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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• The principles and practices of employee supervision
• Custodial practices and supplies
• Building maintenance practices
• Skilled trade including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and cleaning equipment
• Maintaining accurate and complete records
• Taking and following directions from supervisor
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff
• Performing strenuous and routine work
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record
• Maintaining harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and responding to general public complaints
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures
• Effectively communicating orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional…