Building Services Operations Supervisor

Boulder County, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80-hour vacation at hire

Monthly vacation leave accrual (8 hrs)

Medical leave accruals (8 hrs)

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking a Buildings Services Operations Supervisor to direct multiple building maintenance crews across sites, ensuring efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds systems. The role requires independent judgment and extensive knowledge of departmental operations.

Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements, pass background checks, and reside in Colorado.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years of large commercial building maintenance experience with supervision.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience and 3 years of building automation system experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Building Services Maintenance Foremen and crews at multiple sites.
• Plan, organize, assign, review and inspect work per SOPs.
• Review work of outside contractors and manage preventive maintenance projects.
• Monitor and adjust building control systems to optimize operation.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Safety

Blueprints interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Building Services Operations Supervisor. The Building Services Maintenance Operations Supervisor is a supervisory level classification in the Maintenance series. The Building Service Maintenance Operations Supervisor performs variety supervisory, administrative and technical duties with responsibility for directing the work of multiple building maintenance crews at multiple sites, requiring independent judgment and thorough knowledge of departmental operations, in the development and maintenance of county buildings and grounds.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $81,552.00 - $99,474.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

1. Phone Screening: Week of November 16th
2. First Round Interviews: Week of November 16th
3. Second Round Interviews: Week of November 23rd
4. Reference Check: Week of November 23rd

New employees receive 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

1. Supervises Building Services Maintenance Foremen and crews at multiple sites
2. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and inspects the work of maintenance and grounds employees in accordance with established standard operating procedures
3. Plans, organizes and reviews the work performed by outside contractors
4. Implements preventive/routine maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Building Services Department
5. Monitors, repairs and adjusts building control system to insure systems are operating properly and efficiently as possible
6. Performs skilled duties in maintaining and repairs of building equipment including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing and electrical systems
7. Performs and supervises snow removal operations for multiple sites
8. Performs skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and equipment
9. Conducts performance evaluations, counsels employees concerning performance and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, promotion, discipline and termination
10. Plans and schedules training and safety courses for staff
11. May be required to respond to emergencies after hours
12. Performs related duties, as required
13. May be reassigned in emergency situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• At least seven years of large commercial building maintenance experience, including: preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs of HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical systems, light carpentry work and oversight of grounds/landscape maintenance with at least four years of supervisory experience and three years of building automation system experience in monitoring and making adjustments to insure system operability.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

7-10 years commercial building maintenance in a government setting.

5+ years as a supervisor with oversite of multiple buildings and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the use of materials, equipment and procedures necessary for maintaining large commercial buildings and landscape
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to large commercial buildings and landscape maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of county and department values, policy and procedures
• Skilled in supervision, leadership and the ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public
• Thorough knowledge and practices of green building materials and methods for the care and maintenance of facilities, the management of energy efficient systems and recycling of waste
• Skilled in diagnosing/troubleshooting and repairing equipment associated with large commercial buildings
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, engineering drawings, schematics and MSDS information
• Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft office, teams, and outlook. Creating SOP's

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Back and Upper Body (lifting)

Frequently lift 1-10 lb. tools and materials above head.

Frequently lift from floor to waist with one hand 10-50 lb. power tools, equipment, and supplies. Occasionally lift 100 lb. bags of ice melt with another employee (two man lift) from chest height to floor or the reverse.

Occasionally lift items weighing 40-100 lbs.

Operate large power equipment weighing 100 lbs. or more.

Hands/Arms

Occasional plumbing work necessitates working with large 25 lb. wrenches, which requires lifting from floor to waist height with two hands.

Frequently grip, twist, pull, push, lift, swing and operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.

Use finger dexterity to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator and operate tools and equipment.

Body Movement

Constant walking and stair climbing.

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, standing, and working from ladders on heights from 4-12 ft. in height.

Frequently handle shovels; 20 lb. pry bars, and 8 lb. sledgehammers.

Occasional shoveling, pushing, pulling and working from ladders, scaffolding or lift equipment 12 ft. high or higher.

Frequently work with hands and arms reaching overhead.

Vision

Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Must have the ability to differentiate wires and other items by color.

Hearing and Speech

Must be able to communicate in person, over the telephone and/or by two-way radio.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.