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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PR 1,2,3,4,5

BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5

1. REVIEW AND INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES - These questions test for the ability to read and understand typical building plans, layouts, and technical specifications; and for the ability to calculate accurate

estimates of material and labor costs.

2. OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL PLANTS, INCLUDING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - These questions test for knowledge of the methods and materials used in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of physical plant facilities including such areas as building foundation and framing, building hardware, insulation, and roofing; and building plumbing, electrical, sanitary, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

3. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY CONSERVATION - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in managing a building maintenance and energy conservation program including such areas as determining the need for and scheduling building repairs; proper building maintenance techniques; and effective energy conservation practices for buildings, including optimal heating plant and cooling system operation.

4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - These questions test for knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques essential to the correct operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, including such areas as air supply and exhaust systems, circulating fan capacities, building ventilation requirements, steam, hot water, and hot air heating systems; boiler operation; the refrigeration cycle, types and characteristics of refrigerants, troubleshooting air conditioning system problems, and proper maintenance of air conditioning systems.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

USE OF CALCULATORS IS RECOMMENDED