DSHS FFAA Maintenance Supervisor 3

Maintenance Supervisor 3 - Operations Manager

Come and work with us and apply your leadership knowledge to supervise the operations side of our Maintenance and Operations Division which supports Western State Hospital, CSTC and Steilacoom Unit in Lakewood, WA. As a supervisor, you'll have a vital role in the delivery of maintenance facility operations. We are eager to hire a hardworking, dedicated, and safety-oriented professional to join our team.

Some of what you'll do:

• Plan, direct and manage operational programs, and professional staff including but not limited to the Transportation Shop, Auto shop, Industrial Laundry Operations, Grounds Maintenance, Stationary Engineers, and the Maintenance Mechanics at CSTC.

• Ensure that all compliance codes and regulatory requirements are met as outlined in the NFPA, WAC, RCWs and building codes.
• Review, prioritize, track, and schedule work orders to assure that client and staff needs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing the maintenance budget to ensure the operation is efficient and effective.
• Provide quality control with periodic inspections of work performed.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and support to shop supervisors.
• Implement and evaluate workflow priorities.
• Proactively participate in the division management team by assisting effectively communicating with other state agencies.
• Inform and respond to Labor Union requests.
• Plan and implement employee evaluation and development
• Formulate operational policies and procedures (work directives) for recommendation to the Facilities Manager and Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who should apply?

Professionals who have journey status as a trades-worker in one of the recognized fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, hvac, or sheet metal. Five years of work experience as a journey trades-worker, two years of which in a lead or supervisory capacity.

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

Desired:

• Extensive experience in all areas of personnel, including hiring, evaluating, training, and implementing disciplinary action.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory codes as outlined in the NFPA, WAC, RCW, and unified/international building and fire codes.
• Knowledge of vocational trades, building and grounds operations, and standards of practice.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the delivery of services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, staff, clients, and the public.
• A commitment to working in a team environment promoting success of the larger work unit, sharing lessons learned, mentoring fellow staff, and accepting positive suggestions from your coworkers.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Chris Pulley at ... and reference project number 03858.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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