Building Maintenance Supervisor - City Hall at CITY OF MEMPHIS in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Works under the general direction of the Operation  City Hall Administrator and is responsible for first line supervision of maintenance on buildings, equipment, environmental and support equipment systems, and structures of an assigned facility.  Prepares material lists, assists in drafting bid contracts, compiles bid lists, and estimates cost for operation; assists in annual budget process.  Coordinates security services and maintenance for major repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment and determines when to recommend contractors for repairs.  Develops and maintains preventative maintenance repair schedules and records for building mechanical systems, work order maintenance and other miscellaneous systems.  Maintains proper operation of all electronic alarm and monitoring systems; performs safety and fire inspections on all buildings and equipment; Inspects building for maintenance needs and disability access requirements.  Assists in updating security and parking procedures; assists in revising the emergency/disaster plan.  Administers and maintains the master key control program to include access control procedures and systems.    Provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned staff.  Attends various meetings and work sites across the City.  Creates and compiles various reports by utilizing various Microsoft applications.  Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with vendors, management, and staff on a variety of issues and concerns.
 
OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides supervision of construction projects, as needed. 
2. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with vendors, management, and staff.  Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, and telephone.  Requires the ability to lift and carry objects such as mechanical tools weighing up to 25 lbs. and maneuver including stooping, bending, reaching above head, and traversing uneven ground to make inspections of building and surrounding areas.  Requires ability to use hand tools, drills, hydraulic bender, etc.  Requires the ability to operate an automobile to attend various meetings and work sites across the City.
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Majority of work is performed in an office.   Inspections on building and surrounding areas are performed on ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks, and various lift equipment, on roofs, and in close quarters such as maintenance areas including exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise, heat and all types of weather conditions.  Frequent in-town travel is required to attend meetings and work sites throughout the City.     

 
Associate Degree or two (2) years college coursework in Building Maintenance, Engineering or related field and seven (7) years experience in commercial/industrial and powerhouse equipment management which includes duties of building and equipment maintenance with three (3) of the seven (7) years experience in supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.  First Class Steam and Refrigeration Operators License preferred.  Must have a valid Tennessee driver's license.