Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Position Information

The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Facilities and Engineering Division seeks a Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor to manage one of 3 teams that provide building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of over 80 County buildings. This Supervisor will report to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chief and supervise HVAC Mechanics, Building Engineers, Stationary Watch Engineers, and contracted service staff. The Supervisor will oversee the maintenance of critical sites at (2) Data Centers and (6) radio sites, including the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power equipment, plumbing, equipment, computerized building automation systems, building envelope, and other related components

Supervisory/Administrative duties:

• Supervising employees in operational areas including writing and reviewing scopes of work and work-related procedures, assigning work orders, establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and performing annual performance reviews;

• Adjusting schedules, priorities, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdown, material delays, or unexpected absences;

• Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures; including the use of a variety of specialized equipment and technical procedures, and ensuring availability of all equipment at work site;

• Monitoring the inventory of repair, replacement parts, supplies and approving purchases made by subordinates;

• Scheduling and monitoring specialized contracts, evaluating cost effectiveness of utilizing contractors;

• Perform administrative tasks such as preparing payroll, completing time and daily activity sheets, personal injury, and accident and vehicle reports; and

• Responding to citizens' inquiries and concerns, and keeping citizens apprised of County policies, regulations, and work schedules when necessary.

Operational/Technical duties:

• Monitoring and inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements with national, state, and local code requirements;

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting building air comfort, temperature problems, air distribution/balancing/stratification problems, and building automated system (BAS) problems;

• Responding to calls for emergencies and assisting with standby operations;

• Reviewing contractor's invoices and approving payment using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensuring that records of preventive and corrective maintenance repairs are maintained in the CMMS;

• Assisting with capital improvement projects (CIP) by providing prioritized lists of capital building needs to the Section Chief;

• Ensuring energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented through coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team; and

• Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and other supervisors to develop plans, discuss issues and provide time and cost estimates for requested work.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines as well as effective communication and customer service skills to interact with internal and external customers.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• High School diploma/Equivalent;

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment, in a variety of skilled trades areas related to the maintenance of buildings and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and energy management;

• One (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems; and

• Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License. See Special Requirements section for additional required licenses/certifications.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with possession of a valid 3rd class DC Steam Boiler Engineer's license or Maryland 1st class license and experience in one or more of the following:

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees and managing 24/7 operations;

• Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program using maintenance software;

• Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (over 350,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities and managing small construction projects and interacting with project managers and trades staff; and/or

• Servicing water pressure booster systems, and sewer ejection and treatment.

Special Requirements

• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

• Applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment and maintain, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicants driving record.

• ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications obtained within probationary period.

• Must possess one of the following licenses or a reciprocal license from another state (at time of application):

• Virginia

• HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License;

• Maryland

• HVAC Journeyman's License, Electrical Journeyman's License; or

• District of Columbia

• Electrical Journeyman's License, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic's License

Additional Information

Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday - hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call back in emergencies and will be in an On-Call rotation with other supervisors.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

• Some college

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher)

02

How much experience do you have in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment in a variety of skilled trades areas related to the maintenance of buildings and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and energy management?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to less than 2 years

• 2 to less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

03

This position requires possession of one of the following valid licenses. Please check ALL that apply.

• I have a valid Virginia HVAC Journeyman's License or Electrical Journeyman's License

• I have a Maryland HVAC Journeyman's License or Electrical Journeyman's License

• I have a District of Columbia Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic's License or an Electrical Journeyman's License

• I have earned a reciprocal license from another state, and it is listed on my application

• None of the above

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems?

• Yes

• No

05

Please list any automated building systems you have worked with. If not applicable, put N/A.

06

Which of the following valid license(s)/certification(s) do you possess? Please check all that apply.

• Universal Refrigerant Recovery License

• District of Columbia's Steam Boiler Engineer's License

• 3rd Class

• Maryland's Steam Boiler Engineer's License

• 1st Class

• High Pressure Operator License from another state (please specify state on application)

• ARC Flash certification

• Confined Space Entry certification

• None of the above

07

Select if you have experience with any of the following: Check all that apply and ensure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application for full credit.

• Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

• Servicing water pressure booster systems and sewer ejection and treatment

• None of the above

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees and managing 24/7 operations

• Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program using maintenance software

• Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (over 350,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities

• Managing small construction projects and interacting with project managers and trades staff

08

Please use the space below to describe your experience with maintenance and repair of the following systems (including commercial):

• HVAC systems including computerized digital control systems

• Electrical systems

• Emergency power generating equipment & systems

A file may be attached to your application if space provided below is not sufficient. Please put N/A, if not applicable

09

There is an on-call rotation with the other Supervisors. Normal work shift is from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., however emergency situations may require work on any of three shifts for short periods of time. Is there any shift below for which you are unavailable to work? Please check all that apply.

• 6:30 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m.

• 11:30 p.m.

• 11:00 p.m.

• 7:30 a.m.

• I am available to work any of the three shifts listed.

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/