job dutiesAbout the Role:
Under the administrative direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor performs a wide variety of duties with more-than-average complexity. This position is responsible for the upkeep and repair of Cherriots facilities and equipment. Ensure the condition of all transit facilities comply with Cherriots Transit Asset Management Plan and are maintained in a State of Good Repair. Additionally, this position supervises employees responsible for cleaning, repairing, and maintaining Cherriots facilities (e.g., buildings, stationary equipment, and bus shelters). Ensure a commitment to safety through effective leadership, role modeling, and the implementation of practices that demonstrate a safety culture.
Duties:
- Supervise a team of represented employees involved in the cleaning and routine repair and maintenance of Cherriots facilities; provide necessary training; monitor performance to assure compliance with Cherriots policies and procedures and maintenance standards and practices; recognize good work; provide
- corrective counseling and take corrective action as needed; conduct performance evaluations; recommend termination if necessary.
- Determine facility cleaning and maintenance needs in consultation with other staff and manufacturer suggestions; schedule cleaning and maintenance activities with staff and/or contractors.
- Maintain oversight and documentation to ensure facility and equipment compliance with all applicable state and federal testing requirements and regulations.
- Evaluate repair requests and perform periodic facility inspections to identify needed maintenance.
- Develop maintenance requirements for bus stops, signs, and shelters.
- Determines specifications, with technical assistance as needed, for maintenance contracts, repairs, and hardware.
- Perform or work directly with vendors to repair complex equipment such as natural gas compressors, automatic bus wash, overhead cranes, fluid dispensing equipment, and vehicle lifts.
- Perform or work with contractors to facilitate general building and equipment repair and maintenance tasks: painting walls and structures; installing floor coverings; repairing and replacing windows and doors, including hardware; cutting and installing glass and plastic panes; building forms, pouring, finishing and repairing concrete and masonry areas; cutting, threading and joining pipe and making plumbing repairs and installations; installing and repairing electrical wiring and fixtures; diagnosing malfunctions and repairing air conditioning and heating systems.
- Compile and update various records (e.g., work orders, repair records, maintenance records, and cleaning records); prepare various reports as needed.
- Investigate and document employee or customer complaints regarding Cherriots facilities; resolve or provide guidance toward resolution of problem situations.
- Participate in the screening and selection process for facility maintenance workers; recommend new hires.
- Assist in establishing departmental safety and security procedures and enforce these procedures to reduce or minimize departmental safety and security risks.
- Participate in the Maintenance budget preparation process; submit recommendations for reducing costs and/or increasing efficiency.
- Provide assistance and support to the Maintenance Manager by working on special projects or committee assignments.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. This role requires employees to be present and engaged during assigned work hours to effectively collaborate with team members and customers and fulfill operational needs. The ability to consistently adhere to a defined work schedule and be present onsite is crucial to the successful performance of this role's jobduties and responsibilities because the essential duties of this role require using tools and/or equipment physically located onsite.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You Will Need to Be Successful in This Role:
- Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, materials, and operating procedures pertinent to facility cleaning and maintenance.
- Extensive knowledge of the following specialty areas: HVAC, electrical, machinery repairs, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and painting. Journey-level skill and licensing in one or more areas is preferred.
- Considerable knowledge of administrative and supervisory practices.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Considerable skill in operating equipment related to the facilities maintenance function.
- Considerable skill in leading and working constructively with subordinate staff and effectively supervising staff.
- Communicate complex subjects and sensitive information, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and logical manner at the level necessary to satisfactorily perform the position's duties.
- Interact with other employees and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment and act as a positive representative of Cherriots.
- Cooperatively work with others, respect co-workers, and promote teamwork.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data and recommend sound policies and practices based on that data.
- Maintain confidential information.
- Be self-starting and proactive.
- Produce quality work while meeting time and budget commitments.
- Perform the physical functions of the position. This position requires the ability to perform manual labor and withstand working on custodial and maintenance tasks for extended periods.
- Considerable skill in operating a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications.
- Perform job functions safely.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
- Degree in Facilities Management or Engineering, preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field; Public Sector employment a plus.
- Candidates with any satisfactory combination of related experience and training that equips them with the required knowledge, abilities, and skills for this position are encouraged to apply. Cherriots reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Must present Cherriots with a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a driving record that demonstrates adherence to safety and traffic laws and regulations.
- Successfully pass a background check and an education verification, if applicable.
- Pass a drug test (including marijuana), physical exam, and criminal background check.
- Experience navigating a labor union environment, preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent use of a calculator, phone, printer, computer, and related hardware.
- A person must be able to stand, sit, see, hear, talk, use hands to type, handle, or feel tools or controls, and use hands and arms to reach, carry, and push/pull.
- Heavy manual labor. It may occasionally require exerting up to 150 pounds of force. Routinely requires lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally requires moving or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Working Conditions
- Work indoors and outdoors - occasionally, there is direct exposure to all weather conditions.
- Exposure to noise, dust, heat, oil, solvents, etc.
- Must drive frequently to perform essential functions of position.
- Subject to varying shift schedules, including callbacks in emergencies.
Who We Are:
The Salem Area Mass Transit District, known as Cherriots, is a great public transit system. We work hard every day to give our customers the best experience possible. We provide local, regional, and paratransit services in Marion and Polk counties. But we do more than just transportation. We help people get to jobs, shopping, and schools. We help businesses find more workers. We ensure that people can enjoy recreational, social, faith-based, and other activities without needing a car.
Cherriots is an equal opportunity employer that aims to create a workforce that reflects our diverse community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Pay: $93,977.20 - $133,989.02 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Custodial: 2 years (Required)
- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
