Building Maintenance Operations Supervisor

NOTE: This is a re-opening of job posting #1375 to expand the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Facilities and Engineering Division seeks two Building Maintenance Operations Supervisors reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Section Chiefto manage a team that provides building repair and maintenance services to a portfolio of over 80 County buildings, which includes HVAC Mechanics, Building Engineers, Stationary Watch Engineers, and contracted service staff. The Supervisor will oversee the maintenance of critical sites at (2) Data Centers and (6) radio sites, including the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, emergency power equipment, plumbing, equipment, computerized building automation systems, building envelope, and other related components.

• High School diploma/Equivalent;
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial buildings or a similarly complex environment, in a variety of skilled trades areas related to the maintenance of buildings and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and energy management; and
• One (1) year of experience with automated hi-rise building systems.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Universal Refrigerant Recovery License; and
• Must possess one of the following licenses or a reciprocal license from another state:
  • Virginia - HVAC Journeyman or Electrical Journeyman;
  • Maryland - HVAC Journeyman or Electrical Journeyman; or
  • District of Columbia - Electrical Journeyman or Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Journeyman Mechanic.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirables: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Supervising crews of 10 or more employees and managing 24/7 operations;
• Developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program using maintenance software;
• Managing plant mechanical systems, preferably in large (over 350,000 sq. ft.) commercial or correctional facilities and managing small construction projects and interacting with project managers and trades staff; and/or
• Servicing water pressure booster systems and sewer ejection and treatment. 

Special Requirements

• A complete application will include an attached resume which highlights how your background and experience align with the qualifications for this position.

• The selected candidate must complete and meet the requirements of a pre-employment physical examination prior to beginning employment.
• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.  It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
• Applicants must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment and maintain, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of the applicant's official driving record.  Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicants driving record.
• Must possess ARC Flash and Confined Space certifications or obtain within probationary period. 

Workers Physical & Environment conditions:

• Performs activities inside and outside, subject to cold (below 32 degrees) and hot (above 90 degrees) for periods of more than one hour, including environmental conditions such as snow, rain, hail, wind and humidity.
• Subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Subject the following, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.
• Frequently in close quarters such as manholes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, or narrow aisles or passageways. 
  Exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally or up to 20lbs of force frequently, or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects
   

Additional Information

Work hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call back in emergencies and will be in an On-Call rotation with other supervisors.

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Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Please Note: This position is listed as “open continuous.” Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and interviews conducted continuously with qualified applicants. This position will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified candidates have been received.

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Supervisory/Administrative duties:

• Supervising employees in operational areas including writing and reviewing scopes of work and work-related procedures, assigning work orders, establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and performing annual performance reviews; 
• Adjusting schedules, priorities, and work sequences to accommodate equipment breakdown, material delays, or unexpected absences;
• Training subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures; including the use of a variety of specialized equipment and technical procedures, and ensuring availability of all equipment at work site;
• Monitoring the inventory of repairs, replacement parts, supplies and approving purchases made by subordinates;
• Scheduling and monitoring specialized contracts, including evaluating cost effectiveness of utilizing contractors;
• Performing oversight tasks such as preparing payroll, approving time, and daily activity sheets, including personal injury, accident, and vehicle reports; and
• Responding to citizens' inquiries and concerns, and keeping citizens appraised of County policies, regulations, and work schedules.

Operational/Technical duties:

• Monitoring and inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements with national, state, and local code requirements;
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting building air comfort, temperature problems, air distribution, balancing, and stratification problems, including building automated system (BAS) problems;
• Responding to calls for emergencies and assisting with standby operations;
• Reviewing contractor's invoices and approving payment using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensuring that records of preventive and corrective maintenance repairs are maintained in the CMMS;
• Assisting with capital improvement projects (CIP) by providing prioritized lists of capital building needs to the Section Chief;
• Ensuring energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented through coordination with the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) team; and
• Working with other agencies, Miss Utility, contractors, and supervisors to develop plans, including discussing issues and providing time and cost estimates for requested work.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines as well as effective communication and customer service skills to interact with internal and external customers.

Salary: $101,108.80 - $156,728.00 Annually (effective 7/1/26)