FACILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL FOREMAN

City of Alamogordo, NM•Alamogordo, NM

38d•$26

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Facility Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Journeyman Refrigeration License (JR) or Journeyman Plumber License (JP) issued by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD)
Valid EPA Section 608 Type II certification (refrigerant)
Three (3) years of experience maintaining commercial or municipal facilities
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Valid New Mexico Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
OSHA-compliant Forklift certification (Required within six (6) months)
OSHA-compliant Mobile Elevated Work Platform certification (Required within six (6) months)
Valid Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification (Required within one (1) year)
Valid Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification (Required upon the first available training opportunity)

Nice To Haves

Experience in public swimming pool maintenance and current CPO.
Valid Facility Locksmith Certification issued by the National Locksmith Institute or a similarly accredited agency.
New Mexico Class A Commercial Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo.

Responsibilities

Manages and supervises direct-report staff by coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, safety guidelines, schedules, and State and Federal Requirements
Conducts employee evaluations, introductory and annual; makes recommendations for hiring, promoting, and releasing employees
Initiates and administers corrective action, as necessary, according to the Employee Manual
Mentors employees to their full potential and ensures appropriate training is given to meet the standards of the position held
Assists with the development and maintenance of the departmental budget
Ensures self and employees attend training necessary to meet City required safety training hours, State and Federal regulations, and continued education requirements to maintain certifications and licenses required of positions
Maintains current knowledge of safety-related regulations and new technology and methods; conducts weekly safety meetings and maintains a record of the meeting subjects and those in attendance as outlined in the City of Alamogordo Safety Manual
Acts as a working supervisor, dedicating time, technical skill, and advanced knowledge to projects based on their complexity or urgency
Provides training to subordinate staff to develop their skills and knowledge and prepare them to perform complex and urgent tasks without assistance in the future
With proper training and/or licensing, uses various powered and non-powered equipment to complete the daily activities of Facility Maintenance
Responsible for the coordination, direction, and support of department activities, including but not limited to planning and monitoring the annual budget, writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
With proper certification, responsible for proper traffic control compliance using the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (M.U.T.C.D.) standards to ensure employee safety with equal considerations for public safety and convenience
Ensures the availability of and assists the Facility Maintenance Manager in the acquisition and availability of adequate and properly working tools, materials, and equipment and ensures that they are properly maintained; complies with any scheduled maintenance requirements
Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including work on compressors, pneumatic valves and controls, chilled and hot water systems, cooling towers, boilers, water coolers, package units, split systems, air handlers, fan coil units, pumps, walk-in coolers and freezers, and exhaust and smoke purge fans
Responsible for maintaining, assigning, and checking in and out keys for a commercial key system and various other keys to City of Alamogordo buildings
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and manual door locks and mechanisms
Diagnoses problems and performs, repairs, and/or oversees repairs of plumbing fixtures, including commodes, sinks, showers, urinals, valves, piping, and supply and drainage systems
Performs carpentry and construction work during building remodeling and repair, including but not limited to framing, installing sheetrock and paneling, and replacing doors and windows
Performs miscellaneous building repairs including but not limited to carpet and tile repairs, concrete work, and roof patching, as needed
Repairs furniture, carts, kitchen hardware, and cleaning equipment
Supervises and/or directs the proper repair and maintenance of the City's pool filtration systems, pumps, motors, ozone, chlorinating, and brominating systems, and associated equipment
Supervises and/or directs the proper use of pool chemicals, reading controllers, maintenance of log readings, backwashing of pool filters, removal and replacement of pump strainer basket
Oversees and/or directs the maintenance of the pool deck area drains, ladders, diving boards, water slides, and associated equipment
Orders parts and supplies needed to complete repairs
Maintains a clean work area and may perform general custodial duties
With proper certifications, operates a forklift and various mobile elevated work platforms, including but not limited to aerial lifts, boom lifts, and/or scissor lifts
Safely operates a motor vehicle
Establishes procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Responsible for thoroughly investigating, reviewing, and addressing department or division accidents to prevent future occurrences and control risk management-related costs
Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills
Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens to ensure high operational and service standards
Performs duties in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority