Building Maintenance Supervisor

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates staff and activities related to building maintenance and security functions. Develops and implements routine and preventive maintenance schedules, coordinates schedules and assignments, assists in and evaluates staff job performance and ensures functions are performed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies and procedures. Serves as a technical advisor and may perform the most complex maintenance and repair duties, including those involving heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, roof, closed circuit television, electronic entry and other security systems, and fire protection systems.

Duties and responsibilities include : supervising and coordinating building and equipment maintenance and security functions, activities and staff; overseeing the operation, maintenance and general repair of security, air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and fire protection systems; supervising inspections of and making recommendations for building maintenance, and security systems replacements and upgrades; responding to building maintenance and security incidents, inquiries and concerns; serving as a technical advisor and performing the most complex maintenance and repair duties; managing key systems; identifying projects to be completed by outside contractors; proposing organizational modifications to meet changing needs of the department; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include : a high school diploma or G.E.D. and five years of increasingly responsible building maintenance experience, including two years of supervisory experience; refrigerant certification, EPA universal certification, and a valid Texas driver's license. Preferred experience includes three to five years supervisory experience, and HVAC, electrical, plumbing or locksmith certification.

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques; policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function; federal, state, local and county applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines; and applicable safety practices and regulations are required. Skills in supervising building maintenance and security operations, locksmithing, electrical repairs and installations, troubleshooting, diagnosing and performing building maintenance and security functions, reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, monitoring outside vendors and related contracts, problem-solving and decision-making, and both verbal and written communication are necessary. Ability to supervise, motivate, train, develop and evaluate staff; plan, schedule and oversee building maintenance, custodial and security functions; read and interpret documents; safely and correctly apply building and equipment maintenance and repair techniques; monitor security systems; evaluate conditions and recommend effective technical solutions; manage time well; perform multiple tasks; and organize and prioritize diverse activities is required.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds / carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client / customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents. Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM; Monday through Friday; may be subject to phone calls if assistance is needed after work hours. Department : Sheriff. Location : Austin, TX. Drug and alcohol test required; criminal, credit, driving and employment background check required.