SUPV, FACILITIES OPERATIONS

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P HB FACILITIES OPERATIONS Department of the P FACILITIES & SECURITY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans and coordinates grounds-keeping at HECO substations, other facilities and custodial work at the Ward Avenue Base Yard.  Supervises Facilities Operations staff.  Provides knowledge, expertise, and guidance in building maintenance, including grounds keeping, plumbing, and general maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, coordinates, directs (supervises) and evaluates activities of the Building Services and Grounds-keeping teams. Establishes schedules and determines priorities for building and grounds-keeping maintenance.  Reports work environment problems with recommendations/solutions.  Facilitates the One Call Service for HECO internal building maintenance and emergency services, including plumbing, electrical, flooding, etc.
• Coordinates the provision of plumbing and painting services to meet HECO C&M    operational field emergency needs and graffiti mitigation’ at HECO’s padmount transformers, substations, etc.
• Coordinates all HEI & HECO classroom set-ups, i.e. furniture placement, overhead projectors, flip charts, chalkboards, etc.
• Prepares forecast for custodial maintenance and grounds-keeping and building maintenance budget.  Plans and coordinates the purchase of all custodial and grounds-keeping supplies and approves billing.
• Coordinates the safety and work training of all personnel under work direction.
• Coordinates and inspects grounds keeping and custodial work by contractors.
• Obtains estimates from contractors for building service requirements such as carpet replacements, window replacements, cleaning, etc.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Working knowledge of the principles of good housekeeping and building maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of landscape plants and their growing habits, pesticides and their use, landscape and sprinkler system maintenance techniques and practices.
• Working knowledge of the safe and proper use of custodial and grounds keeping tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, database management, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Company/Union agreement, Accident Prevention Manual, General Information Manual, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Leadership skills including effective written, oral and listening communication skills; conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; willingness and ability to train.
• Analytical and administration skills required for such tasks as preparing and monitoring estimates/forecasts; provides input to appraisals; carrying out company/department policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to read, comprehend and utilize technical publications such as MSDS book and blueprints.
• Ability to work split-shift to provide coverage for two shift work crews.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives. Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Experience Requirements

• Several years (3-5) related building and facilities services experience including basic repair and custodial cleaning functions or equivalent experience.
• Few (1-2) years demonstrated supervisory experience.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the SUPV, FACILITIES OPERATIONS [Req ID 9449] position is $85,700.00 to $109,300.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.