Operations & Maintenance Associate Supervisor (Government Center)

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Operations & Maintenance Associate Supervisor assists the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor in daily operations of physical plant, operations, and maintenance. The core responsibility of this position is to provide supervision of Operations & Maintenance employees, and act as the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor in his/her absence as assigned, doing related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, Deputy Director of Public Works, and the Director of Public Works.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is responsible for supervision over the following classifications: Facility Manager, Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC/R Technician 1, HVAC/R Technician 2, Painter, Masonry Carpenter, and any other maintenance and clerical staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Delegates work assignments to subordinates, providing instructions and oversight as needed to complete the work. Ensures that work order requests are assigned and completed in a timely manner.

Identifies and troubleshoots problems with facilities and equipment.

Assists the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor with budgetary tasks including purchasing materials and equipment, reviewing and approving invoices, soliciting quotes for contracted work, and assisting with capital planning.

Schedules and coordinates contracted work with vendors, including the shutoff of utilities, with other building personnel and those in affected areas. Follows standard safety practices, including safeguarding building personnel, visitors, and/or residents.

Uses software to generate and track the status of preventative maintenance work orders. Uploads documentation on capital equipment such as manuals, service reports, and invoices.

May service, remove, repair, replace, test, and operate specialize equipment such as industrial laundry and kitchen equipment, voting machines, chair lifts, boilers and heading system parts, and general equipment such as door closers, locks, mowers, lights, blowers, and mechanical tools.

Makes repairs to structural components of various facilities. Services, removes, repairs, and replaces doors, windows, walls and partitions, and related elements. May tour assigned area to identify needed repairs, read gauges, and/or check general status of facilities.

Ensures that appropriate County policies, departmental procedures, and safety procedures are followed.

Assists in conducting interviews and training new employees in the operation and maintenance of related facilities and equipment.

Maintains records and prepares reports of actions taken, incidents, breakdowns, or other events.

Keeps personnel and equipment records including hours worked, mileage reports, and materials used. Documents and reports job completion.

Operates trucks of various sizes in the supervision of hauling equipment or materials and must possess the ability to operate drill presses, lathes, spray rigs, air compressors, and other hand and power tools. Provides preventative maintenance for repairs of such equipment and vehicles, and maintains logs are required.

Attends meetings as assigned and may participate in providing analysis or presentations.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time experience in equipment and facility maintenance or repair work, at least one (1) year of must be supervisory experience. Completion of a post high school training program or apprenticeship in one of the affected trades may be substituted, on a year for year basis, for up to two (2) years of the experience requirement; AND

Must maintain, as required, any necessary certifications to operate, test, and repair equipment; AND

Employees assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (GRACEDALE ONLY) - Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and present valid proof of vaccinated status, in order to be eligible for hire with the County of Northampton. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines) or two (2) weeks after a single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine).

The County of Northampton will follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines with regard to booster(s) and when individuals are considered fully vaccinated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly employed in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance and repair work.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, and safety precautions of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance and repair work.

Ability to quickly read and comprehend construction drawings and schematics.

Ability to operate motor vehicles of various sizes.

Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver into position a variety of heavy and/or unwieldy tools and materials.

Ability to work in close proximity to nursing facility patients, families, and visitors, if required by work assignment.

Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage assignments given to employees.

Ability to effectively communicate and prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and representatives of other agencies, associates, and the public.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Motorized vehicles, power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work, personal computer, calculator, phone, mobile or portable radio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: CS-24
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION

Updated October 2024