BUILDING MAINTENANCE MANAGER 7524

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for managing the operation and maintenance, including repairs and alterations, of a municipal building or a complex of municipal buildings. The incumbent works with considerable independence in scheduling preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and operations. The incumbent implements, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures, and exercises supervision over a substantial number of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance mechanics. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Manages the activities of all personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of assigned buildings;

Plans, lays out and assigns all work projects developed by administrative supervisors;

Implements, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures;

Supervises the activities of workers in the fields of carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, mechanics, welding and painting;

Performs general inspections of plants and buildings for required maintenance;

Formulates preventive maintenance programs;

Recommends alterations, modifications and major repairs;

Initiates material requisitions and submits job estimates;

Maintains records, prepares and submits progress or project reports and maintains personnel administrative reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of accepted and recognized principals of management; thorough knowledge of administrative reporting techniques, inventory control and cost accounting; thorough knowledge of building operation and maintenance; good knowledge of building and maintenance materials; good knowledge of building codes, laws and regulations; good knowledge of the basic principles of plumbing, painting, plastering, masonry, carpentry and electrical wiring; good knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of mechanical and construction trades; ability to plan, schedule, organize and evaluate assignments for employees; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare and interpret technical sketches and plans; ability to estimate labor, time and materials and to keep accurate records; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in building maintenance.

NOTE: Experience in building maintenance will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, provided that the candidate possesses the two (2) years of supervisory experience in building maintenance.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Building Maintenance Supervisor

R4/1/14

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive