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The City of Overland Park has a full-time Crew Leader- Facilities position available in the Facilities Management and Operations Division within the City Manager's Office.

SUMMARY:

The position of Crew Leader - Facilities acts as a lead person on remodel and facility improvement projects, preventative maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems and other facility related tasks in City facilities. Instructs and directs facilities maintenance technicians to complete tasks that maintain and improve City facilities and equipment. Works with leadership staff to estimate, plan and coordinate facilities related projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as lead person and instructs and directs facilities maintenance technicians on facilities maintenance, repair and improvement projects.
• Assists in the planning, estimating and coordination of facility improvement and maintenance projects.
• Maintains necessary records of equipment, maintenance repairs and project plans and specifications.
• Oversees facilities maintenance technicians in daily job tasks to complete help desk tickets.
• Performs routine inspections of building envelope, grounds and interior to ensure weather tight and sound building structure.
• Inspects buildings and systems for proper operation.
• Checks mechanical systems, electrical and lighting systems, plumbing and life systems daily.
• Makes necessary repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for safety on projects and repairs including barricades, signage, scheduling and notification.
• Oversees proper usage of PPE and safe work habits.
• Manages schedules and timelines of facilities projects to ensure they are on schedule and budget.
• Assists in removal of ice/snow from facility walkways and public access areas.
• Assists in overseeing and coordinating outside contractors when required.
• Acts as Manager, Facilities Management in absence of Manager as required.
• The employee will be required to participate in a rotation for weekly on-call support to respond to emergencies outside of regular business hours or shifts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Construction Management preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Three to five years of general maintenance experience with knowledge in the following trades: Construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical and carpentry.
• One year experience in work crew supervision.

SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATION(S): 

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must have completed OSHA 30 training through an approved credentialing entity approved by the Facilities Engineer or designee.
• Must successfully complete and demonstrate a knowledge of eight (8) hours of training annually as it pertains to facilities maintenance. The avenue in which the courses and/or training is completed must be approved by department leadership.
• Access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) is required, so the following KCJIS requirements apply: must be at least 18 years of age; must not have been convicted of a felony; must not have been convicted of a serious misdemeanor; and must not have an arrest history the nature and severity of which warrant disqualification.

SKILLS: 

• Attention to detail.
• Basic mathematical and accounting skills.
• General understanding of building codes and proper construction methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform duties that require independent judgment to assess facts and draw conclusions.
• Safely and effectively operate a wide range of shop hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of required tools, specifically; screw drivers, tape measures, pliers, wrenches, hammers, benders, drills, saws, grinders, vacuums, sewer machines, generators, etc.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good listening skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of necessary trades.
• Ability to estimate equipment and supply usage and order replacements based on need and use.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals that relate to equipment usage and mechanical components.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Diplomacy and judgment.
• Ability to train and guide others.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend federal, state, and local policies and regulations impacting the Facilities Management & Operations division.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
• Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.
• Ability to analyze and recommend possible solutions.
• Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.
• Alpha and numeric recognition.
• Ability to analyze safety situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to make and receive phone calls.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to distinguish smells.
• Ability to operate City vehicles.
• Ability to operate power and/or hand tools.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and typewriter.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to heights.
• Exposure to vibrations.
• Exposure to high voltage.
• Exposure to loud noises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect): 

• May serve as a team lead but not a true supervisor - coordinates work of other employees to include: assign tasks, train on task performance, schedule work, review the work of others, and instruct other employees in methods or procedures needed to carry out their jobs.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: Variable schedule - full time (manager to provide more details)

Salary Range: Grade F $30.44 - $40.57/hour

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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