Deputy Director Of Building & Grounds

Pitt County Government•Greenville - Pitt County, NC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, grounds, and facilities. Assists the Buildings and Grounds Director with planning, scheduling, supervising, and inspecting maintenance, repair, and construction work. Inspects facilities to determine maintenance needs, assigns work, and ensures employees have necessary parts and supplies. Provides instruction and advice on specialized maintenance and repair tasks requiring journeyman-level building trade knowledge, including electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation, air conditioning, and carpentry. Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Buildings and Grounds maintenance employees, is on call 24 hours per day, and provides department leadership and management when the Director is absent.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
Seven years of experience in construction trades or building maintenance work, including supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in planning and directing maintenance and repair activities and inspecting completed work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to use tact and professional courtesy in work-related contacts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to remain ready for work on a 24-hour on-call basis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise day-to-day activities of Buildings and Grounds employees and other assigned staff; establish priorities, delegate assignments, and create work schedules.
Train new and existing staff in work methods and County standards.
Manage work orders and enter data to complete them.
Monitor HVAC controls for County facilities to support efficiency and comfort.
Assist the Director in determining maintenance needs and scheduling work; inspect sites and buildings, review and approve work orders, and identify special projects.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards; advise subordinates and instruct employees before projects begin.
Assist in establishing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and respond to maintenance and repair requests.
Ensure employees have necessary parts and supplies; confer and negotiate with vendors and contractors to obtain supplies, materials, and services on favorable terms.
Supervise and approve requisitions and purchases of materials and equipment.
Recommend routine personnel actions, including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising, and disciplining employees; submit required records and reports to the Director.
Plan and direct maintenance and repair activities, exercise independent judgment, and inspect completed work for compliance with procedures and specifications.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, contractors, County departments, department heads, and public officials regarding service requests and complaints.
Maintain readiness to work on a 24-hour on-call basis.
Attend relevant seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures to maintain and enhance job knowledge.
Provide department leadership and management in the absence of the Buildings and Grounds Director.
Perform other related work as required.