Facilities Supervisor

Supervises the work of personnel performing a variety of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, painting and general maintenance tasks; reviews work orders and determines priorities; assigns and schedules work; estimates costs of repair and other projects; orders materials and assembles tools and equipment for projects; instructs staff in proper work procedures, use of hand tools and power equipment and safety procedures;

inspects work in progress and upon completion; examines buildings and fixtures for needed repairs and maintenance and makes recommendations to Facilities Manager;
Responsible for the preventive maintenance program; reviews building plans for compliance with building, electrical and plumbing codes; assists staff in handling unusual problems; sets performance standards and evaluates performance of staff; maintains records and prepares reports; may personally perform the more skilled maintenance tasks; may provide vacation or other temporary relief for the Facilities Manager.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

* Thorough knowledge of the basic methods, materials and tools used in the building maintenance trades;

* Working knowledge of the principles of supervision and training;

* Working knowledge of safe work practices and safety precautions utilized in the building trades;

* Working knowledge of laws and building codes affecting repair and remodeling.

* Working knowledge of methods used in the maintenance of building equipment;

* Some knowledge of estimating material and labor cost.

Ability to:

* Assign, coordinate, evaluate and direct the work of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled staff performing building maintenance and repair activities;

* Accurately estimate labor and material costs for repair, remodeling and maintenance projects;

* Train subordinates in proper work procedures;

* Perform a wide variety of skilled and/or semiskilled tasks connected with repair and maintenance of building, fixtures and equipment;

* Work from sketches and blueprints;

* Safely lift up to 100 pounds;

* Use tools and equipment of the building trades skillfully and safely;

* Follow written and oral instructions;

* Keep accurate work records;

* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.