Supervisor, Facilities - Austin Water

Job Description:

Supervisor, Facilities - Austin Water

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• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Work in an environment where every voice is valued, and Innovation thrives.
  
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
  
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• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
  
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments designed to foster collaboration and inspiration.
  

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

ABOUT AUSTIN WATER

For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers.

Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles.

The utility draws water from the Colorado River into three regional water treatment plants, Handcox, Davis, and Ullrich, which have a combined capacity of 335 million gallons per day.

Austin Water has two wastewater treatment plants, Walnut Creek and South Austin Regional, that can receive up to 150 million gallons per day of sewage to treat. Wastewater is cleaned into high-quality effluent that is safely returned to the Colorado River to augment environmental flows.

More than a billion gallons of this high-quality effluent are reclaimed each year for outdoor irrigation, industrial cooling, manufacturing, and other uses.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description:

Purpose:

This position supervises the operation of City facilities, including the control, security, repair maintenance, and renovation of facility systems and structures.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of various facility systems.
  
• Develops bid specifications.
  
• Evaluates and monitors performance of facility service providers.
  
• Compiles facility operation expense reports.
  
• Assists in monitoring performance of major on-site construction and renovation projects, and provides data to project manager.
  
• Reviews and evaluates performance of minor on-site construction and renovation projects.
  
• Monitors and reviews lease agreements for compliance.
  
• Conducts space planning and utilization.
  
• Coordinates annual inspections related to facility/occupant safety practices
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of facility operation and maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of construction and renovation projects.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
  
• Knowledge of City practice, policies, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of lease agreements.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to train others.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in the development of contract specifications, monitoring contract performance, compiling and calculating figures, and performing complex administrative functions, including two (2) years of experience supervising the maintenance, operation, and/or repair of building systems.
  
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with emergency procedures and operations.
  
• Experience in managing and maintaining complexes and a variety of sites.
  
• Maintenance trade contract management experience.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The primary purpose of a facilities supervisor is to manage and oversee the maintenance, operations, and safety of facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for occupants, and to supervise maintenance staff.

Essential Employee:

This position has been designated as essential for the City of Austin. Essential positions maintain emergency services or provide public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of the community. In the event of a designated emergency, these positions will be called back or retained to assist with operations and recovery.

Salary Range:

$29.23 - $36.54

Position(s) will be filled at the following location:

Waller Creek - 625 E. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701

Days and Hours:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Monday - Friday, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule, pending approval from the manager. Other hours as business needs require.

Benefits:

Working with Austin Water provides several health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more - click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us evaluate your qualifications more effectively and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
  
• Your work history should include the specific duties you performed, any supervisory or leadership responsibilities you held, and the equipment and computer software you utilized.
  
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  

If you are selected to interview:

• Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and General Maintenance will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%.
  
• Your skills and competencies for this job will be assessed before being invited to interview.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
  
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 before confirming a start date.
  

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that may conflict or interfere with their duty and responsibility to the Department.
  
• Austin Water will review all secondary employment.
  
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.
  

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requirements. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

90-day Provision:

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that occur within the department.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. The use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite, including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Please note this posting may close at any time after 7 days.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply; however, the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the listed date. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-02