Maintenance Supervisor I

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

General Services Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 city government facilities including: City Hall, Public Safety Building (Jail), Norfolk Consolidated Courts Complex, entertainment venues such as the Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theater, the Virginia Zoo; a cruise terminal, all police and fire stations, recreation centers; pools and numerous city office buildings. The Division is staffed with 96 employees responsible for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, elevators, roofing, moves and relocations of city employees, finance, and administrative functions.

The department of General Services is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor I for the Facility Maintenance Division to manage the daily operations and needs within Nauticus. This includes staff supervision, overseeing contractors, scheduling, facility maintenance as well as ensuring maintenance/repair concerns are addressed.

• Manages the daily activities of a crew by coordinating work assignments with upcoming events and maintenance needs, scheduling facility repairs with staff and vendors, and ensuring jobs are completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Verifies preventative maintenance and testing is scheduled and completed as planned.
• Performs inspections and prepares reports
• Follows the Citys Procurement Policy/Guidelines when requesting quotes from vendors/contractors, submitting paperwork for Purchase Orders (PO), and using vendor contracts to have work completed.
• Utilizes a work order management application to assign work, monitor work orders for repairs and planned maintenance, and track expenses.
• Maintains contracts by preparing specifications, overseeing price agreements, scheduling work, and ensuring that work is performed correctly.
  • Acts as liaison between customer and contractor
  • Coordinates work timeline
  • Ensures work follows outlined specifications
  • Inspects finished jobs
  • Reviews/Approves invoices for payment

Demonstrates ability to effectively supervise subordinates and work in a team environment.

• Interviews applicants
• Plans and assigns work schedules
• Trains staff to use equipment
• Approves payable time and makes corrections to timesheets when necessary
• Manages leave requests by ensuring the leave will not negatively impact or disrupt shop work or productivity Monitors employee leave accrual and ensures they are provided opportunities to utilize the leave
• Completes yearly performance reviews
• Supplies guidance, training, counseling and feedback in areas where improvement is needed
• Provides Chief Operating Engineer with input concerning corrective action when needed
• Ensures employees are compliant with required training
• Follows check off list for all new employees
• Disseminates information to employees.
• Addresses concerns and suggestions of staff.

Performs maintenance on buildings, grounds and equipment by maintaining and repairing power tools and vehicles, repairing or replacing HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, appliances and equipment, planning, designing and building additions to buildings.
All other duties as assigned. Required:

• Three years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.

Preferred:

• Technical courses on HVAC and Mechanical.
• Five years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial HVAC systems.

Required:

• Valid Drivers License - A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire.
• HVAC Certification

Preferred:

• CFC Universal Certification

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 7:00AM 3:30PM, rotating shifts may be required
• This position is designated as Essential and may be required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies.

Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.