Building Maintenance Supervisor

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Building Maintenance Workers and others performing maintenance duties as it relates to performing preventative and reactive maintenance on designated building systems to ensure the safety, functionality, and comfort for staff, tenants, and the public.

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, the Building Maintenance Supervisor has the authority to exercise considerable independent judgement and discretion as both a manager supervising staff and a professional with technical expertise to perform the position’s daily tasks and responsibilities within department established policies and procedures. The Building Maintenance Supervisor directly supervises more than two employees.

The Building Maintenance Supervisor is a management employee who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Maintenance Superintendent, Public Works Director, Municipal Administrator, Assembly, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.Knowledge of:
• Methods, practices, and techniques used in building maintenance and repair of buildings systems such as structural, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
• Building codes and regulations pertaining to public safety, health, accessibility, and sustainability
• Safety regulation, protocols, principles, practices, and procedures relating to building maintenance

Skills in:
• Operating a personal computer using standard Microsoft software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, including Excel and Word and any customized software for asset maintenance management like CMMS
• Operating building system controls, including HVAC and fire protection
• Operating hand & power tools, machinery, and equipment
• Leading, mentoring, training, and evaluating of staff to effectively and efficiently perform required maintenance tasks in a timely manner  
• Reading, interpreting, and applying operational procedures, schematics, blueprints, and plans
• Reading, comprehending, instructing, and following safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Planning, organizing, and executing maintenance projects within budget parameters with limited staff
• Identifying problems and implementing effective solutions to assigned maintenance operations
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, other departments, and the public
• Engaging positively with the community and address any public concerns related to assigned area of maintenance
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively based on direction, urgency, and limited funding or staffing

Ability to:
• Recognize and maintain confidential information
• Supervise others in a positive, productive and effective manner
• Recognize and maintain high standards of quality and detail in all aspects of assigned maintenance area
• Make informed decisions quickly, particularly in emergency situations  
• Promote a collaborative and positive working environment among maintenance crews and other departments
• Adapt to changing weather conditions, work schedules, and project demands
• Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Understand and follow oral and written policies, procedures, and instructions
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in construction, management, engineering, or a related field, preferred; and
• Formal training, certification, or licensure in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or other trade relating to building systems; and
• Five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of structures and various building systems within those structures; and
• One year of lead experience (equivalent to the Building Maintenance Worker III) or similar experience outside of Sitka is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Working Conditions:
• Works indoors in designated buildings and structures about 80% of the time, a portion of which is spent in an office setting performing time entry, work order entry, and budgetary responsibilities
• Works outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather with related hazards, about 20% of the time
 
Specific Physical Requirements:
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching  
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of proper equipment
• Frequent physical movement (walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing) throughout the workday depending on operational needs and where working (office or field)
• Visual and hearing acuity required to:• Frequently stands for long periods of time  
• Frequently reaches, handles, and feels in order to operate vehicles and equipment

General Physical Requirements:
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively
• Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to operate equipment and tools used in operation and maintenance of buildings infrastructure safely and effectively
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to perform work duties safely and effectively such as working with hand tools and a keyboard  
• Sufficient physical mobility and reflexes which permits the employee to work in confined spaces and climb ladders, all while adhering to safety protocols in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of designated building systems