Facilities Maintenance Crew Leader

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high-performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, leads a crew in the maintenance and repair of the facilities owned or leased by the City of McKinney. Employees in this classification perform technical, manual work. This position is responsible for directing, instructing, scheduling, reviewing, and evaluating the work activities of assigned staff. The role coordinates and oversees operations in areas such as plumbing, elevators, roofing, painting, carpentry, structural repairs, light electrical repairs, and building lock hardware. The Crew Leader develops specifications for contractor repair and maintenance work, ensures compliance with City standards, and establishes preventive and scheduled maintenance programs. Additionally, this position manages supplies and equipment, prepares reports, assists in budget preparation, and ensures safety procedures are followed. The role also involves assessing training needs, establishing performance measures, making decisions on contractor work, directing personnel, and regularly inspecting facilities to maintain compliance with City standards.GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs, instructs, schedules, reviews, and evaluates the work activities of assigned staff, including Maintenance Mechanics, Janitorial Staff, and Building Attendants.
• Coordinates and oversees the operations and functions of Facilities Maintenance in areas such as plumbing, elevators, roofing, painting, carpentry, structural repairs, light electrical repairs, and building lock hardware in City buildings and facilities.
• Develops specifications for contractor repair and maintenance work, coordinates work completed and ensures compliance with City standards.
• Establishes and monitors preventive and scheduled maintenance programs for City buildings and facilities, ensuring that all activities meet City standards.
• Monitors, evaluates, orders, and controls supplies and equipment necessary for maintaining City facilities.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required, ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance activities and issues.
• Assists Facility Operations Supervisors in preparing the division budget; authorizes expenditures within assigned areas.
• Establishes and monitors safety procedures for all employees under supervision, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Assesses training needs for employees and provides necessary training to enhance skills and ensure adherence to standards.
• Establishes performance measures for employees, evaluates their performance against those standards, and provides feedback and guidance as necessary.
• Determines specifications for contractor work and makes on-the-spot decisions regarding corrective actions if specifications are not met.
• Efficiently directs personnel to accomplish objectives in a timely manner, ensuring that all tasks are completed to City standards.
• Regularly inspects, repairs, and maintains equipment and buildings to ensure compliance with City standards.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• On-Call Duties: Will be required to work on-call, responding to emergencies and other maintenance needs as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to support the maintenance and operations of City facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• ·Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, and timeliness
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Requires technical education, certifications, and experience in areas such as electrical maintenance, HVAC repairs, and appliance repairs, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and analyze data and information, exercising discretion in determining data classification and referencing established standards.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to operate, maneuver, and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as electrical diagrams, work orders, policy manuals, and equipment instructions.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages, and interpret graphs.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form, involving semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Requires the ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short-cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
• Ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating equipment like tractors, drill presses, handheld radios, table saws, and computer terminals.
• Basic knowledge of data entry, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Ability to learn the current Work Order System (Cityworks) and Tracer Summit HVAC Control System. Respond and close out service requests and work orders. 
• Knowledge in advanced construction, maintenance, and repair methods, including electrical circuits, wiring systems, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment while maintaining composure and effectiveness.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change, to meet the evolving needs of the City.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilities maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural repairs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and HVAC systems, including experience in a supervisory or lead role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college coursework in facilities management, construction management, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must possess CFC Reclamation and Recycling License Type I, II and III air conditioning.
• Must have and maintain Class C Texas Driver's License
• Additional certifications may be required upon appointment.
• Periodic CJIS background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 150 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Tasks may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $56,785 - $82,340