The Village is seeking to add to our talent pool a new FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT. The position reports directly to the Public Works Director.

Primary responsibility of this position is to manage skilled work and inspections related to the installation, maintenance and repair of Village street lighting systems, and maintenance, repair and coordination of work with contractors performed in assigned buildings and capital improvement projects.

A typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. On occasion, this schedule requires meetings or after hour calls for emergency events that will be outside of the daily routine schedule. The position is part of the emergency management team and must be available during declared events to report to work and have oversight of post event recovery and inspection of facilities.

The ideal candidate should feel comfortable with our culture of mutual respect, team work and open door. Candidates must be independent thinkers, able to wear many hats and manage multiple work projects.

The Starting Pay range for this position is $64,633.92-$80,451.49 and the full pay range is $64,633.92--$95,279.18. Starting pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Please note, the Village is a member of the Florida Retirement System, FRS, and as such a mandatory 3% employee contribution will be made to the retirement plan.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Electrician, Electrical Helper/Apprentice, Skilled Trades Worker, Custodians, General Maintenance Workers I or II, and contracted service providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the inspection of all electrical equipment and components, including roadway street lighting, traffic signals, municipal buildings and facilities. Has oversight of all work performed by employees and contractors.
• Manages skilled work and inspections of all facilities maintenance included but not limited to: air conditioning, plumbing, roofs, flooring, interior and/or exterior painting, and overall appearance of Village facilities.Reviews plans for capital improvements and provides management during construction.
• Checks plans and workmanship to ensure that all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing work complies with codes, ordinances, and regulations; recommends methods of correction.
• Develops written standard operating procedures for work tasks, determines best work procedures.
• Follows up on complaints of building maintenance and or violations to ensure their satisfactory completion and/or resolution.
• Supervises electricians, skilled trades worker, helper, custodian, and any contractors hired to do work within the scope of the facilities.
• Ensures Village facilities are being cleaned and sanitized with proper cleaning and personal hygiene products are stocked in facilities.
• Ensures compliance with building and electrical codes, Village ordinances and regulations governing the installation, permitting, inspection and operation of work and equipment on projects throughout the Village.
• Checks Village WebQA daily for work orders, prepares reports, and maintains records of work performed.
• Enforces policies, regulations and safety and health standards. Distributes personal safety equipment/uniforms to staff as needed.
• Assists other departments with installation and maintenance of equipment inside, outside, and or perimeter of facilities.
• Attends training courses regarding current practices in areas relating to the work being performed on roadways, lighting, building maintenance or other related fields.
• Prepares detail plans and budgets for various Village projects. Performs cost control activities, monitors expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control;
• Orders supplies and equipment according to budgeted funding and processes invoices.
• Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff, correcting and documenting deficiencies and making recommendations for progressive discipline if needed; reviews progress and direct changes as needed.
• Performs training as needed/required for safety, new equipment or for new employees.Assigns staff to train one another as needed. Monitors and ensures all staff are completing required ICS training.
• Investigates damage, accidents and injuries to assigned staff or within facilities.
• Communicates official plans, policies, memorandums or announcement to staff.
• Prepares and submits payroll, approves overtime, personal leave requests and coordinates staffing coverage with Department Head. Assists in the recruiting, selection, interview and hiring of staff.
• Adjusts schedules and work to accommodate for call outs and absence of staff.
• During severe weather event is available to survey lighting systems, building damage and address in an expedited manner any major deficiencies such as a roof leaks, broken glass windows or doors, and or flooding.
• Trained in FEMA/NIMS emergency management.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency, and
• Preferred Certified Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of at least 3 years, preferably five (5) or
• A minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience in commercial and service related electrical work
• Certification in Facilities Management (CFM/FMP) or the ability to get the certification within 3 years
• A minimum of 2 years facility maintenance experience, management of staff and third party contracts
• Prefer experience in Trades such as air conditioning, plumbing, roofing and/or carpentry
• Any related combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb up 30-foot ladders, walk up and down staircases, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30-50 pounds, and occasionally more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, shades of color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

For a summary of Village employee benefits, refer to the following webpage or click on the link below.

https://www.royalpalmbeachfl.gov/hr/page/village-employee-benefits