Operations and Maintenance Lead

Operations and Maintenance Lead- U.S. Army Base Fort Jackson

The Operations and Maintenance Lead works directly with the Project Manager, The United States Government and the various trades Supervisors. The Operations and Maintenance Lead establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with the Government, Government counterparts, subcontractors, and facility tenants. The Operations and Maintenance Lead is responsible for daily operations and production of the various trade shops and oversees the procurement of required materials and supplies. The Operations and Maintenance Lead also assists with administrative duties associated with field operations, providing technical direction for various Trades Supervisors and their functional areas aboard military installations.

Salary

TBD

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of all trade shops to include Electrical, Plumbing/Pipefitting, HVAC, Structural, Supply, and Work Control.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance and repairs
• Establish schedules and methods for efficient facility maintenance while maintaining costs
• Identify resource needs, and review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures
• make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures
• participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures
• monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Monitor expenditures
• prepare cost estimates and submit justifications for equipment
• monitor and control supplies and equipment
• orders supplies and tools as necessary
• Train or coordinate training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques
• Works with the Safety Supervisor to develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings
• maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance
• incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs
• Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge in the tools, materials, working practices, and methods of the various trades; materials, equipment, working procedures, and methods required in the facility maintenance and repair
• Organize, implement and direct facility maintenance operations and activities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff

• Interpret and explain pertinent policies and procedures

• Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment

• Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment

• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the Government and EMI Employees

• Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations
• Type; operate a personal computer, with emphasis on accuracy, mental alertness, and neatness
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
• Be adaptable and flexible in work situations. Establish priorities to ensure the completion of tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures to include proper use of personal protective equipment

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying objects/boxes/print-outs short and long distances
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Work with a personal computer
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping 

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent amounts of technical training and/or experience
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Operations and Maintenance Lead in an industrial or commercial facilities maintenance environment on a DoD facilities maintenance and repair contract
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Regular, dependable attendance
• U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or certification in one or more trades preferably HVAC and Plumbing

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost-effective and repeatable solution.

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