Facilities Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

About the Department

Position Duties

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

You will meet people from many County departments and help them fix issues in their workspaces so they can focus on serving the public. You will also lead a skilled team of building maintenance professionals and see the direct results of your work when customers thank you for solving their problems.

This role is a great chance to showcase your leadership and demonstrate your knowledge of building trades and facilities management. At the end of the day, our satisfaction comes from improving our facilities and the spaces where our tenants and visitors work and gather, which supports the County’s mission and goals.

Why It's a Great Department: 

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels.  Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem.  The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership.  Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here. 

How to be Successful in the Role: 

Provide great customer service for our tenants and prioritize work orders while building your knowledge in facilities trades. Have a positive and enthusiastic work presence while working independently and while directly supervising and assisting experienced technicians and mechanics on various projects.

Your Future in this Role: 

You will receive training and gain experience, including building trades knowledge, safety procedures, building orientation, computer applications, and much more to help you become an experienced, well-rounded facilities professional.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.
• Seven years of work experience in one or more of the building, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, construction, or related trade areas,
• To include two years of experience leading employees (e.g. assigning and coordinating work; providing guidance and coaching; preparing work schedules).
• Certain positions in this class may be required to possess or be able to obtain licenses required by state, local, or federal code or regulations including but not limited to class IV boiler operation license or higher.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s license.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position. 

Other Qualifications

How to Apply:

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style. 

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews. 

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity. 

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment: 

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. 

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

Benefits

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club. 

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:   

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