Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - Open & Promotional

City-of-El-Segundo,-Ca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Segundo is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in the upkeep and repair of City buildings and facilities. You will oversee custodial, maintenance, and repair work, coordinating with other divisions and engineers on CIP projects to ensure timely, compliant completion.

The role requires strong supervision, budgeting, and coordination skills, along with knowledge of building systems and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• Four years of building and facility maintenance experience, incl. electrical, HVAC, plumbing.
• One year of supervisory or leadwork experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, supervise and participate in maintenance of City facilities and buildings.
• Evaluate service needs, requisition supplies, hire contractors, and monitor costs.
• Supervise staff, train, schedule and discipline as needed.
• Coordinate with City engineers and other departments on facility-related CIP projects.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics equipment

Hand and power tools

Emergency response

Record keeping

Training & mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Definition: Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of City buildings and facilities. The position also provides oversight and coordination for facility-related CIP projects, working closely with City engineers and other departments on City projects involving facility maintenance, repairs, improvements, and upgrades.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, coordinates, supervises and participates in the work of staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of City facilities and buildings including custodial services; coordinates maintenance, repair and custodial work with other divisions; evaluates work performed to ensure compliance with established procedures.

Evaluates service needs; determines and requisitions supplies, equipment and materials; develops and prepares bid specifications for selected maintenance services; hires contractors and administers service contracts; prepares estimates and monitors maintenance and operating costs.

Utilizes computerized building management program to monitor service, preventive maintenance program, parts inventory, records, work goals and budget; maintains records and logs of work performed, and equipment and staffing usage; prepares reports; prepares and administers the Division budget.

Responds to complaints and determines appropriate corrective action; coordinates activities with other City staff in resolving complaints as necessary.

Assists with hiring, trains, schedules, assigns and supervises work of assigned staff; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

• Tools, equipment and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities;
• Related methods, laws, codes and OSHA requirements;
• Principles and practices of supervision;
• Computerized building management programs;
• Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics;
• Safe work practices; and
• OSHA safety standards related to all aspects related work.

Skill in:

• Reviewing, monitoring, and prioritizing building maintenance/repair work;
• Analyzing work and efficiently utilizing staff resources to accomplish unit objectives;
• Trouble-shooting systems and performing journey level maintenance and repair work;
• Operating a variety of technical diagnostic equipment;
• Using appropriate hand and power tools associated with mechanical/facility diagnosis, maintenance and repair;
• Analyzing emergencies and effecting accurate corrective action;
• Maintaining records and preparing reports;
• Supervising, training, evaluating and motivating employees;
• Understanding and following complex directions and instructions; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

Working Conditions

Routinely required to lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds. Required to enter confined spaces, hot and cold areas and climb ladders.

Qualifications

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in building and facility maintenance and repair including electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and general building repairs including one (1) year supervisory or related leadwork experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Due to the performance of field duties which requires the operation of a City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

• Trade Electricity Journey Level Certification
• HVAC Universal Certification
• EPA Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification

Disaster Service Worker

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.