Building Maintenance Supervisor; A262310-2 Police Administration

Supervises custodial staff to maintain cleanliness of facilities and operational equipment. Oversees and evaluates custodial staff, prepares shift schedules, and conducts facilities inspections.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes;
  
  and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and monitors building maintenance and custodial services; supervises maintenance and repairs of structural and architectural elements, electrical, plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, built-in furniture, moveable furnishings and equipment, cabinetry, valves, pumps, fixed laboratory equipment, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, sprinklers, and alarm systems.
• Coordinates and monitors maintenance work with other City departments and work performed by outside contractors; reviews and inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards.
• Maintains construction drawings, maintenance and operating manuals, equipment condition and performance logs, preventive maintenance and repair histories, and outside service contractor performance and schedules.
• Develops and recommends specifications and requisitions for necessary materials, tools, and supplies.
• Adheres to safety program, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements for areas of responsibility.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; obtains quotes and orders supplies as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of custodial practices and supplies
• Knowledge of building maintenance practices
• Knowledge of skilled trade including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to maintain inventory of supplies and cleaning equipment
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Physical Effort Requirements:
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently,…