11006 - Facilities Spec
About The Position
The Facilities Spec performs, directs, and inspects trades work for physical plant, maintenance reserve, and capital outlay construction projects. The position ensures that contracted and in-house maintenance and construction work meets plans and specifications, safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, building codes, and industry standards. The role administers and oversees facilities contractors, prepares project documentation and estimates, maintains facilities and equipment records, and processes payment paperwork. It also performs assigned construction, maintenance, repair, renovation, preventive maintenance, and emergency work; obtains permits; issues work orders; and inspects buildings and equipment to identify repair needs and recommend future work and budget estimates. The job requires effective communication, project and contract administration, estimating and documentation skills, knowledge of building trades and applicable codes, and use of trade tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, software, and digital cameras. Physical duties include demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working on uneven ground. A valid driver's license is required.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to estimate quantities and costs and prepare daily project documentation and reports.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize, and complete work in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
- Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building codes, and fire codes.
- Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, and roofing.
- Skill in using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
- Skill in using computers, software applications, and digital cameras.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Soils and Erosion Inspector certification.
- Training, experience, or education in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.
- DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical inspection.
- DPOR trades certification in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
- Experience in building construction as a project inspector, superintendent, or project manager.
- Experience with an outsourcing approach to facilities management.
Responsibilities
- Administer and oversee facilities contractors to ensure compliance with contracts, plans, specifications, shop drawings, industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Prepare paperwork documenting in-house and contractor work, including photo documentation.
- Prepare project listings, scopes of work, and estimates.
- Submit paperwork required to process payments, invoices, and bills.
- Maintain project files, records, and drawings for facilities and equipment.
- Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
- Complete work orders and other assigned construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation tasks while meeting applicable plans, specifications, standards, and codes.
- Maintain supplies and tools.
- Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to contractors or staff.
- Inspect and document building and equipment conditions to determine physical plant repair needs.
- Perform preventive maintenance and recommend future requirements and budget estimates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
