What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor position at Knox County Job & Family Services?
Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Three years of supervisory experience.
· Three years of experience in facility maintenance, repair work, or related skilled trades.
· Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, climbing ladders, operating vehicles and equipment and working in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.
· Valid driver’s license and auto insurance as required by county employment.
· Satisfactory BCI and FBI background check and employment pre-screening
Preferred Qualifications:
· Trade related certifications such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Building Maintenance
· Vocational or technical coursework in building maintenance, construction trades, or a related field.
· Experience independently overseeing and directing the work of maintenance and custodial staff, or serving in a lead worker/working supervisor capacity.
· Demonstrated ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment such as drills, saws, multimeters, wrenches, snow blowers, snowplows, and floor‑care equipment.
· Familiarity with safety regulations, building maintenance standards, and basic procurement or purchasing procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of facility maintenance practices and basic trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry/cement repair, and painting.
- Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment such as drills, saws, sanders, wrenches, pliers, multimeters, snow blowers, snowplows, pressure washers, ladders, and hand tools.
- Ability to independently conduct inspections, identify maintenance needs, diagnose problems, and determine appropriate course of action.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, floor care procedures, and safe handling of cleaning agents and supplies.
- Ability to assign, direct, and support staff in maintenance and custodial tasks, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Skill in maintaining accurate records, work order management, inspection logs, vehicle service reports, and inventory documentation.
- Knowledge of safety practices, building and fire safety procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks independently.
- Ability to assign work and manage workflow, follow technical instructions, read equipment manuals, and understand procurement guidelines.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, contractors, and leadership.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and function effectively with minimal direction.
Responsibilities: Supervisor assigns tasks, monitors work product, trains maintenance workers and as needed performs tasks as summarized below.
1.) Maintenance – General Building & Facilities
- Performs and independently completes skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry/cement repair, installation/replacement work, and minor painting.
- Conducts routine building and equipment inspections; identifies repair needs, safety concerns, and operational issues.
- Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs; ensures safe and correct use of all tools, equipment, and materials.
- Opens and closes facilities, assists with event setup and teardown, and performs general labor to support building operations.
2.) Custodial Duties (Integrated)
- Performs thorough common area cleaning including restrooms, floor care, trash removal, procurement and purchasing, and general interior upkeep as needed to maintain facility standards.
- Moves furniture, equipment, and materials to support cleaning, maintenance, operations, and events.
3.) Supervision & Administrative Responsibilities
- Independently assigns, prioritizes, and oversees daily work orders for maintenance and custodial operations, ensuring continuity of workflow.
- Provides direction, guidance, and on-the-job instruction to staff on proper maintenance methods, cleaning practices, equipment use, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
- Monitors completion and quality of work performed by maintenance and custodial personnel; addresses issues promptly and professionally.
- Works with leadership to determine needed supplies, equipment, and materials; independently identifies shortages and proposes solutions.
- Assists in procurement processes and follows agency purchasing, bidding, and contracting guidelines.
- Provides input on service contracts.
- Prepares and maintains accurate inspection logs, service records, reports, inventories, and documentation for both maintenance and custodial operations.
- Maintains organized and orderly storage areas; ensures safe handling, storage, and disposal of equipment and unusable items.
- Coordinates with agency IT/Administration to prepare county‑tagged items for auction in line with Inventory Control procedures.
4.) Vehicle & Equipment Management
- Independently conducts inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on Agency vehicles and vans; maintains state‑required service documentation.
- Completes monthly Van Maintenance Checklists and handles reports of maintenance needs.
- Follows proper procedures after any vehicle incident and communicates promptly with leadership.
- Operates and maintains snow removal equipment, power tools, and other machinery used for facility and grounds operations.
5.) Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Participates in facility safety inspections.
- Enforces safety practices and equipment standards; ensures safe work methods are followed by all staff.
- Identifies and reports hazards, emergency concerns, and building issues promptly and independently.
- Complies with and enforces all industry standards, Federal/State Regulation and laws relevant to facility management
Pay: From $52,991.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,991