Location: Arlington,VA, USA
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor to manage 1 of 3 teams that provide building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of 2.3M square feet of County owned facilities. Each supervisor will manage approximately 8 employees and 765,000 square feet of varying operational complexities throughout the County. This employee will supervise HVAC mechanics, Building Engineers, licensed Stationary Watch Engineers, and contracted service staff in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power equipment, plumbing, building envelope and other related components, systems, and equipment, as well as computerized building automation systems.
Specific duties include:
* Supervising a team of employees in operational areas including preparing payroll, completing time and daily activity sheets, assigning work orders, establishing deadlines, priorities, employee coaching/counseling and performing annual performance reviews;
* Adjusting schedules, priorities, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdown, material delays, or unexpected absences;
* Monitoring the inventory of repair, replacement parts, supplies and approving purchases made by subordinates;
* Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures; including the use of a variety of specialized equipment and technical procedures, and arranges for the availability of all equipment at work site;
* Using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to perform administrative tasks such as personal injury, accident and vehicle reports, writing and reviewing scopes of work, and work-related procedures;
* Monitoring and inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements with national, state, and local code requirements;
* Diagnosing and troubleshooting building air comfort, temperature problems, air distribution/balancing/stratification problems, and building automated system (BAS) problems;
* Reviewing contractor's invoices and approving payment using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensuring that records of preventive and corrective maintenance repairs are maintained in the CMMS;
* Ensuring energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented through coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team; and
* Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and other supervisors to develop plans, discuss issues and provide time and cost estimates for requested work.
The successful candidate will have an strong background in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines as well as excellent communication and customer service skills to interact with internal and external customers.
Minimum:
* High School Diploma/GED or equivalent;
* Three (3) years' progressively responsible experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in a variety of skilled trades areas related to the maintenance of buildings and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and energy management;
* At least one (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems is required;
* Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License; and
* One of the following licenses or a reciprocal license from another state:
* Virginia or Maryland - HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License
* District of Columbia - Electrical Journeyman's License, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic's License
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a valid 3rd class DC Steam Boiler Engineer's license or Maryland 1st class license and experience in one or more of the following:
* Managing 24/7 operating facilities (Justice Center, Fire Stations) and/or small construction projects to include interacting with project managers and trades staff;
* Supervising building trades employees to include identifying, coordinating, directing, and teaching staff to make repairs in all trades for large commercial building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, dry pipe, precaution systems, structural, emergency power generating systems, data and critical sites;
* Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (up to 300,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities;
* Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and controls (277 and 480 volts); and/or
* Servicing water pressure booster systems, and sewer ejection and treatment.
Special Requirements
Certifications: The applicant must possess and maintain valid ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications within a probationary period.
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license or commit to the use of alternative methods of transportation to perform duties at other locations. If the applicant possesses or acquires a driver's license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call back in emergencies and will be in an On-Call rotation with other supervisors.
Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter see resume as a response to the questions.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
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