Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor

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.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor to join our team! The Facilities and Engineering Division provides building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of over 80 County buildings, including critical sites at two data centers and six radio sites. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chief, each supervisor will lead a team of HVAC mechanics, building engineers, stationary watch engineers, and contracted service staff in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power, plumbing, building automation, and building envelope systems.

Major Job Duties:

• Supervising maintenance staff, assigning work orders, and setting and adjusting priorities, deadlines, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdowns, material delays, or staff absences;
• Writing scopes of work and work procedures, and training staff in diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures and the use of specialized equipment;
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting building comfort issues, including temperature, air distribution, balancing, stratification, and building automation system (BAS) problems;
• Responding to emergency calls and supporting standby operations;
• Scheduling, monitoring, and inspecting contracted work for compliance with contract terms and national, state, and local codes, and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of using contractors;
• Reviewing and approving contractor invoices in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance records are kept current;
• Providing the Section Chief with prioritized capital building needs for capital improvement projects (CIP) and maintaining energy-saving strategies in coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team;
• Coordinating with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and supervisors to plan requested work, including developing time and cost estimates;
• Responding to community members’ inquiries and concerns and keeping them informed of County policies, regulations, and work schedules; and
• Managing supervisory administration, including payroll and time approval, daily activity sheets, injury and accident reports, parts and supply inventory, staff purchase approvals, and annual performance reviews.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, along with the communication and customer service skills to work effectively with internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Three 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; and
• At least one year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License; and
• One of the following valid licenses, or a reciprocal license from another state:
  • Virginia: HVAC Journeyman or Electrical Journeyman;
  • Maryland: HVAC Journeyman or Electrical Journeyman; or
  • District of Columbia: Electrical Journeyman or Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic.

Substitution(s): Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees in 24/7 operations;
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs using maintenance software;
• Managing plant mechanical systems in large commercial or correctional facilities (over 350,000 square feet);
• Managing small construction projects in coordination with project managers and trades staff; and/or
• Servicing water pressure booster systems and sewage ejection and treatment systems.

Special Requirements

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: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of your official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Professional Licenses/Certifications: Must possess Arc Flash and Confined Space certifications or obtain them within the probationary period.

Pre-Employment Physical: The selected candidate must complete and meet the requirements of a pre-employment physical examination prior to beginning employment.

Resume Requirement: A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Work Schedule: Selected candidates must be available for call back during emergencies and will participate in an on-call rotation with other supervisors.

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and heights, high heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, gases, oils, and poor ventilation, and frequently requires working in close quarters such as manholes, small enclosed rooms, and narrow passageways.

• Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

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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