Plans, organizes and controls the provision of comprehensive maintenance and repair services for assigned facilities and building equipment to ensure efficient operation.

Supervises building equipment operations to maintain acceptable and dependable environmental conditions within the facilities; preventive maintenance of facilities, machinery, systems and equipment and determines cost effective means to upgrade performance, flexibility, and usefulness.

Oversee personnel to include training, workload scheduling, evaluations and disciplinary actions, as necessary.

Promotes the quality improvement program and its execution. Collaborates with architects and contractors on construction projects and assist in overseeing construction projects from conception to occupation, including managing all warranty issues that arise.

Assist with implementing departmental policies and procedures, and establishing and communicating short and long range goals. Ensures compliance with departmental and county policies and procedures. Assist in the preparation of bi-weekly quality reports and updates to the management, related work groups and agencies, for example, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards or the Department of Justice.

Stays abreast of current technology, available products, service materials, methods, opportunities, trends and problems and maintains a maintenance library, including equipment literature, blue prints, films and, reference materials.

Ensures adequate supply parts, materials, tools and equipment are on hand to complete required tasks.

Job Requirements:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Arts, Construction or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of work related experience required, including one (1) year supervisory/lead experience.

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record, and pass a security clearance check. This position is required to work on a rotating on-call schedule. In case of emergencies, the employee may be required to work after normal scheduled working hours and weekends/holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required. Requires the ability to climb ladders and lift weights in excess of 50 lbs., assisted. Ability to operate equipment efficiently and safely. Ability to withstand prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, and lifting. Must be able to work in varying conditions, surroundings and weather conditions.

An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered a position with Dallas County. The hiring process involves successful completion of each step. The steps include: Criminal History Review, Traffic Violations Record, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, and Background Investigation

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