Facilities Supervisor - City of Battle Creek, MI : Job Details

Salary: $32.86 - $40.10 Hourly Location : Battle Creek, MI Job Type: Full-Time Department: City Manager's Office Division: Facilities Opening Date: 02/05/2025 Closing Date: 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: BCSA The City of Battle Creek ( The City ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOGOV Applicants Support Line at 855-###-#### or Email: [email protected] if your need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Have Questions About Your Application or a Job Opportunity with The City of Battle Creek? Please reach out to our Human Resources staff at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Description The City of Battle Creek is looking for an experience individual to oversee daily maintenance and repair work within the City's facilities, buildings and grounds ensuring that all equipment and infrastructure are in good working condition. Supervision is exercised over various skilled and unskilled laborers/contractors. Related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Chief Facilities Officer. Individual selected to move forward in the hiring process will be required to complete testing in Business Etiquette, Computer Literacy Basic, Email Etiquette and Excel Normal. Testing is held in-person at City Hall. Examples of Duties

• Provides daily direction setting to staff in the installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds and building systems; including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, elevators, garage doors, etc.
• Coordinates and assigns work; tracks work orders to ensure work follows established safety regulations, service and quality standards for completion. Schedules and supervises preventative maintenance, painting or carpentry projects.
• Coordinates, as needed, work to be completed by third-party contractors and other skilled trades; ensuring performance of service providers meet the City's quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversees the training of employees in equipment and work operations; interpreting specifications, blueprints and job orders.
• Enforces City policies, City and State safety regulations, and health and environmental regulations for workers; ensures that all facilities comply with local, state and federal health, safety and environmental regulations.Conducts regular inspections and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and/or assists employees in solving work problems and grievances. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Makes personnel recommendations for action such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures; issues authorized discipline to employees to correct their behavior; evaluates employee work performance and completes annual performance review.
• Manages inventory of equipment, supplies and spare parts; monitors departmental expenses.
• Recommends methods to improve equipment performance, working conditions and use of equipment in order to increase efficiency of operations.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, maintains records of maintenance activities, vendor performance, budgets and inspections. Reports regularly to the Facilities Manager on operational status and any issues that arise.

• Regular use of computer technology, email and Microsoft Office Suite.

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with additional training/certification in building systems.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration or related field; or military equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in facilities management or related field with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

Special Requirements:

• Must have demonstrable knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) in conjunction with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Supplemental InformationPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, working inside and alone; work may require exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold/heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to blood borne pathogens. At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future. Full-time employee benefits - Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to [email protected]. Medical: Choose from a PPO plan with BCBS or an HMO plan with BCN and pair your election with a Health Savings Account. Dental: 100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee's base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children. Sickness and Accident: 100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria. Retirement Savings:

• 457 through Mission Square with employer match
• MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP): 100% Employer paid through Pine Rest Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package - Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract. Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year Voluntary Benefits:

• Supplemental Term and Whole life
• Critical Illness
• Hospitalization
• Accident
• Vision - VSP
• Lifecare Ambulance Service
• Flexible Spending Account

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer Click the link below for 2024 BENEFIT INFORMATION In addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:

• Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Stipends
• Longevity pay
• Tool and safety allowances
• Employer-paid uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Military pay differential
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to earn compensatory time
• Retiree health savings plan