Job Abstract

The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Facilities and Engineering Division seeks a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor to manage one of 3 teams that provide building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of over 80 County buildings. This Supervisor will report to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chief and supervise HVAC Mechanics, Building Engineers, Stationary Watch Engineers, and contracted service staff. The Supervisor will oversee the maintenance of critical sites at (2) Data Centers and (6) radio sites, including the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power equipment, plumbing, equipment, computerized building automation systems, building envelope, and other related components

Supervisory/Administrative duties:

• Supervising employees in operational areas including writing and reviewing scopes of work and work-related procedures, assigning work orders, establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and performing annual performance reviews;
• Adjusting schedules, priorities, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdown, material delays, or unexpected absences;
• Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures; including the use of a variety of specialized equipment and technical procedures, and ensuring availability of all equipment at work site;
• Monitoring the inventory of repair, replacement parts, supplies and approving purchases made by subordinates;
• Scheduling and monitoring specialized contracts, evaluating cost effectiveness of utilizing contractors;
• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing payroll, completing time and daily activity sheets, personal injury, and accident and vehicle reports; and
• Responding to citizens' inquiries and concerns, and keeping citizens apprised of County policies, regulations, and work schedules when necessary.

• Monitoring and inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements with national, state, and local code requirements;
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting building air comfort, temperature problems, air distribution/balancing/stratification problems, and building automated system (BAS) problems;
• Responding to calls for emergencies and assisting with standby operations;
• Reviewing contractor's invoices and approving payment using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensuring that records of preventive and corrective maintenance repairs are maintained in the CMMS;
• Assisting with capital improvement projects (CIP) by providing prioritized lists of capital building needs to the Section Chief;
• Ensuring energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented through coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team; and
• Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and other supervisors to develop plans, discuss issues and provide time and cost estimates for requested work.

Minimums:

• High School diploma/Equivalent;
• Three (3) years of 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;
• One (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems; and
• Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License. See Special Requirements section for additional required licenses/certifications.

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees and managing 24/7 operations;
• Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program using maintenance software;
• Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (over 350,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities and managing small construction projects and interacting with project managers and trades staff; and/or
• Servicing water pressure booster systems, and sewer ejection and treatment.

• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
• Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment and maintain, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicants driving record.
• ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications obtained within probationary period.
• Must possess one of the following licenses or a reciprocal license from another state (at time of application):
  • Virginia - HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License;
  • Maryland - HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License; or
  • District of Columbia - Electrical Journeyman's License, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic's License

Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday - hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call back in emergencies and will be in an On-Call rotation with other supervisors.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

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Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.