Maintenance Director

Position Overview

York County is accepting applications for a Maintenance Director with an application deadline of Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. The Maintenance Director will oversee, manage, and perform a variety of routine and more complex building and maintenance tasks involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other skills. Performs snow removal, grounds maintenance and both emergency and non-emergency repairs. Work independently to satisfy the request of elected officials. Responsible for department budget.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular repair and maintenance activities involving electrical, plumbing systems, carpentry, and painting.
• Inspection of building’s exterior, roofs, boilers, electrical generator, heating, and cooling loop systems.
• Engage in remodeling activities and complete a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks.
• Supervise housekeeping staff.
• Oversee all aspects of the Maintenance Department, including budget, scheduling, training, safety, and quality control.
• Snow and ice removal at County facilities (i.e. entranceways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.).
• General ground maintenance activities, including mowing lawns, landscaping, brush removal, leaf removal, pruning trees and seeding grass.
• Monitor the condition of the of buildings and related mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate annual safety and compliance inspections (i.e. fire alarm, fire extinguisher, elevator).
• Respond 24/7 to emergency repairs.
• Help develop and implement specifications for building maintenance and remodel projects.
• Work directly with subcontractors to accomplish building maintenance and remodel projects.
• Make sure the housekeeping staff have the tools and materials they need to perform their jobs.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced in accordance with manufactures specifications and company guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Preferred Talents

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact positively with the public, volunteers, Board members, County staff, and state personnel.
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions independently.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of order processing systems; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one-year of related experience or training.
• Professional certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• York, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person