Facility Operations Supervisor

Are you ready to utilize your expertise by leading a facility maintenance team? Do you enjoy managing a variety of tasks and getting the job done right? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Gino Merli Veterans' Center (GMVC) is seeking a motivated and confident Facility Operations Supervisor. If you are an experienced problem-solver dedicated to efficient facility operations that ensure the comfort and safety of residents, staff, and visitors, then we want to talk to you. Apply today!

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As a Facility Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will supervise a building maintenance program, distribute work assignments, and inspect ongoing and completed work. You will also perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of grounds, building, equipment, and machinery; complete work schedules, performance evaluations, and corrective actions; and read and interpret blueprints and specifications for alternations to building, grounds, and equipment. This role requires solid practical knowledge to ensure uninterrupted operations and to ensure work complies with code specifications. In addition, you will plan daily activities of Equipment Operators to include all resident transportation requirements and supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of the GMVC automotive and equipment fleet.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of skilled trades work experience in commercial, industrial, multi-unit residential facilities, or utility plant operations; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades. Examples of qualifying trades include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, steam fitting/pipefitting, refrigeration/HVAC, painting, roofing/tinsmith, drywall/plasterer, and automotive mechanic work that includes performing technical duties on motors, engines, and electrical systems
• Experience in the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical fields
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems
• Experience in commercial maintenance
• Experience with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, switch gears and 3-phase panels
• Experience with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats and instantaneous water heaters
• Experience with Life Safety Code and Inspections
• Supervisory experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.