Assistant Facilities Director

Union County is seeking an Assistant Facilities Director. This position assists the Facilities Director in planning, directing, and coordinating the maintenance and repair of County buildings and facilities in addition to capital projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the director to supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, process employee concerns and problems, direct work, counsel, discipline, and complete employee performance appraisals.

Assists the director to coordinate daily work activities; organize, prioritize, and assign work; monitor the status of work in progress and inspect completed work; consult with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provide technical expertise; resolves special or unusual requirements on projects.

Assists the director to develop and implement long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the department; develops long term plans for capital improvements to buildings and facilities; establishes and implements a system for managing the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

Assists the director with designs, renovation, and repair projects; estimates costs; writes maintenance/repair project specifications; reviews contracts and recommends bid awards; oversees contractor work for completeness, quality and compliance with specifications.

Participates in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities as needed; repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry systems; maintains lawns and landscaping, etc.

Assists the director to develop and implement the departmental budget, including staffing, maintenance and capital improvements; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with the approved budget.

Maintains and purchases inventory of parts and supplies; ensures availability of parts and supplies needed to complete work orders; secures vendors and orders parts and supplies; reviews invoices and prepares vouchers; maintains related documentation.

Oversees the administration of the department’s safety program; conducts safety training and meetings; ensures employees follow all safety procedures.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, performance appraisals, CAD drawings, diagnostic reports, purchase orders, budget records, status reports, inspection checklists, cost analysis or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, policies, procedures, directories, reference materials, electrical schematics and diagrams, building blueprints, architectural drawings, safety checklists, billing invoices, attendance records, time sheets, work orders, inspection reports, policies and procedures, road maps, product catalogs, equipment manuals, MSDS sheets, or other documentation; reviews, completes, proofreads, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, County employees, County Commissioners, consultants, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Operates a vehicle, a personal computer, general office equipment, mechanics tools, drill press, table saw, cutting torch, welder, lawn equipment, HVAC equipment, drafting equipment, power tools, hand tools, testing equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Vocational or technical training in plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other trade; supplemented by five (5) year(s) of progressively responsible supervisory experience in building or facilities maintenance or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Applications or resumes should be forwarded to the Human Resource office no later than Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by 4:00 PM.

Union County is an EOE.

Union County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,681. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union.

We encourage you to review our current job postings and apply for a career with us today. A full job description and application can be obtained at www.unioncountypa.org or
picked up at the HR Office located at 155 N 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Union County, Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

401(a) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Group Health and Major Medical with prescription drug coverage - County contribution 80%

• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA

ConnectCare3 Clinical Services

• Patient Advocacy
• Nurse Navigation
• Chronic Disease Management & Prevention
• Nutrition Education
• Tobacco Cessation

Wellness Program

Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday)

Voluntary Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• 457 Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement