Inspections Supervisor

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Confers with the Permits, Inspection and Restoration Manager and Maintenance Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, short- and long-range programs relative to inspections services, building maintenance, repair, construction operating problems and matters affecting other departments and divisions; plans and implements new programs or procedures in accordance with established objectives.
• Develops work programs and schedules; supervises and directs the work of subordinates within the Department; plans and supervises the development of department training and safety programs; selects and evaluates employees
• Conducts inspections and assessment of various building components and qualifies maintenance, repair and replacement needs for such.
• Supervises the field operations over multiple departments as well as outside contractors, as required.
• Oversees and schedules the various contracted services provided to the Community relative to building maintenance and repairs.
• Supervises the operations and staff of Inspection Services, including resale inspections and alterations inspections.
• Supervises the issuance of permits to residents for alterations to manors.
• Serves as coordinator for emergency and insurance-related repair activities.
• Works toward successful completion of projects generated by other Divisions that require building maintenance services, as requested.
• Develops work plans for management audits, research projects and operations review; assesses disciplines, manpower, schedule, cost and time requirements; and defines purpose, objectives and specific tasks.
  
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or related field, and thorough journeyman supervisory experience in the construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of PC and applicable software programs.
• Knowledge of principles of administrative management and sources of authoritative information.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and auditing.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of report preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient use of tools and equipment and safety precautions applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of residential building restoration practices and procedures.
• Ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret research findings.
• Ability to direct the preparation and maintenance of repair records and reports and to analyze and evaluate such records for planning purposes.
• Ability to lay out and supervise the work of maintenance personnel performing various tasks in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to prepare and supervise the keeping of a variety of records and reports.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
  
  

Company Description

Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.

Village Management Services, Inc. provides professional management services to the community of Laguna Woods Village, the largest Southern California independent-living community for people 55 and older. The Village is built on 2,100 acres, features 12,736 homes and is home to about 18,000 residents. Managing Laguna Woods Village is similar to managing a city. VMS, Inc.’s approximately 1,000 employees provide a wide variety of services to Village residents and maintain the community infrastructure. VMS, Inc. is a mutual-benefit, nonprofit corporation. Our commitment to quality and excellent customer service has made Laguna Woods Village one of the most emulated active retirement establishments in the country.