Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

The purpose of this position is to supervise the building and grounds maintenance operations, mechanical and electrical repair activities. Determine equipment malfunctions, schedules preventive maintenance of equipment and systems, and prepares cost estimates and bid specifications.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.

• Monitors inventory levels and orders parts, supplies, equipment, and materials.

• Develops and monitors the preventive maintenance program, coordinates and schedules equipment and systems maintenance, and maintains records and files.

• Collects data, prepares and submits reports regarding activities and operations, and completes special projects.

• Conducts on-site inspections to review and inspect the progress or completion of building maintenance projects, to investigate and resolve complaints, and to discuss work assignments and problems.

• Coordinates building maintenance and repair projects and activities with departments, vendors, contractors, architects and engineers.

• Prepares and submits cost estimates, bid specifications, bid requests and recommends the procurement of building equipment, supplies and materials.

• Supervises and assigns mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, painting, carpentry and other building maintenance and grounds maintenance work.

• Coordinates the moving of equipment, supplies and furniture for meetings, seminars, press conferences and preparations for special events or seasonal activities.

• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate from a two-year vocational program: Carpentry; Electricity; or Plumbing.

• Three-years of building construction, property maintenance, general contractor, building inspection, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC experience.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.

• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.

• Must be on 24-hour call.

• Must work a varied schedule.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.

• Must complete the annual security awareness training.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.