Maintenance and Operations Specialist

Overview

The Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management is using this recruitment to establish an Eligibility List of Maintenance & Operations Specialist to work in the Buildings & Grounds Division.

Do you have a passion for maintenance and facility preservation? Are you in search of a rewarding career? Would you like to explore your potential, have endless career possibilities and work in a diverse environment? If so, come join Prince William County as a Maintenance & Operations Specialist. The Department of Facilities & Fleet Management, Buildings and Grounds Division, is pursuing someone with energy and creativity to fill a vacant Maintenance & Operations Specialist position.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to grow, think, dream and create in the building maintenance field. We welcome achievers, leaders and visionaries to apply for this vital position. Maintenance & Operations Specialist performs responsible skilled work in all aspects and trades of commercial building maintenance.

The Maintenance Operations Specialist will be responsible to preserve the good condition and functionality of premises. They will perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the basic trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet County standards. Assist more skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of areas of the trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and locks.

• Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems including controls, pump and motors.
• Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, low-voltage, and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection/equipment systems, sprinkler systems, and assisting in structural and roof inspections.
• Assists with and learns the maintenance of induction, air handling, and refrigeration units, including serving, cleaning and inspecting all related equipment.
• Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
• Assists with and learns to repair, maintain, and install waste, vent, and domestic water distribution systems. May assist in welding or fabricating tasks.
• Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that the Facilities Maintenance team makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of county facilities.
• Responds to emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures of the county.
• Operates a county vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience.

• The successful candidate will have…
• A. Experience with trouble shooting and repair of electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and other related systems to perform preventive maintenance in buildings.
• B. Familiar with computers and ability to use a computerized maintenance management system.

• Must pass DMV CHECK.
• Must possess a valid driver's LICENSE.
• Must…