What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager of Electrical/Technical Services position at Franklin County, PA?
Are you a motivated, positive, service-driven individual? If so, we need to talk. We are looking for someone to manage and supervise the electrical and technical functions involved in the operation of the County Maintenance Department including the planning, organizing, and directing a program of facilities maintenance, critical systems, grounds keeping, and equipment in support of the overall mission of Franklin County.
We want a self-starter who wants to make a difference and give back to their community. If that is you, contact us today!
Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000 residents that call this beautiful area "home."
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience involving high and low voltage electrical applications, trouble shooting, installations, repairs, modifications, etc. encompassing single and three phase supply applications
- Must possess the required licensing and certifications to perform outlined duties
- Must have at least 3 years of experience with critical systems and knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, boiler equipment, and computerized maintenance program systems, utilities electrical, gas, water, sewer, communications, fire, building alarm, security, and contract implementation and specifications development.
- Must have 5-10 years of experience involving construction, facility maintenance, staff management, use of architectural and engineering documents and possess familiarity of current technology as applies.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Maintenance Manager of Electrical/Technical Services Revision: February 12, 2025
Position Description Exempt
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB
To manage and supervise the electrical and technical functions involved in the operation of the County Maintenance Department including the planning, organizing, and directing a program of facilities maintenance, critical systems, grounds keeping, and equipment in support of the overall mission of Franklin County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
- Oversees, manages and maintains all County facility electrical and critical support systems
- Participates, supports and coordinate as necessary the annual County election process requirements.
- Must maintain availability to respond to all Property Management needs at any given time unless coordinated otherwise with senior report.
- Participates in the coordination of winter weather related maintenance
- Serves as project manager for maintenance projects as assigned
- Participate in the development of the County Maintenance budget; oversee and monitor expenditures.
- Maintains current information on all local, state, and federal regulations and ensures compliance for all County Property and satellite offices.
- Direct, coordinate and review work plans for the maintenance department, meet with staff to identify and resolve problems, assign work activities and projects, monitor work flow and review and evaluate work.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the department’s goals and objectives, policies, and priorities for the county property and satellite offices, identify resources, prepare contracts and requests for proposals.
- Prepares and maintains clear, complete, and accurate documentation pertaining to the management of the maintenance department.
- Interacts and coordinates with external contractors, engineers and architects and assists in the coordination of projects with internal staff.
- Directs the implementation and operation of a planned preventative maintenance program.
- Orders of all materials, supplies, parts and tools needed for all maintenance and repair projects by submitting requisitions.
- Interviews, selects, trains and evaluates personnel, provides and coordinates staff training.
- Assist in the coordination of the County Maintenance On-Call schedule to ensure that maintenance workers are available to respond to maintenance emergencies after normal business hours.
- Ensures maintenance functions are performed in a safe and healthy manner by following recognized industry, County and/or departmental standards; enforces these standards.
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB
- Holds staff meetings and attends other meetings, as necessary.
- Assists work crews with maintenance duties in an emergency or as necessary.
- Performs or assists in other job related duties, as required or assigned.
- Attends meetings as assigned
- Conducts meetings as assigned
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction, supervision and direction from Director of Property Management
SUPERVISION GIVEN
- Supervises maintenance staff as required.
- Supervises other building locations in addition when necessary.
- Provides supervision coverage as directed by Director of Property Management
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works in safe adequate work space, temperatures, ventilation and lighting.
- Works with average indoor and outdoor exposure to noise and stress, but subject to frequent disruptions.
- Normal exposure to dust/dirt.
- Periodically works beyond normal work hours, works on-call, or on an as-needed basis.
- Works in potentially dangerous or hazardous environments as various maintenance or construction projects are in progress, using various chemicals or performing specific job related duties.
- Exposed to all outdoor elements when performing outdoor maintenance.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
- Must be able to sit, walk and stand intermittently throughout the workday, with frequent twisting, stooping, bending, carrying, reaching and grasping, as necessary, to carry out work duties.
- Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out duties of job.
- Medium work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Must demonstrate emotional stability and mental endurance.
- Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
- Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience involving high and low voltage electrical applications, trouble shooting, installations, repairs, modifications, etc. encompassing single and three phase supply applications
- Must possess the required licensing and certifications to perform outlined duties
- Must have at least 3 years of experience with critical systems and knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, boiler equipment, and computerized maintenance program systems, utilities electrical, gas, water, sewer, communications, fire, building alarm, security, and contract implementation and specifications development.
- Must have 5-10 years of experience involving construction, facility maintenance, staff management, use of architectural and engineering documents and possess familiarity of current technology as applies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.
- Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess initiative and problem solving skills.
- Must possess ability to function independently; have flexibility and ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools used in electrical, plumbing and allied trades.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, heating and other cleaning and construction trades.
- Must possess knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; and ability to plan, assign and supervise staff and cope with the associated diversities.
- Must possess ability to practice care and safety in use of tools and equipment used in trades, and the ability to instruct subordinates to follow safety precautions.
- Must possess ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials; and to prepare requests for proposals and contracts.
- Must possess ability to prepare long-range projects and goals.
- Must possess ability to assist in the preparation of the annual budget and control expenditures accordingly.
- Must possess ability to order and control issuance of equipment, supplies and materials for building maintenance activities and maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Must possess ability to maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
- Must possess thorough knowledge of regulations regarding lighting, heating, air conditioning, emergency power and other equipment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!
To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.
If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 717-261-3150.
