The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief in the Public Works Department. This position will maintain and ensure the optimal functioning of all municipal and public buildings and facilities. This individual coordinates repairs, manages contracts, and oversees various maintenance activities to promote a safe and healthy environment for city assets and facilities. Exercising discretion and judgment, the Crew Chief is tasked with troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, project management, and effective communication.
REPORTS TO

• Streets, Parks, Facilities Superintendent

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

• Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Education: HS_GED
Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
Licensing: Driver's License
Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief's role within the big picture of the City's overall success.
Maintains and ensures the optimal functioning of all municipal and public buildings and facilities. This individual coordinates repairs, manages contracts, and oversees various maintenance activities to promote a safe and healthy environment for city assets and facilities. Exercising discretion and judgment, the Crew Chief is tasked with troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, project management, and effective communication.
Facilities Maintenance Crew Chief functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform maintenance, repairs, and construction activities on city assets and facilities. Troubleshoot and handle issues related to plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, and more. Move and assemble office furniture and manage tasks like painting, flooring, and fencing.
• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure city assets are safe and function properly. Conduct equipment checks, including lubricating parts, changing filters, and cleaning lines. Insulate water lines and backflows, clean roofs, gutters, and downspouts.
• Contractual Work Coordination: Coordinate and oversee the quality and completion of contractual work. Consult with contractors on necessary repairs, remodels, and projects. Review plans and ensure that the work aligns with them.
• Project Management: Obtain multiple quotes for repair tasks and larger projects, ensuring compliance with city guidelines. Ensure timely completion of projects and work to avoid disruption of city operations. Schedule contractors around other activities to ensure uninterrupted day-to-day operations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of materials and parts. Communicate with vendors to ensure competitive pricing for essential parts.
• Communication & Reporting: Keep all relevant parties informed about maintenance activities and financial expenditures. Email stakeholders for scheduling, pricing, and other relevant details. Respond to work orders promptly and provide regular updates on progress.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

• Comprehensive understanding of building maintenance processes.
• Familiarity with city guidelines and laws related to facilities management.
• Awareness of standard equipment and tools used in repairs and maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting maintenance issues.
• Practical project management skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with contractors, vendors, and city departments.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Equipment and Tools are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
There is a wide range of hand and power tools, electrical meters, ladders, and lifts. Truck.
Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, cell phone.
A work environment or atmospheric conditions are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors.
• They may be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• Work may involve life-threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and physical trauma.
• May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and physical trauma.
• They may be required to work in confined spaces.
• Position responsible for completing work that requires the use of a respirator.
• They may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• They may be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve the risk of exposure to electric shock.

* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Work requires completing repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movements.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift more than 60
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

* The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation anytime.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.
SALARY:
Hiring range - $48,402 - $50,822 ($23.27 - $24.43)
Salary range - $48,402 - $72,592
** Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications **
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.