Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor

Overview

Are you an experienced maintenance technician looking for a great leadership opportunity with even better benefits? This opportunity would be a great fit for you! If you enjoy leading a team working in and around multiple trades areas including but not limited to grounds management, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and more, submit your application today!

As a Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to lead a team of maintenance and grounds technicians, who manage a variety of grounds maintenance and trades work projects. This person will ensure the work is completed in alignment with project objectives and expectations and supports the mission and vision of FMDC.

Every project is an opportunity to make an impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has room for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Operations Team. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Perform, supervise, and ensure quality of semi-skilled trades work relating but not limited to heavy equipment and machinery operation; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); electronics; carpentry; concrete and masonry; welding; plumbing; and/or painting. (Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Provide assistance in more complex projects and supervision of vocational-level employees, including hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more.
• Plan, supervise, and ensure quality of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings, facilities vehicles, and equipment.
• Plan, supervise, and ensure quality of the maintenance of grounds for buildings overseen through horticultural care, miscellaneous debris and trash disposal, snow removal, and salt application.
• Prioritize and manage purchasing requests, monthly administrative programs, time and leave usage, facility coverage, and training program compliance.
• Ensure facilities remain in compliance with agency programmatic requirements.
• Answer emergency calls and travel to other facilities to provide occasional assistance.
• Provide coverage at state facilities after hours and/or for emergency purposes (i.e., severe weather, snow removal, water leaks, fire, and more) to ensure facilities and grounds are properly maintained and cleared for team members and the public to conduct state business.
• Carry state-issued cell phone with you during work shift and bring work cell phone home with you after your normal shift ends. While off shift, team members shall respond timely to urgent texts, phone calls, voicemails, chat messages, and emails. It is pertinent to note that having your state-issued cell phone on does not mean you are on call after your work shift ends.
• Follow all OA-FMDC health and safety protocols in addition to OSHA standards.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to plan, manage, and direct numerous time-sensitive projects independently or as part of a team using procedures, processes, regulations, and practices applicable to a specialized trade.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in semi-skilled work. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of all trade areas.
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