Maintenance Superintendent

Essential Functions

Come join our Operations Support Division, where our mission is to provide outstanding customer care while delivering support services to the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas.  The Maintenance Superintendent leads maintenance staff in day to day responsibilities, acting as the lead on all major maintenance projects.  Performs administrative oversight of complex maintenance and construction work in the Maintenance Section of the Operations Support Division. Works under the general direction of the Operations Support Director with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ERS promotes a strong work-life balance while driving employee excellence through professional development, a collaborative working environment and a competitive benefits package.

Essential Functions (includes the tasks listed below, but not limited to): 

·        Hires, develops, and supervises the Maintenance Team.

·        Provides guidance to staff for Maintenance projects.

·        Coordinates work of outside contractors, architects or engineers and advises management of proposed or ongoing projects. Coordinates plans, specs, and bids to finalize subcontractor scopes.

·        Provides professional direction and oversight for the project team to achieve common goals and successful projects.

·        Coordinates general maintenance, and major repairs of agency property.

·        Perform contractor oversight duties including: meeting regularly with contractors; monitoring contractor performance; and providing support to HUB contractors.

·        Coordinates and plans activities to ensure that the critical path and project schedules are maintained and plan work schedule or timeline for agency building repairs.

·        Act as an Agency Safety Officer.

·        Makes recommendations on budget, capital expenditures, and purchase of supplies and equipment. Maintains budget for Maintenance projects and repairs.

·        Compiles and analyzes data, prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports, and maintains records.

·        Inspects structures, equipment, materials and appliances to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

·        Evaluates work to be performed, and determines best method for performing maintenance and repair work, and preventive maintenance work.

·        Handles key issuance, locksmith services and performs back-up security work.

·        Coordinates work assignments with other sections.

·        Establish and maintain good working relationships with agency employees, leadership and internal and external customers, working in harmony to promote teamwork.

·        Maintains strict confidentiality for all sensitive information including mail, records, and files.

·        May operate agency vehicle in performance of duties and keeps vehicle log.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent.
2. Five (5) years of qualifying experience in maintenance and construction work.  Qualifying experience includes experience in building maintenance and construction techniques, plumbing and heating systems, sanitation, electrical systems and repair, fire and safety regulations and procedures, landscaping and grounds maintenance, soldering techniques, painting and carpentry, and local building codes.
3. Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
4. One (1) year of experience with other computer programs including AutoCAD, Building Automation Systems such as Andover Continuum, and CMMS systems. 
5. Two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Your application for employment should reflect how you meet the following preferred qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field or an Associate degree from an accredited institution in Building Construction Technology, Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design, or related field.  
2. One (1) year of compliance experience with required OSHA, ADA, ANSI, and other state regulations essential to code requirements.
3. Three (3) years of experience with project and construction management.
4. One (1) year of experience working with blueprints, drawings and specifications.  
5. One (1) year of experience in maintenance planning methods, preventative maintenance programs, and estimating work hours and planning work schedules.
6. Experience using SharePoint.

Other Information

Work is performed in an office environment but may require working outdoors and being exposed to various weather elements. Work may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. Work hours may be outside of normal business hours including evenings and weekends.  This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data.  ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires.  For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty Codes (to view http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf)  along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply.  Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov  with questions or for additional information.

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