Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor for the Facilities and Engineering Division, which provides building repair and maintenance services to more than 80 County buildings, including two data centers and six radio sites. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chief, the supervisor leads HVAC mechanics, building engineers, stationary watch engineers, and contracted service staff in operating, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, emergency power, plumbing, building automation, and building envelope systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in OSHA standards and effective communication and customer service skills for working with internal and external customers. The role includes supervisory administration and emergency response, with availability for callback and participation in an on-call rotation. Work is generally Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in skilled trades related to building and building-system maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and energy management.
At least one year of experience with automated high-rise building systems.
Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License.
A valid journeyman license, or reciprocal license from another state, in one of the following: Virginia HVAC or Electrical Journeyman; Maryland HVAC or Electrical Journeyman; or District of Columbia Electrical Journeyman or Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic.
Possess Arc Flash and Confined Space certifications or obtain them within the probationary period.
Possess a valid driver’s license by appointment, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation for duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Complete and meet the requirements of a pre-employment physical examination.
Complete a pre-employment background check, including criminal, driving, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising crews of 10 or more employees in 24/7 operations.
Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs using maintenance software.
Experience managing plant mechanical systems in large commercial or correctional facilities over 350,000 square feet.
Experience managing small construction projects in coordination with project managers and trades staff.
Experience servicing water pressure booster systems and sewage ejection and treatment systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff, assign work orders, and set or adjust priorities, deadlines, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdowns, material delays, or staff absences.
Write scopes of work and work procedures, and train staff in diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures and specialized equipment use.
Diagnose and troubleshoot building comfort issues, including temperature, air distribution, balancing, stratification, and building automation system problems.
Respond to emergency calls and support standby operations.
Schedule, monitor, and inspect contracted work for compliance with contract terms and applicable national, state, and local codes; evaluate contractor cost-effectiveness.
Review and approve contractor invoices in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and keep preventive and corrective maintenance records current.
Provide the Section Chief with prioritized capital building needs for capital improvement projects and maintain energy-saving strategies in coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team.
Coordinate with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and supervisors to plan requested work, including developing time and cost estimates.
Respond to community members’ inquiries and concerns and inform them about County policies, regulations, and work schedules.
Manage supervisory administration, including payroll and time approval, daily activity sheets, injury and accident reports, parts and supply inventory, staff purchase approvals, and annual performance reviews.
Participate in an on-call rotation and be available for emergency callback.