Facilities Supervisor

Facilities Supervisor Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the repair, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of all San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) buildings and facilities, including landscaped areas, at multiple locations; assist in administering and monitoring hazardous waste storage and disposal procedures; assist in the development and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the maintenance of facilities and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. Facilities Supervisor is responsible for supervising, monitoring, and providing instruction and training to a group of technicians engaged in maintaining and repairing buildings, facilities, and operating equipment. The incumbent plans and organizes maintenance projects, estimates time and materials for work orders, inspects completed work, coordinates the completion of repairs and other services by outside vendors, and maintains detailed records on projects and work orders. Knowledge of: Understanding and application of project management principles. Methods, practices, and materials used in the building maintenance and construction industry. Standard practices, methods, and techniques used building systems engineering, and commercial building construction and repair. Principles, practices, and methods of contracting, contract administration, and public agency purchasing. Administrative principles and methods including goal setting, and program development and implementation. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Understanding and application of building and environmental codes, regulations, and guidelines. Understanding of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, hand, shop, and power tools used at RTD. Safety regulations, safe work practices, and safety equipment related to the work. Building, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the work. Time and cost estimating techniques applicable to the work. Local, state and federal laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the storage and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. RTD employee safety and environmental policies and standards. Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, hand, shop, and power tools used in the work. Uses of specialized software applicable to the management and evaluation of facilities maintenance operations and standard business software. Principles and practices of sound business communication. Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. RTD human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions. Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate assigned areas of RTD's building, facilities, and operating equipment maintenance and repair operations. Administer principles, practices, methods, and techniques in developing or administering predictive and preventive maintenance programs applicable to assigned responsibilities. Develop and implement goals, objectives, work programs, policies, procedures, work and performance standards, and management controls. Understand, interpret, explain, and apply local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the maintenance, repair, and alternation of buildings and facilities. Analyze operational and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions on effective courses of action. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of RTD management, Board of Directors, staff, employee organizations and their representatives, other governmental officials, community groups, contractors, vendors, and the public. Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration; and six years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance and repair experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education. Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates may be required at time of employment. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's license. Experience in a public transit agency or governmental setting is preferred. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. The District offers a competitive employee benefit program that includes: Insurance: RTD provides comprehensive health and dental insurance package for all full-time employees and their dependents. RTD also provides $20,000 life insurance for all full-time employees. SICK LEAVE: Twelve (12) days per year for all full-time employees. VACATION: Two (2) weeks to six (6) weeks depending on length of service for full-time employees. RETIREMENT: RTD participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in which RTD provides a generous match.