General Maintenance Supervisor II, Austin Facilities Maintenance

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision this position directs the activities of maintenance personnel and/or crews responsible for performing general maintenance work on City buildings facilities and grounds.

For Utility Departments Only:
Under general supervision this position is responsible for the treatment plant equipment operations group by scheduling employee work and ensuring the sludge hauling or land application processes are maintained.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Inspects construction and construction sites for compliance with codes specifications safety ordinances etc.; enforces safety rules.

• Assists in developing operating budget for division. Orders and issue supplies parts etc.

• Develops and revises operating procedures.

• Trains personnel in performance of job tasks; develops work schedule; assigns job duties amd monitors task completion; and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.

• Reads profiles and blueprints; inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs and maintenance.

For Utility Departments Only:

• Schedules supervises directs and evaluates the work activities of 7-10 Treatment Plant Equipment Operators.

• Oversees and coordinates maintenance of assigned fleet including monitoring and scheduling of preventive maintenance and work requests for fleet services and evaluating and recommending fleet replacements as warranted.

• Prepares verifies and maintains all records necessary to meet Federal State and Local regulatory requirements.

• Oversee the Dillo Dirt loading operation by ensuring uninterrupted service is provided to vendors.

• Ensure that residuals disposal at water treatment plants is addressed daily so that capacity and treatment process are not affected.

• Communicate with plant superintendents O&M Supervisors and employees to ensure that the business needs of the facilities are being met.

• Oversee the land application process including equipment calibration soil sampling and record keeping.

• Manage the residuals disposal sites to meet regulatory and security requirements.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection training evaluation and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Local ordinances and building codes.

• Knowledge of general characteristics of facilities machinery and equipment.

• Knowledge of tools materials methods and procedures used in building maintenance and repair.

• Knowledge of proper safety practices procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.

• Skill in evaluating needs for routine and/or emergency maintenance and repairs.

• Skill in establishing work priorities.

For Utility Departments Only:

• Knowledge of City of Austin ordinances policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Austin Water Utilities policies processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of contract processes including the monitoring of vendors.

• Knowledge of applicable Austin Energy and OSHA safety regulations.

• Skill in training methodology.

• Skill in estimating time material and labor for job assigned.

• Ability to establish work assignments and ensure completion of projects.

• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively to subordinates management and customers.

• Ability to work in field conditions temperature extremes and other in climate weather conditions.

• Ability to read and interpret plans maps and written specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus five (5) years of experience in general building and construction work two years of which were in a lead/supervisory capacity.

For Utility Departments Only:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus five (5) years of experience in equipment operation of which one year of specialized utility equipment and two years (2) year of lead/supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment a valid Texas drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

Light. Tasks performed with lightweight materials or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with maintenance trade operations including electrical mechanical carpentry and locksmith.

• Experience using a computerized maintenance management database for maintaining work order and asset maintenance history and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook).

• Familiar with City of Austin building codes compliance regulations and building permitting and processes.

• Experience performing the full range of supervisory activities including selection training performance evaluation coaching counseling and disciplinary action for a maintenance workgroup (carpentry general maintenance locksmith) while coordinating employee schedules to meet business needs for maintaining City-owned facilities.

• Experience in facility planned related to managing deferred maintenance and development of preventative/scheduled maintenance programs.

• Experience with sustainable building maintenance practices including but not limited to energy conservation water conservation green construction and maintenance methods.

Notes to Candidate:

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race creed color national origin sex gender identity age religion veteran status disability or sexual addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals AIDS AIDS Related Complex or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.