Assistant Building Operations Supervisor

About the Role

Serves as an assistant to the Building Operations Supervisor in the oversight and provision of building custodial services. Leads building service workers and others. Operates and maintains boilers, furnaces, air conditioning units, and related equipment. Performs various building custodial and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees the activities of building service workers. Trains and instructs employees. Provides advice and assistance to staff.
• Assists Building Operations Supervisors.
• Performs custodial duties including:
  • Emptying trash cans
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Cleaning bathrooms
  • Dust mopping hallways
  • Cleaning and polishing desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and office/classroom equipment
• Operates and maintains the facility's HVAC equipment such as boilers, air handling units, heat pumps, and air conditioners. Inspects equipment, checks boiler settings and gauges, and maintains records of equipment inspections, operations, and fuel consumption.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, including:
  • Changing filters
  • Greasing pumps
  • Lubricating motors
  • Changing belts for exhaust fans
• Responds to requests from building administrators/leaders and staff for custodial service and works with staff to prepare for special activities. Informs management of custodial-related matters.
• Inspects the facility to ensure adherence to safety, sanitary, and security standards. Ensures doors and windows are secure.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks including:
  • Unclogging sinks and toilets
  • Covering broken windows
  • Climbing ladders to replace light bulbs
  • Preparing work orders for building maintenance requests
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment, unloading deliveries, carrying items to storage areas, distributing packages, and setting up folding chairs and tables for events.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies such as paper towels, tissues, trash bags, and cleaning supplies. Ensures bathrooms and locker rooms are stocked and orders supplies as needed.
• Participates in snow removal activities.
• Makes minor repairs to chairs, desks, tables, and related items.
• Hangs banners and signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Two years of increasingly responsible building services experience.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of boilers, pressure vessels, and facilities HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial services.
• Knowledge of building operations, maintenance, and trades.
• Skill in performing building custodial duties.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of boilers, pressure vessels, and facilities HVAC equipment.
• Skill in using chemical cleaning products.
• Skill in reading and interpreting product specifications, manuals, and directions.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in communicating effectively.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a stationary engineer's license, issued by the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers, appropriate to the assignment is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class entails strenuous manual tasks performed for long periods of time. Work requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, overhead work, and lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy objects. Requires the use of tools and cleaning equipment.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.
• Comprehensive benefits program including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Disability coverage
  • 403(b)/457 plans
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.

Pay

Grade 05 on the AFSCME Pay Scale: $18.98 to $28.61 per hour.