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Building Maintenance Supervisor
Lompoc, CA / Santa Barbara, CA / Santa Maria, CA
Job Description
- Description
- SALARY$81,316.28 - $97,581.21 Annually5% premium for regular assignment to a jail facility, when applicable**NOTICE OF CHANGE: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with first priority review on June 13, 2024.**
The County of Santa Barbara is currently accepting applications to fill one full-time Building Maintenance Supervisor vacancy. The current vacancy is located in the Sheriff's Office.
We are also establishing one employment list for future vacancies in the General Services Department, Social Services Department, and Sheriff's Office. Please make sure you select the departments and locations that you are willing to accept current and future employment.
Note: Applicants who are interested in working with the Sheriff's Office must be willing to be based out of any location within the County.
Highlighted Benefits:- Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
- Holidays: 13 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
- Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 5.
- Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
- Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan (Pension Plan) and voluntary participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
For County benefits, please click here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:- Retirement reciprocity and
- Service Credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
THE POSITION: Under direction, supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in maintenance tasks, and may supervise contract employees performing janitorial and custodial duties; performs complex maintenance tasks; and performs related duties as required.
Positions assigned to the Sheriff's Office and General Services Department may be required to perform duties inside a locked facility and to interact with hostile, occasionally derisive individuals.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:- Experience working with contractors on projects with specific deadlines
- Experience supervising staff
- Ability to problem solve and meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge in computer usage; including MS Office Programs and Internet
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets
- Honesty, dependability, and trustworthiness
- Good judgment under pressure
- Examples of Duties
- Makes periodic inspections of assigned facilities to determine condition;
- Diagnoses problems and initiates necessary action;
- Plans and schedules routine maintenance; establishes work priorities; issues work orders; prepares sketches, plans, and carries out remodeling projects; estimates materials and labor costs for remodeling, alterations, and installation projects; orders and issues tools, equipment, supplies, and supervises maintenance thereof;
- Maintains materials and equipment inventories;
- Performs complex repair and maintenance tasks;
- Supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in such maintenance duties as painting, carpentry, masonry, cement work, and general upkeep involving structures, furnishings, equipment, floor coverings, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and related systems;
- Trains, instructs, and assigns subordinates, and inspects completed work; trains and evaluates staff;
- Maintains time and cost records;
- Schedules vacation, relief, and emergency coverage; ensures that safety standards and regulations are observed.
- Employment Standards
- Three years of journey-level experience in construction and/or maintenance work, including one year of experience in a specialty building trade (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) and as a leadworker or supervisor; OR,
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: building maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools, and equipment; the operation and repair of building mechanical and electrical systems; housekeeping and janitorial tasks and standards; safety standards and regulations.
Ability to: plan, schedule, train, and supervise the work of others; perform complex repair and maintenance tasks; understand and follow through under general directions, and/or on own initiative; maintain records and prepare simple reports; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the division and with other divisions and departments; learn and apply principles and practices of supervision; learn contract administration.- Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
The following background process is used for the Sheriff's Office:
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Once candidates are placed on the employment list, the Human Resources Department will email candidates a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
If candidates pass and are in the top group, they will be sent to the hiring department for consideration. Those that are interviewed and are still being considered for a position will advance to the next step in the hiring process, which includes the following:- Polygraph Examination: measures the accuracy of information disclosed on the PHQ and during the background investigation.
- Background Investigation: includes an interview and in-depth background investigation of arrest records, personal, military, credit, and employment history; inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and a safe driver.
- Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.
The following process will be used as part of the background investigation process after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment for the General Services department:
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The selected individual will receive a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the hiring process for the General Services Department.
- Background Investigation: The selected individual will be required to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and undergo an extensive background investigation that includes an evaluation of references, prior employment, drug history, residence history, and neighborhood check. This process may take 4-6 weeks.
- Live Scan: Electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.
Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment.
Conditional Offer: Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com
Raquel Martinez, Talent Acquisition Manager - RMartinez@countyofsb.org
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$81,316.28 - $97,581.21 Annually
Required Experience
3+ years
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