Building Superintendent

Job Title

Join the City of New Hope, a city of almost 22,000 residents located in the heart of the Twin Cities' northwest suburbs. This is a new position responsible for the coordination of and direct maintenance of the City's five facilities in collaboration with the site managers.

The successful candidate will have strong communication, Microsoft Office skills and technical skills. Experience with service and maintenance contracts are a plus! Typical hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional need for evening and weekend hours. The direct manager for the position will be the city manager.

Examples Of Duties

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of mechanical systems, including boilers, air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, makeup air units, ventilators, unit heaters, generators, air compressors, VAVs, pumps, garage doors, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Plan, prioritize, assign and supervise building and facility maintenance and the work performed by vendors.
• Coordinate with department heads and other staff members all work to be performed internally or by vendors/contractors.
• Provide input to department heads regarding annual operating budgets.
• Review invoices and monitor expenditures to assure compliance with approved budgets.
• Operate and monitor building automation systems and lighting control systems, including performing remote troubleshooting. Use system insights to ensure equipment operates efficiently and to anticipate maintenance needs.
• Perform on-call duties to respond to emergencies including fire alarms, equipment malfunctions and security concerns. Maintain building security systems and coordinate daily building access.
• Carry out routine maintenance including carpentry work, furniture repairs, painting, lock replacement and lamp changes. Determine when contractor services are needed and recommend accordingly.
• Work with building occupants to prioritize service requests and provide updates on project schedules or disruptions. Respond promptly to staff requests and maintain a high level of service.
• Perform seasonal duties including snow and ice removal from building walkways.
• Assist with special projects including furniture moves, room set-ups, event preparation and equipment handling.
• Monitor and make changes to ensure a safe environment and OSHA compliance.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the vendor performing janitorial duties to ensure standards of cleanliness and upkeep are maintained.
• Fulfill other related responsibilities as assigned. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for evenings, weekends and early mornings as needed.
• Follows all safety standards, applicable city work rules and personnel policies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Training at vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree plus LCT Experience
• Three to four years of related experience.

• Class 2-C or greater boiler's license within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.

Desired Qualifications

• Five to six years of related experience.
• Class 2-B or 2-A boiler's license

Additional Information

Tentative Timeline: Nov. 30 – Interview with Staff Dec. 7 (evening) – Interview with Personnel Board Dec. 11 – Interview with City Manager Early January – Starting timeframe

Benefits

The city of New Hope offers an excellent, complete benefits package to full-time, eligible employees including: health and dental insurance; health savings account (HSA); short-term, long-term and life insurance; pension (PERA); holidays; personal leave; deferred compensation plans; tuition reiumbursement; employee assistance program and wellness program.