General Trades Tech Supervisor

Overview

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.

Pay Grade: M

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.

• 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
• Trains 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
• Oversees routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment
• Performs skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks
• Provides Inspection Training to General Trades Technicians
• Reads 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
• Wears safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations
• Coordinates the engineering, maintenance, renovation, and construction of facilities
• Oversees the use of contractors and contracted maintenance employees working on company property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently
• Reviews plans and conducts on-site inspections to ensure work is performed according to established guidelines
• Works with available resources and oversees projects, purchases, preventative maintenance and work orders
• Responsible for maintaining efficient parts and supplying inventory
• Performs other duties as may be required
• You must be independent and work well with internal and external customers
• You must be responsible, organized, and have good time management
• Maintains and promotes a safe working environment
• Organizes building and coordinates implemented safety drills
• Attends all DHS mandatory and unit trainings
• Responsible for addressing facility breakdowns that can occur after…