Description
Provides leadership. organization, technical skills and expertise in guiding maintenance crews to efficiently maintain/repair municipal facilities. Utilizes technology to monitor, analyze, and adjust computerized equipment.
Essential Duties
Examples of Duties
- Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of skilled workers in the repair, maintenance and construction of buildings and other structures, facilities and related equipment and performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, masonry and painting work;
- Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain resource usage records, monitors, and updates work order status and to develop preventative maintenance schedules for equipment. Monitors, analyzes, adjusts (as necessary), building automated control systems to ensure efficient operation;
- Monitors and assists contractors in the repair, service or installation of buildings mechanical systems or other facility maintenance requirements;
- Ensures completion of assigned "Annual Maintenance Projects", i.e. group revamping, floor covering replacements, facility painting projects and mechanical equipment replacements;
- Utilizes computers and appropriate software for business correspondences and work-related research;
- Assists in the preparation of unit budgets and material and equipment cost estimates;
- Requisitions necessary equipment and materials;
- Prepares and maintains time, material, inventories and preventive maintenance records;
- Acts as a liaison with user agencies to complete projects to meet deadlines on assigned work;
- Works emergency duty on short notice when required;
- Responds to emergencies such as snow, flood, wind storms, etc.
Additional Duties And Responsibilities
- Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
- When unusual situations occur and the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises assigned staff.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, following up on assigned work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Trains and instructs staff on safety and practices of the trade; Willing to complete a supervisory and leadership certificate program and continuing supervisor education.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education And Experience
- Associates Degree from a two year college or technical school or equivalent field experience, possess journeyman's card in electrical and mechanical trades with general knowledge of plumbing trade.
- Five or more years experience in maintenance/repair/construction work related to above mentioned trade fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiar with OSHA regulations for General Industry; and considerable supervisory experience.
- Willing to complete a supervisory and leadership certificate program and continuing supervisor classes.
Additional Requirements
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Recommended Journeyman Electrical/Journeyman Mechanical
- Refrigerant Reclaim Universal EPA Certified
- Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, by the Commonwealth of Virginia within one year of employment
- Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
- Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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In detail, what Journeyman/Master-level experience or certification have you achieved?
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In detail, describe what building trade(s) do you have the most experience in.
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Do you have a Universal EPA certification? If not, what EPA certification do you have?
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- None
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
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Please describe in detail, what skilled trade employees have you supervised?
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Describe your experience using electronic work order systems (what systems).
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Describe your experience using Building Automation Systems.
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
- Yes
- No
- I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
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If you answered in the above question and you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.
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If you currently possess a CDL License, please identify the CDL class you possess.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
- Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
- Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
- Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
- Required Question
