PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 7341

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for administering and supervising the activities of a roving construction crew in the Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. The employee directs the construction, repair and maintenance of all Suffolk County Parks facilities. The incumbent is responsible for the proper ordering of supplies, estimating costs and drawing plans for new park structures and the renovation of existing buildings. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors and a large number of skilled and semi-skilled trade workers, with responsibility for the completion of construction assignments with the utmost efficiency. Supervision is received from the Commissioner of Parks through conferences and review of work completed. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and directs the maintenance, repair and construction of all buildings maintained by the Suffolk County Parks Department;

Examines work performed by painters, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and sign painters to insure work is performed according to construction specifications;

Estimates cost of materials and time required to complete assignments;

Maintains inventory of Park Maintenance equipment;

Reviews work orders submitted by subordinate supervisors, determines priorities and assigns work projects accordingly;

Prepares and submits written reports concerning construction by contractors, recommended renovations and maintenance problems;

Approves purchase orders for materials and supplies used in the maintenance and construction of park facilities and equipment;

Reviews plans for new construction to be performed by outside contractors; may recommend changes in design, materials and procedures;

Keeps records of all materials, equipment and time used in completed construction;

May attend administrative meetings to determine departmental policies and objectives;

Directs the use of all safety precautions associated with construction supplies, tools and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of methods, practices and procedures, materials and equipment utilized in the major building trades; thorough knowledge of repairing, rebuilding and altering a variety of park structures; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with construction materials and tools; ability to estimate labor, time and materials and to keep accurate records; ability to prepare, interpret and work from technical sketches, specifications and plans; ability to plan, assign and supervise the activities of trade workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of experience in a municipal park performing work in two or more building trades, at least (3) years of which must have been in the restoration of historic buildings. Two (2) years of qualifying experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Additional education in Construction Technology or a related field from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Education may not be substituted for the historic restoration or supervisory experience.

R2/14/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive