Building & Grounds Superintendent - Facilities (Prescott)

Role

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the operations and activities related to the maintenance of all county buildings, grounds, and related structures of the Facilities Department.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the work of assigned personnel. Assists with staffing decisions including hiring, training, performance evaluation, scheduling of workload, delegation of assignments and retention of assigned personnel including processing and approving timecards.
• Schedules and supervises a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Inspects maintenance work and repairs to building support equipment and develops and administers preventive maintenance programs including routine and emergency projects.
• Purchases necessary parts and materials to complete work requests, maintains an inventory of supplies, and completes work order paperwork, prepares reports, and keeps records.
• Assists in all aspects of public safety for buildings, hazardous waste materials, and employee safety.
• Oversees personnel management, including interviewing, hiring, disciplinary issues, and terminations.
• Assists in emergency management.
• Develops project plans and provides cost and labor estimates.
• Prepares and maintains confidential reports and records.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience in building trades, mechanical maintenance, facilities management, and/or project management experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Building trades, materials, methods, and practices used in building construction, restorations, renovations related to building and grounds, general maintenance repairs, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Federal OSHA and State and County regulations regarding safe work practices.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain working relationships with employees, County officials, vendors, contractors, the public, and other county departments and employees.
• Operates standard office equipment including a personal computer, related software and demonstrate proficiency to prepare work orders, daily work logs, email assist other staff with related questions.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.

Skill in:

• Use of standard tools and equipment.
• Recordkeeping methods.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret work orders, maps, all types of drawings, blueprints, design and technical specifications, structural calculations, and operational manuals for equipment.
• Performs mathematical calculations in order to accurately calculate quantities, trends, times, distances, measure and weights.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Remain current in knowledge and skills required to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the ability to make detailed inspections of the quality of work performed and answer technical questions related to the maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Train employees in the safe and efficient use of all motor vehicles, related equipment, and personal protective equipment required for completion of work assignments.
• Work in jail environment and around inmates and secured areas.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor locations, in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; move, lift, push, pull a variety of heavy objects; mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using normal protective equipment; remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 17
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

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Prescott, Arizona United States View Map