Facility Supervisor 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Historical Society (NHS) in the Division of Museums and History within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Facility Supervisor 1 located in Reno. The NHS is a public history center that incorporates the functions of a research library and archive a museum and public programs venue and educational offerings from primary school to graduate level academic research. The Facilities Supervisor 1 plans organizes and participates in buildings and grounds maintenance repair custodial work security functions and capital improvements at assigned facilities of the Nevada Historical Society main building and satellite addition the incumbent will assist in moving museum collections in accordance with the NHS Collection Management policies and museum library and archives standards of practice. The incumbent will have contact with the public volunteers other state agencies and the University Nevada Reno facilities team. The Facility Supervisor 1 chairs the Safety Program. The NHS staff work Tuesday through Saturday and provide evening programs which necessitates working occasional evenings. This position reports to the NHS Director.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in building construction or building maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Plan schedule assign and participate in skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation maintenance repair or modification of buildings equipment and grounds; inspect facilities and identify deficiencies in structures fixtures adjacent landscapes and heating electrical plumbing air conditioning ventilation and refrigeration systems.

Diagnose system failure and equipment malfunctions using a variety of hand and power tools electrical test instruments and light motorized equipment; install new equipment and make structural modifications.

Review structural blueprints mechanical schematics construction codes fire codes and safety procedures in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of work. Estimate material and supply costs for scheduled maintenance and construction projects such as remodeling office space including building and finishing walls and rerouting power sources.

Contact outside contractors and commercial vendors for estimates in order to make budget projections and adhere to budget constraints; plan and schedule work; communicate project concerns to supervisors and agency management.

Train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; schedule assign and review work.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform some or all of the duties in the series concept and typically supervise and schedule the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers engaged in minor building repairs grounds maintenance custodial work and security.

Incumbents may have responsibility for repairing furniture and fixtures unclogging plumbing painting touch-ups hand watering and weeding and performing preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning equipment such as lubricating motors belts and bearings. Outside contractors higher level Facility Supervisors or their staff are generally responsible for major repairs and construction such as overhauling heating and air conditioning systems replacing water lines or drainage lines rerouting and establishing electric current and remodeling projects that require advanced level skills.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: standard practices methods materials tools and equipment used in building maintenance and construction trades as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings grounds and equipment; safety hazards and safe working procedures.

General knowledge of: principles practices and techniques of facility operating systems such as heating and air conditioning electrical plumbing sprinklers and auxiliary equipment; methods tools and practices used in the building and construction trades including carpentry masonry roofing and in landscaping.

Ability to: plan and schedule routine semi-skilled and unskilled work for personnel engaged in cleaning light building repairs and grounds maintenance; carry out preventive maintenance tasks on various building systems; read and interpret repair orders service manuals and building codes; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management supervisor agency staff personnel from other agencies vendors and contractors; read and interpret complex instructions associated with preventive maintenance proper use of equipment and materials and rules/regulations pertaining to job safety purchasing and supervisory responsibilities; prepare work orders reports of work accomplished and documentation related to supervisory responsibilities; read and interpret plans construction drawings and electrical schematics; plan projects and lay out materials; estimate the materials and time required to complete projects; add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals to calculate dimensions volumes capacities material needs and lay out projects.

Skill in: safely operating and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in building construction and maintenance.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Fowler -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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