FACILITIES SUPERVISOR - 04072026-76489

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, WEST TENNESSEE STATE PENITENTIARY, LAUDERDALE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. A pre-employment drug screening is required prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) increasingly responsible and skilled full-time building maintenance or construction work in one or more of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, heating, ventilating, refrigeration, or other related area, including at least one year of lead or supervisory experience; qualifying fulltime building maintenance or construction work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervisory facilities maintenance work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class supervises a moderate-sized staff of building maintenance and skilled craft workers performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, boiler operation and related duties; and acts as the assistant to the facilities maintenance manager at a large facility or supervises a crew of workers performing roving maintenance at several facilities. This class differs from that of Facilities Manager 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is in charge of maintenance at a moderate-sized facility and may supervise Facilities Supervisors.

Responsibilities

1. Ensures environmental, occupational, safety, and health compliance according to state, federal, and local guidelines.
2. Reads and interprets sketches, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for facility maintenance, repairs, and utility location.
3. Oversees and performs various maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R, appliances, structural, environmental, and landscape management. Conducts facility inspections to assess maintenance and repair needs for systems like fire alarms, HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.
4. Trains and supervises maintenance staff, ensuring facility readiness and conducting performance evaluations to promote productivity.
5. Manages supply inventory, forecasts material needs, and prepares purchase requests for equipment, materials, and supplies.
6. Reports maintenance and repair issues to relevant personnel to maintain safe and efficient facility operations.
7. Monitors contractor performance to ensure security and proper execution of facility repairs.
8. Assigns and prioritizes daily work orders for the maintenance staff, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Manages Ambiguity
2. Directs Work
3. Interpersonal Savvy
4. Business Insight
5. Decision Quality

1. Building and Construction

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Writing
3. Active Learning and Listening
4. Equipment Maintenance
5. Troubleshooting

1. Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer, Telephone
2. Hand/Power Tools and Landscaping Equipment
3. Vehicles
4. Radio
5. Scanner, Copy/Fax Machine, Printer