Maintenance And Operations Supervisor

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Our ideal candidate has a "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach to carrying out job responsibilities. You are a good problem-solver and enjoy providing great service. You have the commitment and capacity to build a strong team of collaborative workers. You care about the people you work with and the individuals receiving your services. You are a team player and strive to do an excellent job.

General description:

Supervise and perform a variety of activities in facilities maintenance, custodial services, and mail/cargo delivery services at multiple sites throughout Santa Barbara County. Provide supervision and training to custodial and mail/cargo delivery staff, overseeing work assignments and rotations, and ensuring satisfactory performance. May act in the absence of the manager, within limits of authority.

Specific duties and responsibilities include: supervising custodial and delivery staff, including training, providing constructive feedback, regular performance evaluations, staff assignments, and disciplinary action as needed; assuming responsibilities during the absence of the manager, including on-site security, liaison with contractors, and responding to urgent requests for facilities support; independently or with support from contractors, performing routine and complex building maintenance and repairs, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and construction, HVAC, painting, and masonry;

overseeing and participating as needed in the cleaning of buildings, fixtures, and equipment; moving supplies, furniture, and equipment between various county education office departments and sites and, when needed, helping with furniture and equipment configuration for special events; serving as backup for custodial and delivery staff as needed; taking office vehicles for servicing and performing preventive maintenance on assigned county equipment;

assuring security of building and staff through proactive measures; maintaining custodial supply inventory, setting minimum reorder points, and initiating purchase orders when required; and performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements include: possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of trade school courses or apprenticeship in one or more building trades preferred; three years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and custodial work, including at least one year of experience as a lead worker; journey level experience in one or more building trades preferred; experience in delivery of mail, packages, or cargo is desirable;

knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial services, building maintenance, and groundskeeping health and safety regulations safe workplace practices, including safe driving record-keeping practices, especially those involving hazardous materials principles and practices of supervision and training modern proactive security measures; skill in assembling and moving materials, equipment, and furniture safely and efficiently; ability to plan and organize work of self and others set and adjust priorities for self and others communicate effectively orally and in writing follow oral and written directions establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action train and supervise staff assign and review work, provide constructive feedback, and establish and maintain performance standards work independently and as member or leader of a team meet schedules and timelines independently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and lift heavier objects with assistance;

possession of a valid California driver's license and insurance coverage as required by law. Enrollment in the California Department of Motor Vehicles Government Employer Pull Notice Program is required as a condition of employment in this classification.

Working conditions include indoor and outdoor work, plus travel from site to site, lifting, climbing. Exposure to dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals. In absence of manager, may be required to be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Supplemental information:
Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination. Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be…