General Trades Tech Supervisor

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self‑sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Facilities & Support Services (OFSS) is seeking candidates for the position of General Trades Tech Supervisor. This position is located in Gwinnett County and will require travel and possible overnight travel as required by the daily activities of this position.

OFSS provides an enterprise wide, cross‑divisional approach to the management of facilities, office space and assets, response to emergencies, records management, risk management, fleet management, and transportation services for the Department of Human Services (DHS). OFSS increases efficiency, eliminates duplication of effort, reduces costs, provides consistency and technical expertise across all DHS Divisions and Offices and enables the department and its employees to be more responsive to customer needs.

This position reports to the Facilities Manager, DHS, Office of Facilities and Support Services.

Under general supervision, the General Trades Tech Supervisor must be able to identify and troubleshoot contractors/vendors work performance. Validation completion of work prior to invoice payment submission. Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of building operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to address building related issues. Performs administrative duties in support of management decision making and functional areas.

Exercises various latitudes of independent judgment and work with minimum supervision.

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff
• Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Coordinates the handling of hazardous materials according to laws and regulations.
• Diagnoses and corrects mechanical and structural problems, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Train General Trades Technicians on building maintenance responsibilities.
• Ensures all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness.
• Installs, maintains, evaluates and repairs any components of the systems.
• Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
• Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and equipment.
• Oversee routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
• Performs skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks.
• Provide Inspection Training to General Trades Technicians.
• Read and utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
• Renovates or builds additions to existing facilities.
• Repairs and performs maintenance on plumbing fixtures, lighting, air vents and air conditioning units and facilities.
• Wear safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations.
• Coordinates the engineering, maintenance, renovation, and construction of facilities.
• Oversee the use of contractors and contracted maintenance employees working on company property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently.
• Reviews plans and conduct on‑site inspections…