EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
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