Building Maintenance Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and localgovernment agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service... Consider joining our team!\r\n\r\n

GRADE

16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of Facilities Management\r\n(Anne Arundel) 361 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD\r\n(Baltimore City) 500 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD\r\n(Howard County) 3451 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as the facilities Building Manager for an\r\nassigned building within the region. The Building Manager will assist the\r\nRegional Manager in implementing of budgetary items to be purchased, oversee\r\nbuilding maintenance contracts, preparing various reports/documents, monitoring\r\nthe building maintenance operations, assisting in the interviewing and hiring\r\nprocedures, supervising lower-level maintenance and administrative employees,\r\nevaluating employee's performance and establishing new operating methods for\r\nmaintenance.\r\n\r\nThis is an Emergency Essential position subject to emergency release\r\nprocedures. Employees in this position must be willing and available for duty\r\nat all hours, day or night, and are required to remain or report for duty at\r\nall hours as needed to maintain the continuous operation of this agency.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be required\r\nto complete a Pre-Employment Physical, which will assess your ability to safely\r\nperform the essential functions of this position.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:\r\n- Organize, schedule and coordinate the technical\r\nmaintenance work and installation service rendered by skilled, semi-skilled,\r\nand un-skilled employees.\r\n- Respond to routine requests, concerns or problems\r\nregarding the building tenants. Assist and supervise DGS maintenance staff.\r\n- Monitor gauges and panels for HVAC system and various\r\nequipment; make temperature checks and adjust thermostats accordingly.\r\n- Assist in preparation of contractual specifications for\r\nconstruction projects, or repairs, interior/exterior throughout the facility\r\nthat are performed by contractors and State employees.\r\n- Enforce all building policies, procedures and regulations\r\nto accomplish an effective building operation.\r\n- Drives state vehicles; performing pick-up and delivery of\r\nmaterials. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, that enable\r\nDGS to fulfill its mission of providing and maintaining buildings that are\r\nsafe, secure and operationally efficient. \r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Eighth grade.\r\nExperience: Six years experience\r\nin building maintenance or building construction trades including five years of\r\nresponsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and\r\ndisciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing\r\nand promoting of others.\r\nSee Special Requirements section for motor vehicle operator's license requirement.\r\n\r\n\r\nNote: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\nexperience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned\r\nofficer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes\r\nin the utility systems repair field of work on a year-for-year basis for the\r\nrequired experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the\r\nfollowingpreferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific\r\ninformation on your application regarding all qualifications.\r\n- Experience\r\nin building management, with direct responsibility for overseeing building\r\noperations and maintenance of a commercial building.\r\n-\r\nExperience in purchasing budgetary items and preparing maintenance contract\r\nspecifications.\r\n-\r\nProfessional training, union certification, or completion of a\r\ncertified/accredited training program in a skilled trade, apprenticeship\r\nprogram, or vocational school is\r\npreferred.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland is\r\nrequired for this position.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education\r\nthat is related to this position. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date;information\r\nsubmitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time,\r\ntemporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week;you\r\nmust include the time spent on such activities on your application.\r\nNote that for any position requiring a college degree\r\nor college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to\r\nbeing offered a position. You may submit\r\nyour transcript as part of the application process.\r\nThe examination for\r\nthis position will consist of a rating of your education, training and\r\nexperience related to the requirements of the position.Successful\r\ncandidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as\r\nBEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will\r\nbe valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the\r\nhiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies\r\nof the same classification.\r\nPlease note, selected candidates may be required to\r\ncomplete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check\r\nprior to being hired.\r\nYou must be legally\r\nauthorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be\r\nhired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n- Tuition reimbursement, if funding is available, for those\r\nwho qualify\r\n- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\n- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\n- Paid holidays\r\n- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\n- Employee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Contactlinda.wallace@maryland.govor\r\ncall 410-767-1386 with questions about this recruitment.The online\r\napplication process is STRONGLY preferred.Apply online atdgs.maryland.gov- Human\r\nResources > Employment > Current Openings. If\r\nyou are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper\r\napplication to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St.,\r\nSuite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the\r\nclosing date and time. TTYUsers:\r\ncall via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,\r\nretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n