BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROJECT SPECIALIST

FLSA: Non-Exempt

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described here. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this position is to coordinate with Facilities Management staff and outside contractors conducting inspections and repairing Town-owned facilities and facility-related equipment. The employee will work closely with division management for procurement of services, management of contract labor, and daily operations related to various building operating systems.

What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions):

• Maintains and repairs facilities and facilities-related equipment through management of contract labor for specified repairs
• Evaluates any damage to interior and exterior building surfaces and materials where contract labor would be used for repairs. Some examples include Overhead door systems, Building Automation Systems, Access Control Systems, Life-Safety Systems including fire alarms and sprinklers, backflow prevention systems, standby generators
• Provides recommendations to management related to repairs and maintenance on various plumbing, HVAC, electrical and controls systems, roofing, and building envelope systems.
• Develops and manages a variety of facilities contracts such as pest control, HVAC repairs, annual inspections, etc.
• Procures quotes, invoices, and manages other administrative documents
• Coordinates and manages small projects including but not limited to working with contractors to develop project scope, obtain estimates for repairs, oversee on site work, and approve/process invoices from contracted labor.
• Supports procurement needs for the division including but not limited to documenting work and purchases, maintaining and reconciling purchases using a Town procurement card.
• Provides timely updates to Management on status of projects while maintaining an effective working relationship with employees and outside contractors
• Enter and review work orders
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Do you supervise or not?

This position does not directly supervise Town employees, although it requires supervision and monitoring the performance of outside contractors.

What are the physical demands?

The employee occasionally uses equipment requiring a fair degree of dexterity. Work often requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, crouching, kneeling, crawling and balancing. The employee must have the physical ability to make site visits in the field and to move within ongoing maintenance settings on a frequent basis. Work occasionally requires working on platforms, surfaces, ladders or roofs at heights in excess of 30 feet above ground for project evaluation and oversight.

Where and how do you work?

The work is typically split between inside office and field work on facilities campuses including roofs, outdoors, or in mechanical or electrical rooms. Work is occasionally performed outdoors in adverse conditions including high winds, high heat, rain, snow etc.

What do you need to know to do this job effectively?

Knowledge of:

• Building equipment functionality and maintenance
• Facilities maintenance repair and construction
• Trends and practices in facilities management
• Standard commercial maintenance practices, means, methods, materials and tools for electrical, structural, HVAC and plumbing assemblies and systems.
• Purchasing, contract management, and related administrative processes.
• Town and department policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Evaluate the maintenance needs of Town facilities
• Read and use technical manuals.
• Use web-based software systems.
• Use Microsoft Office tools relevant to the position.
• Work independently, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

What is education and/or experience do you need to be considered for this job?

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with an associate’s degree in construction management, engineering technology or related is preferred

Experience

Five years of experience in building construction or inspection and maintenance on large commercial buildings or a combination of experience and formal related training

What are the safety considerations for this job?

• You will be subject to theDrug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy.
• You will be subject to theSafe Driving and Accident Policy.

Here is other information you should know about the position:

A valid NC driver’s license is required.

The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.