Building Maintenance Supervisor - Towson General Maintenance (Non-Merit)

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A non-Merit vacancy exists in Property Management, Office of Budget and Finance.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, supervises building maintenance or specialized building trades workers and plans and directs maintenance, repair, renovation, and installation in County facilities.  

• Assigns work to, supervises, and advises buildings maintenance mechanics, heating and air conditioning mechanics, plumbers, electricians, apprentices, and helpers engaged in performing a variety of major and minor repairs, renovations, and installations, and preventative maintenance, to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing equipment in County buildings.

• Advises personnel of and provides instruction in work methods. Inspects, schedules, and approves work.

• Completes employee performance evaluations, and administer counseling and discipline as appropriate.

• Prioritizes jobs and schedules projects. Resolves conflicts and complaints.

• Prepares labor and material cost estimates, requisitions for materials, and supplies for major and minor projects.

• Prepares and maintains records, inventories, cost and productivity studies, and data driven reports.

• Visits job sites where repair, renovation, or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Inspects work done by County maintenance workers and private contractors.

• On a rotating basis, takes calls for after-hours emergencies and gives calls to the on-call mechanic for response.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

• May interpret and assist in preparing construction plans, blue prints, maps, and specifications. 
• May occasionally be required to assist in the completion of special or emergency projects. 
• May meet with contractors and vendors and monitor price agreements and contracts.
• May be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice in emergency situations and may be required to report to work during inclement weather.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent,

plus 

Six years’ experience in building maintenance, repair, renovation or construction work, four years of which were at the journeyman level in the electrical, plumbing, or heating and air conditioning trade.

(Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.)

Licenses and Certificates 
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
 
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.  Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.  Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
 Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.
(www.WES.org)
 
 Mail or deliver documents to:
 ATTN:  Property Management Specialist – Towson General Maintenance
 Office of Human Resources
 Baltimore County Government
 308 Allegheny Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204
 
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions 
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. Duties include travel to various work sites.
 
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
 Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.