Facilities Management Superintendent

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform specialized manual/technical and supervisory functions necessary to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment for Utilities facilities and grounds. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Plans, schedules, and supervises the general/preventive maintenance, repair and custodial services for all Utilities facilities; organizes and prioritizes facilities workload; prepares work schedules and makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; monitors work safety factors to ensure safety of employee and other individuals; inspects completed work.
• Supervises and performs general repair and maintenance work on Utilities buildings and related systems such as air conditioning, heating, boilers, chillers, digital controllers, and electric motors; repairs/maintains appliances and equipment.
• Coordinates work activities with those of other departments.
• Inspects buildings, equipment and systems to identify needed repairs; tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; ensures that building, equipment and system operations/maintenance are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervises/performs skilled labor/repair functions such as electrical and mechanical repairs, plumbing, painting, etc.; supervises/performs various manual work functions associated with building/equipment maintenance which may include repairing roof leaks, replacing ceiling tiles, regulating chemicals to cooling tower water, changing light bulbs and ballasts, cleaning condenser coils, clearing clogged plumbing lines, installing plumbing fixtures, repairing plumbing leaks, wrapping/insulating pipes, repairing/replacing locks/hardware, running cables/wires, replacing electrical receptacles, testing electrical components;
  
  removes and replaces a/c compressors, electrical fan motors, contractors, relays, defrost boards, pressure switches, belts, current switches, thermostats, etc.
• May operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools used in projects, which may include utility vehicles, air conditioner, chiller, air handler, boiler, heater, pump, mower, torch, drill, saw, pick axe, shovel, rake, gauges, meters, mechanic tools, electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, etc.
• Supervises/performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, such as inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, changing filters, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Maintains inventory of department equipment, tools and supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials.
• Reads/interprets blueprints and construction drawings.
• Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, logs, purchase requests, and other documents; receives various forms, reports, work orders, invoices, certifications, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service; responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
• Communicates with employees, city departments, department heads, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations, to include providing information, researching problems, initiating telephone calls, etc.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of…