Building Maintenance Supervisor

Dakota County•Hastings, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Building Maintenance Supervisors oversee the care, operation, and maintenance of Dakota County-owned or leased facilities in an assigned geographic region. The role supervises assigned staff and manages outside contractors and vendors responsible for housekeeping, facility operations, and repairs. It maintains regular contact with customers and coordinates work with Facilities Management staff and external vendors. This position supervises staff at the Judicial Center in Hastings, Minnesota, and is designated as safety sensitive. The supervisor directs the operation and maintenance of approximately 500,000 square feet of County buildings, systems, and equipment; oversees staff and vendor work; coordinates building-system maintenance and repairs; and supports budgeting, contracting, capital improvement, energy-management, preventive-maintenance, documentation, and risk-management activities. Work takes place inside and outside County office buildings and two Detention Centers. County travel is required but limited. The schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The full salary range is $73,515 to $114,868 per year.

Requirements

Two-year technical certificate or degree in HVAC Systems, Building Maintenance, Building Services, Housekeeping Management, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience in building services or a related field, including at least two years providing work direction or supervision; OR four years of progressively responsible experience in building services or a related field, including at least two years providing work direction or supervision; OR an equivalent combination of education and direct work experience totaling four years in building services or a related field, including at least two years providing work direction or supervision.
Valid driver's license.
First Class “C” boiler license, or a Second Class “C” boiler license with the requirement to obtain a First Class “C” boiler license within the first six months of employment.
Familiarity and comfort with typing on a computer keyboard.
Knowledge of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC components, and energy-management systems.
Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, fire-suppression, and fire-alarm systems.
Knowledge of housekeeping chemicals, supplies, equipment, and cleaning procedures.
Knowledge of grounds-maintenance practices and procedures, including snow removal.
Knowledge of contract management, financial management, and accounting.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and explain floor plans, blueprints, and schematic diagrams.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar programs, including maintenance-management or work-order software.
Ability to oversee, direct, and schedule outside vendors and contractors while overseeing staff work assignments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and locations and adapt to frequently changing daily work demands.
Ability to prepare performance-based specifications and bidding documents.
Ability to lead subordinates effectively and coordinate work activities.
Knowledge of accepted managerial practices and techniques.
Ability to exercise initiative, discretion, trust, and independent judgment.
Detail orientation, logical thinking, organizational skills, and prioritization skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, other municipal agencies, and the general public.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent sitting, walking, and forward reaching, and periodic climbing to heights of 30 feet and, infrequently, working at heights of 80 feet or more.

Nice To Haves

Training in Building Automation Systems.
CFC Refrigerant reclamation certificate.
OSHA 10 Certificate.
Experience managing work and staff at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day activities by scheduling and coordinating staff to meet Department and County goals, including directing staff and vendors responsible for approximately 500,000 square feet of County buildings, systems, and equipment.
Supervise staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and evaluations, and discipline; prioritize, manage, and distribute work orders; and manage on-call needs for after-hours calls.
Coordinate maintenance of electrical systems, including lighting controls, UPS systems, generators, elevators, fire systems, and security systems, with electricians and other contractors.
Coordinate facility-system maintenance and repairs involving heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, fire suppression, doors, painting, and housekeeping, using staff and service contractors.
Ensure compliance with safe work practices and train staff in the appropriate use and handling of cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
Develop and recommend operating budget items and estimated costs.
Prepare and update scopes of services for contracted services and create RFQs and RFPs for small projects in the assigned region.
Work with programs such as Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Ensure building systems operate at peak energy efficiency, track energy usage in the assigned region, and work with utility companies to maximize energy savings and rebates.
Maintain detailed records of mechanical equipment, including brand, model, serial number, and warranty information; maintain preventive-maintenance records according to manufacturer guidelines; and monitor work orders to ensure preventive maintenance is completed.
Develop and maintain procedure manuals for building systems, make manuals available at critical equipment locations, and train staff on procedures for emergency systems.
Address risk-management responsibilities involving OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70, and state and local government regulations; develop safety plans and help carry out approved safety projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.