Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) , Facilities and Engineering Division seeks a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor to manage one of 3 teams that provide building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of over 80 County buildings. This Supervisor will report to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chief and supervise HVAC Mechanics, Building Engineers, Stationary Watch Engineers, and contracted service staff. The Supervisor will oversee the maintenance of critical sites at (2) Data Centers and (6) radio sites, including the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power equipment, plumbing, equipment, computerized building automation systems, building envelope, and other related components.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED/Equivalent.
• Three (3) years of 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
• One (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems.
• Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License
• Must possess one of the following licenses or a reciprocal license from another state: Virginia - HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License; Maryland - HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License; or District of Columbia - Electrical Journeyman's License, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic's License.
• Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment and maintain, a valid driver's license.
• ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications obtained within probationary period.
• Must complete and pass a physical prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees and managing 24/7 operations
• Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program using maintenance software
• Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (over 350,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities and managing small construction projects and interacting with project managers and trades staff
• Servicing water pressure booster systems, and sewer ejection and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising employees in operational areas including writing and reviewing scopes of work and work-related procedures, assigning work orders, establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and performing annual performance reviews
• Adjusting schedules, priorities, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdown, material delays, or unexpected absences
• Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures; including the use of a variety of specialized equipment and technical procedures, and ensuring availability of all equipment at work site
• Monitoring the inventory of repair, replacement parts, supplies and approving purchases made by subordinates
• Scheduling and monitoring specialized contracts, evaluating cost effectiveness of utilizing contractors
• Performing oversight tasks such as preparing payroll, completing time and daily activity sheets, personal injury, and accident and vehicle reports
• Responding to citizens' inquiries and concerns, and keeping citizens apprised of County policies, regulations, and work schedules when necessary.
• 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
• Responding to calls for emergencies and assisting with standby operations
• 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
• Assisting with capital improvement projects (CIP) by providing prioritized lists of capital building needs to the Section Chief
• Ensuring energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented through coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team
• Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and other supervisors to develop plans, discuss issues and provide time and cost estimates for requested work.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED