The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory (Charlotte, NC) is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor! This position performs the full scope of on-site buildings and grounds maintenance services.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly building and systems checks on all buildings, including the conference center, lab, maintenance building, cottage, and intern house
Coordinates building cleaning schedules for interior and exterior of each building as needed
Manages trash and recycle pick-ups with waste management services
Manages and schedules pest control services
Performs troubleshooting and basic repairs for electrical, plumbing, lighting, painting, and caulking
Coordinates getting 3 estimates for repairs that need to be out sourced
Schedules septic system services
Helps oversee maintenance and inspections of HVAC systems, including air filters and drain pans
Helps oversee maintenance and inspections of fire suppression and safety system, including fire pump station, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lighting, and carbon monoxide detectors
Routinely checks interior and exterior lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs as necessary
Coordinates with diagnostic clinic cleaning of soil traps
Maintains heating and cooling systems in greenhouse and propagation house, including greasing and adjusting gears and levers for roof and side ventilation
Monitors and repairs drainage / runoff issues around buildings
Ensures compliance with necessary code enforcement agencies
Oversees operations and controls of irrigation system
Adjust programming and timing of irrigation zones according Horticulturalist recommendations of plant needs
Performs routine spot checks to ensure each zone is properly functioning as to flow rate, timing, and coverage
Replaces, adjusts, and repairs irrigation heads
Responsible for any repairs necessary to maintain irrigation system, including plumbing and electrical
Performs general maintenance and winterization of pumps and wells
Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies as well as all tools and equipment needed for the irrigation system
Manages and conserves water resources
Coordinates with researchers and technicians on irrigation needs for research plots
Installs and monitors tensiometers as needed
Helps manage and record temperature and precipitation data from various stations
Connects and manages irrigation controls with weather station input
Manages and inspects irrigation needs in nurseries and greenhouses
Maintains a backup well for irrigation system
Manages pressure washing and cleaning of vinyl fencing
Regularly checks and coordinates repairs of vinyl, livestock, and parameter fencing as needed
Helps coordinate maintenance and repairs to gravel / tar and chip roads
Understands how to program gate opening / closing schedules
Maintenance and repairs of all gate components, including chains, hinges, latches and locking mechanisms
General upkeep of pole barn and silo
Provides instruction and support to maintenance crews when needed on projects
Performs regular maintenance and repairs to tractors and equipment
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the crew leader or designated supervisor or local manager
This job description represents an overview of what is considered the essential functions required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign different duties and responsibilities at any time during the duration of this job position.