Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (Maintenance)

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

The City of Stockbridge continues to strive to be the most progressive business and family-oriented community in Metropolitan Atlanta with a strong focus on enhanced quality of life initiatives that promote a sustainable Live, Work, Play Environment. The City of Stockbridge believes that people are the most asset in delivering services to all citizens. Stockbridge is a diverse city of approximately 35,000 + residents located just 15 minutes south of Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the City facility operations for the City of Stockbridge.

Major Duties:
Oversees the maintenance for City facilities including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofs, building access systems and other duties as required;
Supervises the activities of technicians and skilled trades staff responsible for carrying out the services and functions of the Department; this includes assignment and review of construction projects, maintenance and repair activities, providing assistance, evaluating performance, administering discipline and recommending hiring, termination and pay changes through the Public Works Director;
Evaluates work and contacts outside contractors when jobs needs to be outsourced and reviews work when completed, performs routine inspections of facilities to evaluate work in progress and completed work.
Ensures department is in compliance with City Council policy directives;
Develops, recommends and monitors the Departmental budget;
Coordinates facilities maintenance resources to respond to urgent repair, production floor arrangement, or clean-up situations in City buildings;
Assists the Public Works Director and City administration in developing short- and long-range plans in the area of Facilities Maintenance;
Develops, recommends and implements work schedules, operating policies and procedures in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives;
Communicates with the Public Works Director, City administration and elected officials regarding Facilities Maintenance operations; prepares reports and correspondence related to departmental activities, direction and accomplishments; attends, staff and City Council meetings as required;
Enforces the Facilities Management safety and loss prevention program and participates on the safety committee and conducts safety meetings with staff.
Manages purchase orders and vendor relations for the Facilities Maintenance Department; signs off on purchase orders, except for large purchases that require approval of the City Manager or City Council;
Communicates with Stockbridge residents to resolve customer service concerns;
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required by the Position:
Knowledge of municipal property and infrastructure maintenance and repair;
Knowledge of the hazards, safety precautions and proper operation of equipment, and machinery used in the repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Knowledge of City ordinances and codes, policies and procedures;
Knowledge of modern management and supervisory techniques;
Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment;
Skill in using a variety of computer programs for administrative functions;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to adhere to and instruct subordinates on safe equipment operating procedures and respond to dangerous situations accordingly;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, employees and the public;
Ability to operate a motor vehicle;
Ability to develop long-range work plans and guide the work of subordinates to meet the goals and objectives set for the Facility Maintenance Department.
Ability to assist in the development and administer departmental budget;