Building Maintenance Supervisor

County of Monterey • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

The County of Monterey Department of Social Services (DSS), Administrative Services Branch (ASB), is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor. This is a full supervisory-level role responsible for day-to-day installation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment, as well as supervising building maintenance and office maintenance workers and vendors providing skilled and semi-skilled services for DSS facilities. The eligible list may also be used County-wide to fill current and future regular full-time, part-time, or temporary vacancies.

The supervisor oversees maintenance work involving building trades, mechanical equipment, and building systems. Duties include planning and prioritizing service requests, coordinating scheduled and emergency work, maintaining work documentation, and operating or monitoring electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment. The role requires applying safe work practices, communicating effectively, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time paid work experience in crafts or mechanical trades performing installation, repair, and/or maintenance of mechanical equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting, including one year of supervisory or lead experience within the building trades; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of methods and practices used to repair and maintain buildings and associated mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Thorough knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and techniques commonly used in building maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and building codes affecting installation, repair, and maintenance of County facilities and equipment.
• Working knowledge of preventative-maintenance principles, theories, and practices.
• Working knowledge of electricity and electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of equipment and tools used to operate and maintain lighting, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
• Working knowledge of supervision, including training, documenting work performance, work planning, organization, and prioritization.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, assign, motivate, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of subordinates and vendors.
• Ability to use building-trades tools and equipment skillfully and safely and train subordinates in proper procedures and safety equipment.
• Ability to apply supervisory principles and practices; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and exercise sound judgment and initiative in identifying and solving problems.
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during disasters and/or emergencies.
• Attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable, and consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, direct, evaluate, and supervise maintenance personnel performing skilled and semiskilled building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Train maintenance personnel and enforce proper work procedures and safety practices; demonstrate safe and effective work methods and the use and operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Set performance standards, evaluate staff performance, assist with performance evaluations, take corrective action, and possibly assist with employment interviews and selection recommendations.
• Determine the priority of work-order requests.
• Perform and assist with regularly scheduled and emergency service requests.
• Operate or monitor electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical equipment, including electric generators, high- and low-pressure boilers, and chillers.
• Prepare correspondence and notifications, document service requests and related actions and expenditures, and perform other supervisory duties using a personal computer.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, members of the public, and others contacted through the course of work; respond positively to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties reliably.

Benefits

• The County offers an excellent benefits package; details are available in the Bargaining Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. Temporary employees hired into this classification are paid hourly and are not eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed