Mechanical Maintenance Manager

If you are looking for an interesting and meaningful new leadership role, Ramsey County Property Management is looking for you!

We are searching for a couple of talented individuals to join our property management team in our mission to support the County’s most important properties.

From the St Paul Courthouse & City Hall, and our Correctional Facilities, to our Public Works as well as all our wonderful Libraries, Ramsey County is a great way to continue to grow your career in Building/Facility Management.

The current vacancy is in the Property Management department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

Under general direction to be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the physical plant, security systems, Fire Life Safety Systems and grounds of select facilities; assist with day-to-day supervision of maintenance staff; be responsible for developing the physical plant budget and to assist in capital planning; and to perform related duties as assigned.  Member of a team that provides coverage as the 24-hour, 7 day a week on call emergency contact person.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

All Positions:

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Monitor energy and utility consumption and costs. Investigate and implement energy and cost reduction strategies, train PM staff to maintain energy efficient building operation.
3. Schedule preventive and deferred maintenance activities to be conducted on building equipment.
4. Supervise the work of staff members including, but not limited to, Building Maintenance Mechanics, General Repair Workers, vendors and contracted personnel.
5. Develop specifications for equipment needs and purchase supplies and mechanical equipment for the building as required.
6. Plan for maintenance projects that need to be contracted; select contractors appropriate to the job required; supervise the work of contract personnel attending to assigned projects.
7. Attend planning meetings with engineers, architects, building planners, property managers and department representatives to discuss the upgrading and/or replacement mechanical systems and equipment.
8. Program and maintain a computer system which monitors and controls building mechanical systems; compile and input data for new programs to expand computer capabilities as unit needs require.

Mechanical Maintenance Manager:

1. Supervise staff and perform the maintenance, repair, installation and operation of electrical, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment. 
2. Monitor and maintain code and regulatory compliance including OSHA required safety programs for employees (Ex: Lockout/Tag out and Employee Right to Know programs.)
3. Responsible for operation and maintenance of fire, security and communication systems.
4. Supervise operations, perform maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the facility, including kitchen and laundry systems.
5. Supervise and assist when necessary, the upkeep of grounds and roadways. Inspect old and new equipment installations and identify maintenance, repair, modification, or replacement needs.
6. Establish and maintain a 24-hour on-call schedule of maintenance staff members to ensure availability of personnel to handle building maintenance problems on an emergency basis (afterhours).
7. Respond to complaints from building occupants regarding equipment/system malfunctions (such as air conditioning shut-downs, heating breakdowns, flooding and plumbing problems); analyze causes of mechanical failure and direct repair activities. 
8. Assist and support the Building Services Office operations; maintain necessary department records, files, plans, logs, computer programs and general office and tenant communication.

Finger printing: The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the FBI require the Property Management Department to submit fingerprint cards of new employees and to keep them on file for every employee that has access to areas where their databases or information are accessed, produced, used, or stored.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA): Certification by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for authorized access to areas where the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is accessed or CJIS information is stored is required after hire and the ability to maintain this certification every year.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All):  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All essential functions listed above as well as the assigned Mechanical Maintenance Manager area as assigned.

Education:  Two-year vocational certification or equivalent in HVACR, building/systems or related field. 

 

Experience: Five years of experience in the maintenance of a large commercial building, including two years as a supervisor or lead worker. 

 

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

 

Certifications/Licensure: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Certification/Licensure: Type II Refrigerant Transition and Recover Certification and/or a State of Minnesota 2nd Class C Boiler's License. The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Mechanical Maintenance Manager will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List:  The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Mechanical Maintenance Manager. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 1 month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.

The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 75 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

Veteran's Preference:  This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
 
Criminal Background Checks:  All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

Additional checks: 

• Physical Demand test = Pass/Fail
• Drug/alcohol screening

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact lindsey.hunter@co.ramsey.mn.us

Salary : $69,014 - $103,522