulations to accomplish an effective building operation.
Drives state vehicles; performing pick-up and delivery of materials.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, that enable DGS to fulfill its mission of providing and maintaining buildings that are safe, secure and operationally efficient.