Facilities Supervisor (Internal Only)

Intercity Transit•Intercity Transit (AdOps) - Olympia, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Intercity Transit is recruiting for a supervisor to join the Facilities Department in overseeing the daily operations of building maintenance. This position supervises and monitors the work of Facilities Specialist and Technicians while also scheduling work, managing work orders and tool and spare parts inventories. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical competence, operational discipline and people-centered leadership, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, collaborate with stakeholders, manage a diverse workload, and maintain a constant focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience performing semi-skilled facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Intercity Transit employee with a Washington State Driver's License.
Must be able to obtain Department of Transportation Flagger Certification, Forklift Certification, State of Washington Pesticide Applicator License and Burlington North Sante Fe Railway Access Certification.
Must submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of biohazards, toxic substances, and related protective measures.
Knowledge of basic maintenance and landscape methods.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of the use of standard data collection and analysis to support process improvements.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating staff.
Skill in operating applicable power tools and equipment, pressure washers, sweepers, forklift, agency vehicles.
Skill in assembling and construction structures.
Skill in identifying operational deficiencies and assessing opportunities for improvements.
Skill in reading and interpreting a variety of documents.
Skill in preparing written correspondence and reports.
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skill in repairing, replacing, installing, cleaning structures and signage.
Skill in maintaining records.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day activities in support of the division.
Serve as liaison among the facilities department and other divisions and departments in the agency.
Lead staff in performing activities for service changes and updates.
Train, coach, mentor and supervise staff.
Assign work, ensure employees follow policies and procedures and assists in hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions and recommendations.
Evaluate work orders, train and support staff in the correct way to collect data.
Communicate with Operations and customers on conditions in the field.
Perform random quality assurance assessments; evaluate sites for proposed shelters and stops and informs planning, operations, and procurement of issues and status.
Conduct research on facility maintenance problems or failures; defines problems, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions to facilitate repair and resolve problems.
Propose solutions and products to management to improve efficiency and results.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Facilities Grounds function.
Implement operational policies, procedures and controls to ensure safe and efficient operational activities and adherence to established service, budgetary and customer satisfaction standards.
Recommend changes as warranted.
Assist in the coordination of contingency plans and adapts operations for unexpected weather conditions, equipment failures, and emergency situations.
Responds to facility and emergency situations on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis.
Assist in the management of the Facilities on-call program.
Orders materials and maintains inventory of required materials to carry on maintenance work.
Recommends changes or other actions to accomplish more workable installations and inspects projects for conformance to plans and specifications.
Carries out special projects; prepares written reports; and maintains various administrative records.
Act as the Facilities Manager in their absence.
Serves on committees in support of Agency mission.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $44.98 - $61.84 an hour (inclusive of longevity pay increases).
Annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January.
Step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System).
Voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon length of service.
12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
$225 shoe allowance.