Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (MEP)

Description

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating personnel within the Facilities division of the department in the performance of the construction, repair, and maintenance of City facilities.

Major Duties

• Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of assigned projects within the facilities systems division.
• Leads, trains, and supervises Facilities Maintenance Technicians in the performance of all work and maintenance of City facilities, to include renovation, remodeling, new construction, woodworking, etc.
• Provides cost estimates on jobs to include purchasing materials according to City policy and procedures, as needed, to complete work projects.
• Assists with installation of new water and waste systems and appurtenances in remodeled, expanded, or new facilities.
• Assists with installations, alterations, and repairs of electrical components such as wires, lighting, power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits, and pole lines to include working on specialized equipment.
• Participates and assists in the installation or repair of major or medium HVAC systems, Direct Digital Controls, and equipment.
• Assists in new construction to include the installation of extensive electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC work.
• Assists in assigning work orders to Facilities Maintenance Technicians and Facilities Workers. Oversees and ensures that work orders are processed and completed in the computer system, accounting for labor and materials in a timely manner.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of state and local electrical, plumbing, and building codes to include ADA requirements.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, Direct Digital controls, and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software.
• Skill in the use of tools, both hand and power.
• Skill in planning and organizing projects.
• Skill in the safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate project activities involving multiple participants (i.e., staff, departments, etc.)
  
  

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Facilities Maintenance Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with City procedures and the precision of the results with the initial request.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include building codes, ADA requirements, contract specifications, and both City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and explicit but may require interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related technical and maintenance duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the difficulty of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of City facilities. Successful performance in this position contributes to the efficient and effective sustainment of those facilities.
  
  

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide service.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts both light and heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color and utilizes a sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in various City facilities to include an office, stockroom, warehouse, outdoors or new construction facilities and can be performed in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
  
  

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position supervises Facilities Technician (MEP) I, Facilities Technician (MEP) II, Facilities Worker, and other employees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
• Possession of a current and valid certification in Electrical Technology, HVAC, Plumbing and/or an Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology, HVAC, Plumbing, or a very closely related field from an accredited* college or university, Journeyman’s license (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors), Provisional License of Electrical Contracting (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors, and/or Electrical Contractors License (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors); and
• Five (5) years recent experience in electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC work, two (2) years of which must be in a commercial/industrial setting; and
• Two (2) years recent experience reading construction documents.
  
  

OR

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
• Five (5) years current and continuous experience in the Facilities Technician (MEP) progression with the City of Dothan; and
• Currently employed as a Facilities Technician (MEP) II with the City of Dothan.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience in the construction field preferred.
• One (1) year recent experience with any of the standard Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) preferred.
• One (1) year experience with Central Square preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher in Construction, Management, Building Science, or closely related field preferred.
• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).
  
  

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)
• Employees may be required to be on-call (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) according to division protocol and procedures; or respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
  
  

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected
• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama
• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees
• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders
• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account
• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses
  
  

Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions: This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

• I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing date of this advertisement.
  
  

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education? Your education MUST be listed in the education section of your application in order to receive credit.

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
  
  

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Check any that apply to you and provide a copy.

• Certification in Electrical Technology, HVAC, and/or Plumbing
• Associate's degree in Electrical Technology, HVAC, Plumbing, or a very closely related field
• Journeyman's license (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors)
• Provisional License of Electrical Contracting (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors)
• Electrical Contractors License (issued by the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors)
• None - N/A
  
  

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If you checked any of the above, list the program name, completion date, and name and address of school where completed. If not applicable, list "N/A". Example: HVAC Universal certification May 2000 Central Alabama Community College 1675 Cherokee Rd Alexander City, Alabama 35010

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC work?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC work in a commercial/industrial setting?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience reading construction documents?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your current and continuous experience in the Facilities Technician (MEP) progression with the City of Dothan?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Are you currently employed as a Facilities Technician (MEP) II with the City of Dothan?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with any of the standard Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #18. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #18. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your supervisory experience in the construction field?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #21. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #21. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your work experience with Central Square?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #24. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #24. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience leading or training employees in the aspects of building construction and maintenance?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 1.9 years
• 2 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

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List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #27. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #27. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

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Do you have a valid operator driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

Click here to view the City of Dothan's Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you willing to be on-call (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.) according to division protocol and procedures; or respond to emergency situations as necessary?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Note: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information will result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete employment information to include the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire.

• I understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
  
  

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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

• Yes, I Understand
  
  

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• Required Question