Job Abstract

The Prince William County Department of FACILITIES & FLEET MANAGEMENT is using this recruitment to establish an Eligibility List of MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to work in the Buildings & Grounds Division.

Do you have a passion for maintenance and facility preservation? Are you in search of a rewarding career? Would you like to explore your potential, have endless career possibilities and work in a diverse environment? If so, come join Prince William County as a Maintenance & Operations Specialist. The Department of Facilities & Fleet Management, Buildings and Grounds Division, is pursuing someone with energy and creativity to fill a vacant Maintenance & Operations Specialist position. The ideal candidate will have the ability to grow, think, dream and create in the building maintenance field. We welcome achievers, leaders and visionaries to apply for this vital position. Maintenance & Operations Specialist perform responsible skilled work in all aspects and trades of commercial building maintenance.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Common hand tools; basic recordkeeping techniques; basic workplace safety procedures; basic use of personal computers to access automated recordkeeping tools and use email; basic customer service practices.
Skills in: Basic computer use to maintain logs, inventories; respond to service requests and emails; access the computerized maintenance management system; access automated control systems.

Ability to: Learn the functions of and use a variety of tools and power equipment; maintain routine records and reports in computerized and written formats; effectively use email and automated calendaring systems; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; learn and apply health and safety regulations; perform assigned tasks independently and ask for supervision or guidance as needed; understand and follow oral and written directions; work from blue prints, shop drawings and sketches; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise and temperature extremes. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects. while performing job duties. Wrist, HAND, and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.


ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are looking for a Maintenance Operations Specialist to undertake the responsibility to preserve the good condition and functionality of premises. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the basic trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet County standards. Assists more skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades areas, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and locks.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities (May perform some or all the duties listed below).
Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems including controls, pump and motors.
Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection/equipment systems, sprinkler systems, and assisting in structural and roof inspections.
Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, air handling, and refrigeration units, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment.
Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
Assists with and learns to repair, maintain, and install waste, vent, and domestic water distribution systems. May assist in welding or fabricating tasks.
Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of county facilities.
Responds to emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
Knows and understands all safety procedures of the county.
Operates a county vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
Maintains appropriate records and reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERENCES: the successful candidate will have…
A. Experience with electrical and mechanical preventive Maintenance
B. Experience with Electrical and HVAC trouble shooting and repair
C. Familiar with computers and ability to use a computerized maintenance management system.


SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

Regular / Monday – Friday (37.50 hours a week); Non- Traditional / Weekday, Weekends, Evenings after 5:00 pm Essential Personnel / On-Call.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass DMV CHECK.
Must possess a valid driver's LICENSE.
Must pass pre-employment physical; and
Criminal History Check, if applicable to work assignment.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly; up to 80 pounds as applicable; Responds to emergencies outside of normal working hours.
Background Checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or Fingerprinting may be required (Effective January 3, 2013) as posted in the job advertisement.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $24.82 - $36.00