Building Maintenance Supervisor

Sitka, City and Borough of • Sitka, AK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Building Maintenance Workers and others performing maintenance duties as it relates to performing preventative and reactive maintenance on designated building systems to ensure the safety, functionality, and comfort for staff, tenants, and the public. Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, the Building Maintenance Supervisor has the authority to exercise considerable independent judgement and discretion as both a manager supervising staff and a professional with technical expertise to perform the position’s daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures. The Building Maintenance Supervisor directly supervises more than two employees. The Building Maintenance Supervisor is a management employee who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal training, certification, or licensure in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or other trade relating to building systems
• Five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of structures and various building systems within those structures
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques used in building maintenance and repair of buildings systems such as structural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations pertaining to public safety, health, accessibility, and sustainability
• Knowledge of safety regulation, protocols, principles, practices, and procedures relating to building maintenance
• Skills in operating a personal computer using standard Microsoft software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, including Excel and Word and any customized software for asset maintenance management like CMMS
• Skills in operating building system controls, including HVAC and fire protection
• Skills in operating hand & power tools, machinery, and equipment
• Skills in leading, mentoring, training, and evaluating of staff to effectively and efficiently perform required maintenance tasks in a timely manner
• Skills in reading, interpreting, and applying operational procedures, schematics, blueprints, and plans
• Skills in reading, comprehending, instructing, and following safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Skills in planning, organizing, and executing maintenance projects within budget parameters with limited staff
• Skills in identifying problems and implementing effective solutions to assigned maintenance operations
• Skills in verbal and written communication for interacting with staff, other departments, and the public
• Skills in engaging positively with the community and address any public concerns related to assigned area of maintenance
• Skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively based on direction, urgency, and limited funding or staffing
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
• Ability to supervise others in a positive, productive and effective manner
• Ability to recognize and maintain high standards of quality and detail in all aspects of assigned maintenance area
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, particularly in emergency situations
• Ability to promote a collaborative and positive working environment among maintenance crews and other departments
• Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions, work schedules, and project demands
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of proper equipment
• Frequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field)
• Visual and hearing acuity required to see (both near and far) and hear to operate vehicles, equipment, and tools, monitor traffic, and observe people and objects to ensure a safe work environment
• Required depth perception to operate vehicles safely and effectively
• Frequently stands for long periods of time
• Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipment
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively
• Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to operate equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of buildings infrastructure safely and effectively
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform work duties safely and effectively such as working with hand tools and a keyboard
• Sufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to work in confined spaces and climb ladders, all while adhering to safety protocols in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of designated building systems

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in construction, management, engineering, or a related field
• One year of lead experience (equivalent to the Building Maintenance Worker III) or similar experience outside of Sitka

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Building Maintenance Workers and others performing maintenance duties.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on designated building systems.
• Ensure the safety, functionality, and comfort for staff, tenants, and the public.
• Exercise considerable independent judgement and discretion as both a manager and a professional with technical expertise.
• Perform the position’s daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures.
• Assist and act in a confidential capacity to the Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED