Facilities Services Supervisor

Facilities Services Supervisor

Thurston County is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the Facilities Services Supervisor positions within the Facilities Services Division of the Central Services Department.

The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of facilities services by establishing work priorities, analyzing work requirements, and determining procedures and methods to ensure proper repair and maintenance of all County facilities. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual work projects and area budget. Position receives general supervision from the Facilities Services Manager and may act in the capacity of the manager during any absence.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of assigned staff and develops work performance measurements and standards. Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations regarding personnel issues, such as hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Schedules and approves leave requests. Responsible for facilities staff training in such areas as safety, electrical, HVAC, pneumatics, controls, and refrigeration. Assures staff adherence to safety rules, safety manual, other regulations, procedures, and risk prevention.
• Maintains record keeping related to all job functions including work order requests, work sheets, preventive maintenance, equipment, facilities, inventory, energy, utilities, purchasing, operational resources, and other computerized building automation systems, Fire alarm systems, Security systems, and Energy Management System.
• Schedules, coordinates, and plans remodeling, and construction project needs with affected departments, facilities staff, and contractors. Serve on the facilities team with capital improvements to County owned buildings.
• Directs the operation, testing and oversight of multiple building automation systems, emergency system testing, Fire alarm systems, Security systems, and Energy Management Systems. Technology, plan for systems expansion and upgrading of software's.
• Directs and oversees the troubleshooting of facilities systems and components, i.e., electrical, controls, pneumatic, computer, and security systems.
• Oversees, guides, directs, and controls all electrical work, by staff or contractors, within Thurston County facilities as required by the State and City ordinances.
• Maintains quality assurance for all work performed by staff and contractors within the facilities.
• Work with Elected Officials and Appointed Directors on issues related to their department's needs.
• Performs purchasing of facilities maintenance equipment and supplies; obtains bids and maintains inventory. Assists with budget preparation.
• Manages a preventive maintenance program including equipment replacement scheduling recommendations, filter, lubrications, and equipment observations; emergency systems testing, safety equipment management; and general mechanical and electrical equipment activities.
• Participates as a key member of the energy conservation team; proposes strategies, equipment / schedule / operating changes.
• Manage the application of pesticides in County owned buildings per the Counties Integrated Pest Management Policy.
• Responds to after hour's emergency call outs as part of the on-call rotation with other technicians. Provides technical assistance to staff and may perform duties of the Facilities Manager.

Working conditions :

This is a working supervisory position. Majority of work is in an office environment with regular and consistent work done in the field with the Facilities Team. This position will periodically be exposed to weather, dust, dirt, grease, electrical circuitry and wiring, loud noises and / or rotating machinery. May be required to climb up and down ladders, bend, crawl, or stoop to survey or inspect work.

Who we are :

The Central Services Department provides diverse internal services to County offices and departments, including capital projects, facilities operations and maintenance, vehicle and equipment fleet management, records management, surplus, mail and procurement and contracts services. The department has 50+ employees supporting a county workforce of more than 1,200 employees.

What we offer our employees :

Why you'll love it here : Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants : We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

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Thurston County is an equal opportunity employer.