FACILITY SUPERVISOR 3 - ELKO

Job Summary

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Facility Supervisor 3 at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC), a 64-bed staff-secure juvenile facility in Elko, NV. NYTC focuses on positive youth development through education, therapeutic treatment, and medical and mental health services, guided by three core values: Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Be NYTC (Navigate Your True Character).

DCFS partners with families, communities, and agencies to support Nevada’s children and families. Its programs include rural child welfare services, oversight of county child welfare operations, children’s mental and behavioral health services, and statewide juvenile justice services. DCFS is a large, mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and participate in skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair or modification of buildings, equipment and grounds; inspect facilities and identify deficiencies in structures, fixtures, adjacent landscapes and heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose system failure and equipment malfunctions using a variety of hand and power tools, electrical test instruments and light motorized equipment; install new equipment and make structural modifications.
• Review structural blueprints, mechanical schematics, construction codes, fire codes and safety procedures in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of work.
• Estimate material and supply costs for scheduled maintenance and construction projects such as remodeling office space including building and finishing walls and rerouting power sources.
• Contact outside contractors and commercial vendors for estimates in order to make budget projections and adhere to budget constraints; plan and schedule work; communicate project concerns to supervisors and agency management.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; schedule, assign and review work.
• Supervise maintenance repair specialists and custodial staff, directing building and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate skilled labor such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler system repair; manage contracted maintenance; identify future facility needs; prepare maintenance budgets; ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations; maintain inventories, records, and work schedules.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of building and facilities maintenance or construction experience which must have included project planning, preparation of cost estimates and budgets, scheduling and project management. Two years of the experience must have included supervision of skilled trades workers and semi-skilled workers; OR one year of experience as a Facility Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of: building and construction codes; safe work practices; materials, tools and equipment used to maintain buildings and grounds; budget preparation; project management and all craft trades, including but not limited to, excavation, masonry, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, landscaping and sprinkler systems.
• Ability to: inspect facilities to identify deficiencies in the facility structure, systems and equipment, and to ensure preventive and correct maintenance is performed; respond to facilities maintenance emergencies after hours as needed; plan, organize, schedule and supervise the work of skilled trades workers; maintain records and prepare written and verbal reports relating to projected maintenance needs, budget preparation and supervision of staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, inmates, patients or students.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.