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Facilities Supervisor

Salary

$79,192.88 - $131,987.44 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00070

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

01/10/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position manages and oversees a variety of maintenance, repair and replacement tasks for one or more of the following fields: HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety (fire alarm, fire sprinklers, generators, etc.), conveying systems, structural repairs, building envelope and/or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, as well as, site civil elements and other tasks as needed (painting, fencing, doors/gates, paving, etc.) This position works under the guidance and general direction of a facility manager and/or the Assistant Director of Operations and Maintenance.

Other duties include:

+ Supervising, coaching, training, and developing the assistant contract managers on the team.

+ Primary responsibilities are to ensure the timely completion of tasks assigned to the contract managers, as well as ensure tasks are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.

+ Leads the contract development effort with the team and with Department of Procurement and Material Management (DPMM).

+ Maintains the budget for multiple blanket purchase orders and understanding the cost implications and consequences of specific tasks.

+ Develops and evaluates cost vs. benefit analysis and provides recommendations to Department leadership.

+ Develop recommendations for changes or enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness in facilities operations.

+ Develop recommendations based on analyses and evaluate the cost effectiveness of outsourcing work to contractors vs. completing work internally.

Note: This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field: plus, four years of experience in performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects including two years of experience in supervisory or lead capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 5 or more years of experience in facilities operations, contract oversight, or maintenance management, preferably in a supervisory role for commercial building subsystems in occupied buildings greater than 50,000 gross sq. ft. per building to include low rise and high rise (5 stories of more) buildings.

+ 5 or more years of demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of commercial building subsystems infrastructure replacement projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: development of maintenance/repair contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight of multiple budgets or blanket purchase orders, drawings review, submittal approval, RFI responses, oversight of quality control, contractor selection and oversight of maintenance repair/replacement project documentation, project schedule, and risk mitigation.

+ Demonstrated strong familiarity, experience, and technical knowledge of commercial building electrical, life safety, envelope, plumbing, conveying and associated trades and systems with oversight of maintenance projects and contracted maintenance programs in low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings.

+ 3 or more years of experience supervising contract managers or facility staff.

+ 3 or more years of direct experience managing commercial building projects and/or maintenance of a commercial critical system.

+ Good verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, must be mobile for buildings and grounds site visits. Must be able to climb ladders to access equipment and roof tops. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Clear, concise, and professional communication. Strong written and verbal communication skills. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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