Building Maintenance Supervisor

POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
HOURS: Full-time
FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515 - $114,868/year
LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026

Building Maintenance Supervisors are responsible to oversee all aspects in the care, operation and maintenance of Dakota County owned or leased facilities in an assigned geographic region within the County. This requires the supervision of assigned staff and management of outside contractors & vendors in the areas of housekeeping, operations and repairs of facilities and systems. This position maintains regular contact with customers and coordinates activities with Facilities Management staff and outside vendors.

Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

* Two-year technical certificate/degree in HVAC Systems, Building Maintenance, Building Services, Housekeeping Management, or closely related field; AND Two years' experience in building services related areas such as: HVAC operations & maintenance, housekeeping, custodial, building contract management, or a closely related field. This experience should include at least two years of providing work direction or supervision to others.
OR
* Four years progressively responsible experience in building services related areas such as: HVAC operations & maintenance, housekeeping, custodial, building contract management, or a closely related field. This experience should include at least two years of providing work direction or supervision to others.
OR
* An equivalent combination of education and direct work experience to total four years in building services related areas such as: HVAC operations & maintenance, housekeeping, custodial, building contract management, or a closely related field. This experience should include at least two years of providing work direction or supervision to others.
AND
REQUIRED LICENSES:
* Valid driver's license
* 1st Class "C" boiler license OR a 2nd Class "C" boiler license and would be required to obtain a 1st Class "C" boiler license in the first six months of employment.

Preferred Education/License(s)/Experience:
* Training in Building Automation Systems
* CFC Refrigerant reclamation certificate
* OSHA 10 Certificate
* Experience managing work and staff at multiple sites
* Typing Ability: Must be familiar and comfortable with typing on a computer keyboard.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Direct day to day activities through the scheduling and coordination of staff to ensure the Department and County goals are met. This includes the direction of staff and vendors required for the operations of all aspects of approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of County buildings, building systems and equipment.
2. Provide direct supervision of staff including hiring, training, performance reviews and evaluations, discipline. Daily prioritize, manage and distribute work orders, and manage on-call needs for after-hours calls.
3. Coordinate electrical systems maintenance (lighting control, UPS, generators, elevator, fire and security) with electricians and other service contractors.
4. Coordinate facility systems maintenance and repairs (heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, fire suppression, doors, painting, housekeeping), by staff and service contractors.
5. Ensure compliance with safe work practices. Responsible for training of staff in the appropriate use of and the appropriate handling of cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
6. Develop and recommend operating budget items and estimated costs.
7. Prepare and update scope of services for contracted services. Create RFQ and RFP for small projects throughout assigned region.
8. Work with programs such as Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
9. Energy Management: Make sure building systems are operating at peak energy efficiency. Track energy usage for buildings in assigned region. Work with utility companies to maximize energy savings and rebates.
10. Develop and maintain detailed list of brand, model, serial number, warranty information on all County mechanical equipment. Develop and maintain preventative maintenance records per manufactures guidelines for all mechanical equipment. Monitor and review PM work orders to ensure equipment PM is being completed.
11. Develop and maintain detailed procedure manuals for all building systems to include but not limited to, electrical switch gear, generators, fire systems, etc. Make sure procedure manuals are available at all critical equipment locations. Provide training for all staff on how to preform procedure on emergency systems.
12. Risk management responsibilities include OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70, State and local government regulation, develop plans for safety related item and assist in carrying out approved safety related project.
13. Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-12 are essential functions.

* Knowledge of the operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers and components that comprise heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and energy management systems.
* Knowledge of the operations of plumbing, electrical, fire suppression & fire alarm systems.
* Knowledge of housekeeping chemicals, supplies & equipment and of cleaning procedures
* Knowledge of current grounds maintenance practices and procedures including snow removal.
* Knowledge of contract management, financial management and accounting.
* Skill in troubleshooting and problem solving.
* Ability to read and explain floor plans, blueprints and schematic diagrams.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and similar programs such as a maintenance management software program (work order system).
* Ability to oversee, direct and schedule the work of outside vendors and contractors in conjunction with the oversight of staff work assignments.
* Ability to deal with multiple tasks at multiple locations and adapt to frequently changing work demands on a daily basis.
* Ability to prepare performance based specifications and bidding documents.
* Ability to effectively lead subordinates and coordinates work activities.
* Knowledge of accepted managerial practices and techniques.
* Ability to exercise initiative, discretion, trust and independent judgment
* Ability to demonstrate good detail orientation and logical thinking with organizational and prioritization skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, vendors, other municipal agencies and the general public.

Work Environment
Work is performed inside and outside of County office buildings and two Detention Centers. Travel within the County is required, but limited. Lifting requirement of up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and rarely lifts over 50 pounds, anything over 50 pounds should be team lifted. The supervisor requires constant fine finger coordination and occasional grasping and bending/twisting of arms. Work tasks require frequent sitting, walking, and reaching forward; occasional standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing of stairs, and balancing. Periodic climbing to a height of 30 feet is required. Periodic work at heights of 80 feet or more such as rooftops and with atrium lighting is required, but infrequent. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibration, atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation, hazardous materials such as chemicals, blood, and other body fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restricts movement, and intense noise may occur on the job. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, hand and power tools, maintenance software, chemical test kits, computers, electrical test equipment, power lift, power snow removal equipment, air flow measuring equipment, and copy and fax machines. Refer to the Building Maintenance Supervisor Job Task Analysis report for a complete list of physical demands for this position.

Location & Schedule

This position will supervise staff at the Judicial Center in Hastings, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring