Supervises building mechanics, electricians and other maintenance personnel in maintaining Dallas County facilities/buildings/complexes in a manner that meets all applicable federal, state, and local standards and codes for the type of facility/building/complex serviced, which includes planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling comprehensive maintenance and repair services for assigned facilities and building equipment to ensure efficient operation. Promotes the quality improvement program and its execution in all matters.

Management Scope: Supervises 10 to 25 skilled technicians

1. Plans, organizes and controls the provision of comprehensive maintenance and repair services for assigned facilities and building equipment to ensure efficient operation.

2. Supervises personnel to include training, workload scheduling, evaluations and disciplinary actions, as necessary. Promotes the quality improvement program and its execution.

3. Supervises building equipment operations to maintain acceptable and dependable environmental conditions within the facilities.

4. Supervises preventive maintenance of facilities, machinery, systems and equipment and determines cost effective means to upgrade performance, flexibility, and usefulness.

5. Ensures adequate supply parts, materials, tools and equipment are on hand to complete required tasks.

6. Collaborates with architects and contractors on construction projects and assist in overseeing construction projects from conception to occupation, including managing all warranty issues that arise.

7. Assist with implementing departmental policies and procedures, and establishing and communicating short and long range goals. Ensures compliance with departmental and county policies and procedures.

8. Assist in the preparation of bi-weekly quality reports and updates to the management, related work groups and agencies, for example, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards or the Department of Justice.

9. Stays abreast of current technology, available products, service materials, methods, opportunities, trends and problems and maintains a maintenance library, including equipment literature, blue prints, films and, reference materials.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Arts, Construction or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of work related experience required, including one (1) year supervisory/lead experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record, and pass a security clearance check. · This position is required to work on a rotating on-call schedule. In case of emergencies, the employee may be required to work after normal scheduled working hours and weekends/holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Requires the ability to climb ladders and lift weights in excess of 50 lbs., assisted. Ability to operate equipment efficiently and safely. Ability to withstand prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, and lifting. Must be able to work in varying conditions, surroundings and weather conditions.