Citywide Maintenance Supervisor en City of Kalamazoo, MI

About the Department

The Citywide Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination and implementation of day-to-day operations within the Citywide Maintenance area.  This includes direct supervision of staff including developing, evaluating and training employees.

Position Duties

A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Plans, coordinates, and implements daily activities in the plant maintenance area of Public Services; coordinates, develops and oversees planning corrective and preventative maintenance; develops and oversees programs; prepares and administers special projects regarding maintenance function. 
• Establishes, coordinates and oversees contractors/vendors related to city owned buildings and structures; develops specs for replacement or repair parts and gathers quotes for repairs or replacement parts and/or services.
• Schedules and coordinates the maintenance and repair of equipment; prepares list of equipment to be replaced or used for maintenance and construction functions. 
• Provides customer service and handles citizen contact, service requests and complaints; determines validity of request, provides information and determines if request can be fulfilled. 
• Serves as Technical Facilitator and interfaces with various departments within the City of Kalamazoo . Supervises staff; assists in new employee selection; provides employee training; conducts employee evaluations and administers discipline; sets goals and objectives; reviews union grievances. 
• May recommend purchases, cost savings measures, and assists with the development of the budget; may be responsible for inventory control. 
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred 
• Minimum of five (5) years of specialized and/or technical training in related discipline. 
• Previous supervisory experience in a facilities maintenance setting preferred.
• Certification in facilities management preferred.
• High Pressure Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer License preferred.
• Knowledge of International Plumbing Code.
• Possession of valid State of Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to respond 24/7 in case of emergency.
• Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with the public and all levels within the organization. 
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines. 
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Other Qualifications

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged.  Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.