BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily installation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. You will supervise maintenance staff and external vendors, ensuring safety and code compliance across all County buildings.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent communication, and the ability to plan and prioritize work while maintaining reliable service to the public. This is a full-time County position in California.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time paid work experience in crafts/mechanical trades with maintenance on mechanical equipment in a commercial/industrial setting.
• One year of supervisory or lead experience within the building trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day installations, repairs and maintenance of County facilities.
• Supervise building maintenance and office maintenance staff and vendors.
• Ensure safety procedures and compliance with building codes and laws.

Skills

Building maintenance

Safety & codes

Supervision & training

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Building trades tools

HVAC/Plumbing tools

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The County of Monterey Department of Social Services (DSS) Administrative Services Branch (ASB) seeks energetic applicants with excellent, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills for a Building Maintenance Supervisor. This classification is a full supervisory level in this series. The Building Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day installations, repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supervision of building maintenance and office maintenance workers, and vendors who perform skilled and semi-skilled labor/services in the repair and maintenance of the Department of Social Services Facilities.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Building Maintenance Supervisor

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Methods, and practices employed in the repair and maintenance of buildings and associated mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Safety practices, procedures and techniques commonly used in the building maintenance trade
• Laws and building codes of the trades affecting the installation, repair and maintenance of County facilities and equipment

Working Knowledge of:

• The principles, theories, and practices of preventative maintenance
• The principles of electricity and electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• The equipment and tools necessary to the operation and maintenance of lighting, heating, air conditioning and plumbing, organization and prioritizing
• The principals, practices and techniques of supervision, including training, documenting work performance, work planning, organization and prioritizing

Skill and Ability to:

• Prioritize, plan, assign, motivate, supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinates and vendors
• Use tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely
• Train subordinates in proper work procedures and safety equipment
• Apply principles and practices of supervision
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative in identifying and solving problems
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

Four years of full-time paid work experience in the crafts/mechanical trades field performing installation, repair and/or maintenance on mechanical equipment in a commercial and/or industrial setting including one year of supervisory or lead experience within the building trades

OR

A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully pass a through background investigation to include fingerprinting
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to [e-mail]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Elizabeth Veliz, Human Resources Analyst, at [phone], or [e-mail]