23879 - Facilities Specialist

About the role

To perform, direct and inspect trades work for physical plant, maintenance reserve and capital outlay construction projects. Ensure contracted and in-house maintenance and construction work is performed to plans and specifications, safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, building codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration and Oversight: Administer and oversee work performed by facilities contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met, e.g. work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare necessary paperwork to document in-house and contractor work, to include photo documentation. Prepare project listings, scopes of work, and estimates for work to be performed. Submit required paperwork to process payments, invoices and bills. Maintain project files, records and drawings of facilities and equipment.
• Emergency Operations: Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
• Hands-on Facilities Work: Complete work orders and other assigned tasks related to construction, maintenance, repair and renovations of facilities structures and equipment, ensuring work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations. Maintain supplies and tools.
• Permits and Work Orders: Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contract or staff.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and document existing conditions of buildings and equipment to determine the nature and extent of physical plant repairs needed. Perform preventive maintenance and make recommendations for future requirements and estimates for budgets.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
• Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and masonry.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and digital cameras.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• Soils and Erosion Inspector certification.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or related field desired.
• DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical inspection.
• DPOR trades certifications in HVAC, electrical or plumbing.
• Experience in building construction as project inspector, superintendent or project manager.
• Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.

Physical Requirements

• VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
• Physical Requirements: VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
• Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and masonry.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and digital cameras.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
• Valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen.