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 Duties and Responsibilities*: * Regular repair and maintenance activities involving electrical, plumbing systems, carpentry and painting.
* Inspections of building’s exterior, roofs, boilers, electrical generator, heating and cooling loop systems.
* Remodeling activities, completing a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks.
* Snow and ice removal at County facilities.
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entranceways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.
) * General ground maintenance activities, including mowing lawns, landscaping, brush removal, leaf removal, pruning trees and seeding grass.
* Monitors the condition of the of buildings and related mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
* Coordinate annual safety and compliance inspections.
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fire alarm, fire extinguisher, elevator) * Respond 24/7 to emergency repairs.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.
* Help develop and implement specifications for building maintenance and remodel projects.
* Work directly with subcontractors to accomplish building maintenance and remodel projects.
* Making 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.
* Supervises housekeeping staff and oversees all aspects of the Maintenance Department, including budget, scheduling, training, safety and quality control.
*Education and/or Experience* * Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Core Competencies*: *Analytical -* Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
*Continuous Learning -* Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
*Use of Technology -* Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
*Design -* Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
*Problem Solving -* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
*Project Management -* Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
*Communications -* Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
*Cooperation -* Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
*Teamwork -* Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
*Change Management -* Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
*Performance Coaching -* Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.
*Team Leadership -* Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
*Delegation -* Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
*Leadership -* Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
*Managing People -* Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.
; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
*Quality Management -* Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
*Visionary Leadership -* Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
*Conflict Resolution -* Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
*Impact & Influence -* Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
*Cost Consciousness -* Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
*Diversity -* Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
*Organizational Support -* Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
*Strategic Thinking -* Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
*Adaptability -* Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
*Achievement Focus -* Recognizes and acts on opportunities.
*Attendance/Punctuality -* Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
*Dependability -* Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
*Initiative -* Volunteers readily; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
*Innovation -* Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
*Judgement -* Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
*Planning/Organizing -* Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
*Quality -* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
*Safety and Security -* Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
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