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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Facilities Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13856 Salary Grade: XJ3
Approved: September 24, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Supervise the operation of City facilities including the control, security, repair maintenance, and renovation of facility systems and structures.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Responsible for the day to day operation, maintenance and repair of various facility systems.
2. .Develops bid specifications.
4. Evaluates and monitors performance of facility service providers.
5. Compiles facility operation expense reports.
6. Assists in monitoring performance of major on-site construction and renovation projects and provide data to project manager.
7. Reviews and evaluates performance of minor on-site construction and renovation projects.
8. Monitors and reviews lease agreements for compliance.
9. Conducts space planning and utilization.
10. Coordinates annual inspections related to facility/occupant safety practices
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of facility operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of construction and renovation projects.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of lease agreements.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
  Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate or related field plus five (5) years of experience in the development of contract specifications, monitoring contract performance, compiling and calculating figures, and complex administrative functions, including two (2) years of experience supervising the maintenance, operation and/or repair of building systems.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.