Senior Building Services Leader

City of Sunnyvale•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, this position organizes, plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of assigned crews involved in the maintenance and repair of public buildings, furnishings, and equipment, including custodial maintenance. This is the first supervisory level in the series, providing supervision to lower-level personnel. It differs from the Facilities Technician III by performing the most difficult and responsible duties, including direct supervision. This is a working leader role with responsibility for in-house and contracted building maintenance services for all City-owned buildings. It is distinguished from the Facilities Manager class, which has full supervisory responsibility for the Building Services Division.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the tested equivalent.
Four years of progressively responsible experience performing semi-skilled and skilled facilities maintenance and repair duties.
A minimum of two years of experience at the lead worker or higher level.
Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of tools, including power tools, used in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, and building maintenance.
Knowledge of uniform codes for building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.
Knowledge of generally accepted construction and repair procedures and practices.
Knowledge of mathematics and algebra to perform computations.
Knowledge of the function and technology of building and facility systems and locations of typical system failures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management.
Knowledge of office methods, procedures, software, and equipment.
Ability to provide direct supervision over assigned staff; effectively train and evaluate staff.
Ability to perform the most complex duties related to the repair and maintenance of city facilities.
Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Ability to identify safety hazards and correct them.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals, schematic drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications.
Ability to understand electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems commonly found in commercial buildings.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, plumbing, and electrical malfunctions.
Ability to operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Willingness to pass a background security check by the Public Safety Department.
Willingness to work irregular hours, shifts, and weekends.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship in carpentry, mechanical maintenance, plumbing, or electrical maintenance.
EPA Certification – refrigerant handling.

Responsibilities

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of crews engaged in routine, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in the construction, repair, and maintenance of city buildings, components, and equipment.
Evaluates assigned responsibilities and recommends improvements and modifications.
Participates in the selection of staff, provides or coordinates staff training, writes performance evaluations, works with employees to correct deficiencies, and implements discipline procedures.
Develops schedules and methods to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Oversees and inspects the work of contractors and vendors in the repair and maintenance of city facilities.
Performs the most difficult work related to the repair and maintenance of city facilities.
Prepares specifications and makes recommendations on contracting for building maintenance, repairs, and custodial services; monitors, inspects, and documents contractor performance.
Investigates, responds to, and resolves complaints related to custodial and building maintenance services.
Maintains computerized and other files for planning, recordkeeping, and scheduling purposes; composes correspondence.
Meets with representatives of other City departments to plan and coordinate special events and resolve maintenance problems.
Requisitions and orders supplies and equipment.