This is a full time Salaried position. Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m, with occasional weekends or evenings. This position is part of the emergency management team.
To Apply for this position, only applications via the Village of Royal Palm Beach portal will be accepted. apply at www.Royalpalmbeachfl.gov
JOB SUMMARY: Manages skilled work and inspections related to the installation, maintenance and repair of Village street lighting systems, and maintenance, repair and coordination of work with contractors performed in assigned buildings and capital improvement projects.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Electrician, Electrical Helper/Apprentice, Skilled Trades Worker, Custodians, General Maintenance Workers I or II, and contracted service providers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manages the inspection of all electrical equipment and components, including roadway street lighting, traffic signals, municipal buildings and facilities.
· Has oversight of all work performed by employees and contractors.
· Manages skilled work and inspections of all facilities maintenance included but not limited to: air conditioning, plumbing, roofs, flooring, interior and/or exterior painting, and overall appearance of Village facilities.
· Reviews plans for capital improvements and provides management during construction.
· Checks plans and workmanship to ensure that all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing work complies with codes, ordinances, and regulations; recommends methods of correction.
· Develops written standard operating procedures for work tasks, determines best work procedures.
· Follows up on complaints of building maintenance and or violations to ensure their satisfactory completion and/or resolution.
· Supervises electricians, skilled trades worker, helper, custodian, and any contractors hired to do work within the scope of the facilities.
· Ensures Village facilities are being cleaned and sanitized with proper cleaning and personal hygiene products are stocked in facilities.
· Ensures compliance with building and electrical codes, Village ordinances and regulations governing the installation, permitting, inspection and operation of work and equipment on projects throughout the Village.
· Checks Village WebQA daily for work orders, prepares reports, and maintains records of work performed.
· Enforces policies, regulations and safety and health standards. Distributes personal safety equipment/uniforms to staff as needed.
· Assists other departments with installation and maintenance of equipment inside, outside, and or perimeter of facilities.
· Attends training courses regarding current practices in areas relating to the work being performed on roadways, lighting, building maintenance or other related fields.
· Prepares detail plans and budgets for various Village projects. Performs cost control activities, monitors expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control;
· Orders supplies and equipment according to budgeted funding and processes invoices.
· Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff, correcting and documenting deficiencies and making recommendations for progressive discipline if needed; reviews progress and direct changes as needed.
· Performs training as needed/required for safety, new equipment or for new employees. Assigns staff to train one another as needed. Monitors and ensures all staff are completing required ICS training.
· Investigates damage, accidents and injuries to assigned staff or within facilities.
· Communicates official plans, policies, memorandums or announcement to staff.
· Prepares and submits payroll, approves overtime, personal leave requests and coordinates staffing coverage with Department Head. Assists in the recruiting, selection, interview and hiring of staff.
· Adjusts schedules and work to accommodate for call outs and absence of staff.
· During severe weather event is available to survey lighting systems, building damage and address in an expedited manner any major deficiencies such as a roof leaks, broken glass windows or doors, and or flooding.
· Completion of NIMS Training as required
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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· High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency, and
· Preferred Certified Journeyman Electrician with a minimum of at least 3 years, preferably five (5) or
· A minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience in commercial and service related electrical work
· Certification in Facilities Management (CFM/FMP) or the ability to get the certification within 3 years
· A minimum of 2 years facility maintenance experience, management of staff and third party contracts
· Prefer experience in Trades such as air conditioning, plumbing, roofing and/or carpentry
· Any related combination of training and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Valid Florida State driver’s license, or ability to obtain one at the time of hire; No more than two (2) moving violations within the last 12 month period; No more than six (6) violation points on your license within the last 24 months.
· American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Advanced MOT certificate, or ability to obtain one.
· International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Roadway Lighting Tech Level I, or ability to obtain one after Advanced MOT certification.
· IMSA Roadway Lighting Tech Level II, or ability to obtain one after Roadway Lighting Tech Level I certification.
· IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I, or ability to obtain one after Advanced MOT certification.
· IMSA Traffic Signal Construction Tech Level II, or ability to obtain one after Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification.
· IMSA Traffic Signal Bench Technician Level II, or ability to obtain one after Traffic Signal Technician Level I certification.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview and reference, DMV, background and criminal checks; job related tests may be required. The Village of Royal Palm Beach is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Pay: $68,789.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
