Due to the retirement of our long-time Director of Maintenance/Engineering, the County of Monroe is accepting applications for an individual to oversee the operations of our numerous buildings in the county. The director will direct, supervise, and assist in the facility maintenance and engineering operations of the county buildings.
The duties and responsibilities in this position include HVAC system, computer monitoring of systems using Metasys Building Automation, maintenance and repairs of systems, supervision of facility employees, and contract work that cannot be performed by in-house staff.
History in developing and monitoring budgets and inventory, hiring and training new employees in specific areas.
The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or related experience in maintenance or engineering with appropriate education and/or training in assorted HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry history.
Please see job description for additional information.
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform supervisory, skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work functions associated with the operation, maintenance and custodial cleaning of county courthouse and administrative center buildings, equipment and systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned maintenance/engineering and custodial/cleaning staff; processes employee concerns and problems directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews candidates for employment and make hiring recommendations.
Coordinates daily work projects/activities; organizes and prioritizes department workload; schedules routine maintenance, cleaning and major repair work; makes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations.
Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise.
Oversees overall plant operations; monitors equipment operations and inspects equipment to ensure proper operations and maintenance.
Supervises and assists the Custodial Supervisor in developing and executing effective and efficient staffing plans for the cleaning and maintenance of Courthouse and Administrative Center facilities and other County buildings as directed.
Supervises and assists in performing skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work functions involving heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance projects involving county courthouse and administrative center equipment and systems.
Supervises and assists in performing various heating/air conditioning tasks such as: monitoring equipment operations; servicing/maintaining heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; troubleshooting refrigeration problems; repairing/maintaining heat pumps; repairing boilers; maintaining high pressure/high temperature storage tanks; maintaining/repairing circulating pumps; repairing chillers; recharging heat pumps; reclaiming/recovering Freon; cleaning condenser coils; cleaning/replacing filters; and operating, maintaining, and repairing solar collection system.
Supervises and assists in performing various plumbing tasks such as monitoring sprinkler systems, installing/repairing plumbing fixtures, maintaining pneumatic controls/valves, clearing water/sewer lines and drains, installing/repairing pipes, and repairing plumbing leaks.
Supervises and assists in performing various electrical tasks such as monitoring electrical loads, troubleshooting electrical problems, repairing emergency generators, installing/repairing electrical circuits, installing electrical receptacles and switches, replacing breakers, wiring electrical devices, and replacing light bulbs and ballasts.
Supervises and assists in performing various general/manual work tasks associated with department projects, which may include installing appliances and equipment, starting up and shutting down equipment, installing/repairing locks/hardware, repairing crash bars and automatic doors, painting equipment/work areas, moving furniture, installing shelving, hanging items on walls, climbing ladders, digging holes/ditches, shoveling snow/salt, and lifting/moving heavy materials.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects (and trains staff in proper use of such tools and equipment) which may include a utility vehicle, air conditioner, heater, solar system, air handling unit, boiler, cooling tower, generator, pump, air compressor, fire alarm system, sprinkler system, Freon recovery machine, power tube puncher, power drain opener, powder-activated nail/stud driver, drill, drill press, leak detector, charging cylinder, circuit detector, torch, gauges, meters, saw, shovel, refrigeration tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, mechanic tools, and diagnostic instruments.
Tests machinery and equipment for proper operations; detects hazards and makes adjustments, repairs or replacements as appropriate.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
Performs general maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, replacing parts, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Monitors inventory levels of departmental equipment and supplies; obtains price quotes or cost estimates; initiates orders for new or replacement materials.
Meets with contractors and architects on building projects, inspects and approves the work of contractors and develops and executes cost-effective maintenance contracts for facilities and equipment.
Assists with emergency evacuations as needed.
Develops and implements departmental budget; monitors expenditures.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, performance appraisals, budgets, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, packing slips, time sheets, job applications, laboratory reports, logs, charts, equipment readings, diagrams, architectural drawings, blueprints, manuals, reference materials, policies, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, energy management, or other software programs.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, officials, contractors, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field; supplemented by five (5) years previous experience and/or training involving HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electricity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data including exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a managerial capacity for a division or organizational unit. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, fire, burns, frostbite, or ladder falls.
Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,735.16 per year
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Work Location: In person
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