SHERIFF'S OFFICE - FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

Acceptable Experience and Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Trades or related field and three (3) years experience or High School diploma/GED and five (5) years of building trades, or building maintenance experience, includes three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses Required

In order to access the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Must have or obtain by date of hire, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso

Master Electrician, or HVAC certification, or related license, preferred

Must meet continuing education requirements to retain licensure(s) 

Essential Duties

Supervises division employees, including assigning and reviewing work, training, completing performance evaluations for employees under his direction, and making recommendations on hiring, terminating, and disciplining;

Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate-level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures;

Directs routine and emergency maintenance of all facility systems including but not limited to structural repairs, electrical systems, mechanical systems, life safety systems, vertical transportation systems, etc., following standard engineering practices and procedures;

Recommends short-term and long-term improvements for county facilities, which includes major building system equipment, new properties, and disposition of existing properties; 

Works with department heads, the public, division staff, and other county staff to establish priorities and set schedules for timely completion of planning, design, construction, renovation, , and maintenance projects;

Adheres, under director, to all procurement regulations and procedures, and RFQ specifications for projects and assists in preparing specifications for building equipment projects as needed;

Establishes and implements operational and safety policies and procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance;

Performs cost-benefit analysis, technical research, calculations, computations, and prepares estimates, plans, and reports;

 May estimate time and cost of proposed projects;

Interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes;

Investigates, reviews, reports on, and addresses maintenance work orders to prevent future occurrences and control related costs;

Designs, implements, and schedules corrective and preventive maintenance of County buildings, equipment, and inspects for compliance;

Oversees and/or performs maintenance-related inspections of County facilities;

Monitors, maintains, and performs standard repairs to building structures, electrical systems, heating, ventilation, cooling systems, plumbing systems, and equipment for the facility;

Ensures records of all maintenance and building related activities are kept; 

Prepares, compiles, and submits to department head: facility information to be used in conjunction with performance measurements, budget preparations, equipment requests, and facility repairs;

Assists with preparing and submitting specifications for the purchase of new equipment 

Verifies and approves the time and attendance records for division employees;

Insures departmental policies are carried out;

Monitors and coordinates work projects including the work assignments of employees and independent contractors, as appropriate; 

Submits information to support staff for monthly and quarterly reports relating to services, maintaining inventory, ordering materials, parts, and office supplies needed for the maintenance and repair of facilities;

Schedules quarterly fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems inspections, quarterly smoke exhaust fan inspections and tests of the smoke removal systems, weekly and monthly emergency generator tests, and emergency repairs;

Provides maintenance expertise and assistance to technicians, when needed; 

Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies;

Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; 

Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and

Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

In the absence of the Building Systems & EMS Operations Manager may perform the following duties:

Oversees and performs routine building maintenance operations and functions of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency;

Assesses and establishes training programs for all building maintenance staff; trains other building maintenance staff in areas such as HVAC repairs, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, general maintenance, and capital quality improvement areas;

Makes pipe connections and electrical repairs; checks and tests before installing of HVAC components and makes necessary gas line connections, make condensate line connections.

Installs, connects, and adjusts thermostats, humidistat’s and timers to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling;

Fabricates, assembles, or installs duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment;

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services.

Summary of Position

The Facilities Superintendent utilizes independent judgment and works under limited supervision.  The incumbent plans, supervises, coordinates, oversees, and monitors the day-to-day operations, maintenance, repair, renovation and system services to the County’s public and office facilities.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Support Service Lieutenant or Support Service Commander

Directs: Facility Maintenance Mechanic, Senior’s, Intermediate, Facility Maintenance Mechanic’s, Facility Maintenance Worker, administrative staff.

Other: Has frequent contact with elected officials, department heads, county employees, vendors, utility representatives, inspectors, and contractors.