Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Description

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Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Join Our Facility Maintenance Team at the City of Olathe!

The City of Olathe is searching for a skilled Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to help keep our city buildings running smoothly for both the public and City employees. The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of Technicians and take on a variety of tasks that keep our buildings safe, efficient, and operational.

Why Join Us?

At the City of Olathe, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment where hard work is recognized, and team celebrations are encouraged. Plus, we provide outstanding benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  

• Free on-site health clinic for covered employees & family members
  

• Retirement savings - 457 deferred compensation plans with employer match & Kansas state retirement plan
  

• Paid parental leave & flex spending accounts
  

• Work clothing & shoe allowance
  

• Wellbeing program & on-site workout facility
  

• Education reimbursement for career growth
  

• Sick, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
  

Compensation for this role is $29.00 - $39.79 USD hourly based on a combination of factors including but not limited to education and relevant work experience.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community, apply today and join our dedicated team at the City of Olathe!

This position is part of a supervisor on call rotation .

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

As a working supervisor, the Facility Maintenance Supervisor supervises, plans, prioritizes, and assigns the work of staff in the activities of multiple trade disciplines in the operation, repair, and maintenance of assigned City facilities. They advise project members and contractors as it relates to major mechanical replacements, repairs, and installations. They use specialized skill sets to train and assist maintenance personnel in the completion of their work assignments and to prevent and resolve problems. They also participate in budgetary and project planning duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs supervisory responsibilities for a team of facility maintenance technicians assigned to various locations throughout the City; provides direction and coaching related to specialized work assignments; prioritizes determines work assignments and provides direction; may assist in the completion of projects.
  
• Recruits, hires, and retains employees; monitors work performance, provides coaching and development; completes performance evaluations; addresses employee concerns; trains new crew members; ensures safety standards are met; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level.
  
• Participates in and contributes to the annual budgeting process including proposing projects and equipment replacement.
  
• Assists and coordinates project planning and minor construction; monitors and inspects construction projects and contract work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
  
• Uses specialized skills to perform highly technical work in one or more skilled trades (HVAC, building automation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry) on a variety of maintenance or project related tasks.
  
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, designs, and proposes corrective measures to complex problems and systems.
  

Qualifications

Experience:Four or more years of experience in public or private facility maintenance, construction, janitorial services, or a related field along with one year or more of supervisory responsibility are required.

Education: Completion of a vocational program, associate degree or equivalent in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field is required. Additional relevant and increasingly more responsible experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses & Certifications:A valid driver’s license with favorable driving record is required.

Environmental or Physical Demands: The Facility Maintenance Supervisor must wear personal protective equipment as required and operate various hand and power tools. They will work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including wet, cold, and humid environments, and perform tasks such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, and reaching; may work on slick or uneven surfaces. The job involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds independently and more in a team lift. They work at various heights, climbing or descending ladders and stairs, and performing work in aerial lifts. They may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, or sanitary waste. May work in residential/public housing locations. Employees may drive or ride from site to site frequently throughout the day. Work also requires some regular sedentary work operating a computer and standard office equipment.