Facilities Superintendent

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee city-wide maintenance operations and related administrative tasks. You will schedule staff, set cleaning standards, manage preventative programs, and coordinate bids, contracts and vendors for timely, compliant service.

You will develop and monitor budgets, review work orders, and lead a team to ensure safe, reliable facilities. A Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience are required; Master Electrician or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Facility Management and Maintenance, Construction, or related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• Master Electrician or HVAC License preferred.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Facilities Maintenance and Custodial staff; assign tasks; set standards; train staff; ensure safety; implement quality control; hire and evaluate performance.
• Provide project management for repair projects; assess facility conditions; plan replacements; review work orders and status; prioritize projects; schedule inspections.
• Coordinate bidding process; review proposals; manage vendors and contracts; supervise work on building maintenance projects.
• Develop and administer budgets; approve expenditures; coordinate equipment and supply purchases; maintain warranties.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master Electrician or HVAC license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We LOVE DeSoto

Our Core Values

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to supervise City-wide facility maintenance operations and to coordinate and oversee facilities-related administrative functions. This is accomplished by scheduling and managing staff; developing cleaning standards; developing priorities and quality control programs; implementing maintenance requests and preventative programs; coordinating contracts, vendors, and the bidding process; investigating complaints and requests; and recommending budget expenditures. Other duties may include completing special projects and activities.

Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the Facilities Maintenance and Custodial staff by assigning tasks; establishing standards; training staff on equipment and chemical applications; adhering to safety methods; implementing a quality control program; and hiring and evaluating performance;
• Coordinates and provides project management for repair projects; Develops and implements a facilities maintenance program by assessing the condition of all facilities; developing long-range replacement plans; reviews work orders, reviews maintenance request status; prioritizes projects; coordinating materials; and scheduling inspections;
• Ensures the completion of a variety of construction and building maintenance projects by coordinating the bidding process; reviewing proposals; managing vendors and contracts; and supervising work;
• Develops and administers budgets by reviewing and approving expenditures; recommending annual expenditures; coordinating equipment, material, and supply purchases; and maintaining all warranties; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Facility Management and Maintenance, Construction, or related field;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Master Electrician or HVAC License preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Skill in planning, developing, and implementing facilities maintenance programs;
• Skill in managing staff;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with contractors and external parties;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; and
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

The full salary range for this role is $66,434.40 - $96,992.21. The hiring range for this role is $66,434.40 - $76, 235.00.