Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 position 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;
Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures;
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; 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;
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;
Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and other supervisors to develop plans, discuss issues and provide time and cost estimates for requested work; and
Performing other job related duties.

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.

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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