Building Maintenance Supervisor III

This is responsible supervisory work involving general maintenance and repair of municipal buildings.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising more complex activities relative to general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and related equipment. Tasks, which are of considerable difficulty, are performed in accordance with established practices and procedures and include performance appraisals, recommending hiring and promotions, and discipline administration for the employees supervised. Work in some positions requires that the employee maintains accurate records in order to ensure proper billing of user departments. Employee is also expected to make accurate cost estimates and complete supply requisitions. Under direction, the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in determining maintenance requirements and ensuring timely completion of work projects. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation, conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Plans, organizes, and controls all phases of the work program for maintenance personnel; plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of all maintenance personnel supervised; maintains work, vacation, and shift schedules.

Train and mentor team members through onboarding and ongoing instruction, covering cleaning techniques, equipment operation, safety protocols, and customer service expectations to maintain high performance standards.

Read and interpret floor plans and blueprints to plan staffing assignments, cleaning routes, equipment placement, and workflow coordination for events, renovations, and daily operations.

Performs detailed building and grounds surveys to determine maintenance requirements; prepares estimated cost, feasibility, and safety of projects; receives work orders, estimates needed, materials, and orders; reviews bills for labor and material; inspects completed repairs prior to submitting for payment; makes final inspection on completed work.

Supervises additions to and remodeling of existing buildings as well as office configurations.  Large-scale facilities supervision, overseeing teams of varying sizes while ensuring cleanliness, safety, and services standards are consistently met throughout the facility.

Oversees city-wide contracts and contractual services provided for maintenance, custodial, security, grounds maintenance, and pest control to also include labor contracts, enforcing contract requirements

May participate in supervising employees engaged in electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, and/or plumbing repairs and installation, masonry and/or carpentry work, lubrications, concrete work, roofing, plastering, tile setting, and painting.

Checks all emergency repairs and decides what action should be taken; reviews work upon completion.

Maintains records of payroll for all maintenance personnel as well as records of sick and annual leave; maintains all necessary operating records.  Maintain and monitor departmental budgets by tracking labor, supplies, and equipment costs, implementing cost-control measures, and making operational adjustments to ensure expenditures remain within approved limits.

Communicates with supervisor on all important issues concerning performance of the maintenance department, i.e. additional employees, vehicles, equipment, promotions; consults with department heads and others regarding feasibility of proposed renovations and alterations as assigned.  Maintaining effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Enforces and practices safety for all employees; ensures upkeep and proper use and care of all vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, such as event setups, facility cleanings, and maintenance initiatives,  prioritizing tasks, and conducting regular progress checks to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Extensive knowledge of: maintenance and repair requirements of municipal buildings and facilities; methods, techniques, tools, and materials used in maintenance and repair work related to assigned area; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions; effective supervisory techniques.

Considerable knowledge of: basic record keeping and report writing. Life Safety and current building codes.

Ability to: plan, assign, supervise, and review a wide variety of assignments associated with the building maintenance and repair trade; interpret drawings and blueprints, prepare work specifications, and estimate material needs; react quickly, calmly, and rationally in emergencies; maintain records and compile clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school and five (5) years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, and related equipment, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license; a valid Commercial driver’s license might be required.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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