Facilities Supervisor
Fairfax County
FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA
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LOCATION
FAIRFAX (FJ30), VA
POSTED
10 days ago
Works as a qualified Public Works Facilities Supervisor and plays an important role in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for facility equipment and infrastructure. Leads a team responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and efficient operation of a diverse range of public works facilities. Oversees the maintenance of a comprehensive portfolio, including over 100,000 square feet of office space, two satellite facilities, and specialty trades shops such as welding, small engine repair, sign making, brining, and a fueling station.
Manages daily operations from the 6000 Freds Oak Road suite of buildings, using contracted expertise in compliance with Fairfax County procurement regulations. The role involves implementing asset management best practices to maintain excellent working conditions for both skilled trades and office staff, while aligning with the county and DPWES's goals for zero waste and energy management. Fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture among employees and contracted staff.
Key responsibilities include supporting the planning, direction, management oversight, and evaluation of facility maintenance programs and operations. This includes assisting with all aspects of property and equipment maintenance, including preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities, as well as supervising maintenance staff and coordinating contractor work.
The Facilities Supervisor works closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure that critical commercial building infrastructure—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, life safety systems, conveying systems, building envelope, locksmith services, building finishes, and small facility improvement projects—are maintained in accordance with departmental, county, and regulatory requirements, including applicable local, state, and national codes.
Additionally, coordinates and partners with various internal and external agencies, such as the Facilities Management Division, Office for Environment and Energy Coordination, and other business areas within DPWES. The facilities must also comply with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Accountability – Accepts accountability for personal and team decisions, ensures ownership of tasks, and strives for continuous improvement to enhance County effectiveness.
- Diversity Awareness – Values diversity by seeking input and respecting differences in culture, skills, values, and perspectives.
- Customer Service – Interact with the public and resolve customer concerns and requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Effective Communication – Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, customers and the public, as well as completing reports and documentation.
- Problem Solving - Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities. Considers benefits, risks, costs, and implications of decisions, and evaluates alternatives before making decisions. Uses insight into situations to develop and implement innovative solutions to solve problems. Makes timely decisions.
- Innovation - Identifies when improvement is needed with programs and services. Develops and applies new insights, innovative solutions, or nontraditional approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
Location: DPWES Stormwater Maintenance Operations 10635 West Drive Fairfax, Va. 22030.
Note: The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flooding, and other designated emergencies on an as needed.
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: DPWES Stormwater Management
Location: MAINTENANCE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, 10635 WEST DR, FAIRFAX (FJ30)
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