Experience Inc. Jobs

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty in planning, coordinating and supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of City facilities; performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and assigns work to skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of City facilities
• Makes cost estimates
• Determines how work is to be done and assigns work to proper personnel
• Assigns maintenance of fire protection devices in City service buildings
• Enforces safety rules and eliminates job hazards
• Inspects work to determine progress and conformance to standards
• Inspects buildings to denote need and extent of necessary repairs
• Inspects plumbing and electrical fixtures, heating and cooling systems and determines extent and cause of defect
• Works closely with private and City utilities concerning problems with City buildings
• Works closely with and observes private contractors hired to repair and remodel City buildings and those performing security, custodial, equipment maintenance and other related services
• Recommends specifications for new equipment and vehicles
• Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment
• Prioritizes work that qualifies for CIP funding, estimates costs for various projects, prepares specifications and bid packages
• Monitors progress of CIP projects, reviews and approves bills for payment
• Coordinates work being done by contractors on assigned projects
• Meets with representatives from other City departments, governmental agencies and private businesses to coordinate and schedule work for special projects
• Assists in preparation of annual budget
• Reports personnel problems
• Assists in records maintenance and the preparation of payroll and reports
• Inspects equipment to insure working order
• Responds to public complaints concerning damage to private property by City employees or equipment
• Interacts with Law Department to obtain information about damage complaints, provides documentation and estimates costs for repairs
• Hears employee complaints and grievances and adjusts and/or recommends disposition of same
• Initiates disciplinary actions
• Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations for appointments
• May operate a personal computer for record retrieval

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Building maintenance, repair, construction and remodeling methods and practices
• City-owned facilities
• Skilled trades functions
• Tools, equipment and material of the trades
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices
• Supervisory practices
• Work rules and the union agreement
• Federal requirements (ADA and EPA) concerning building standards
• Modern record keeping procedures
• City's purchasing and accounting procedures

Skill In:

• Assigning and supervising work of subordinates
• Coordinating job assignments and necessary materials
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Reading blueprints and specifications
• Preparing time and material job estimates
• Verbal and written communications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Supervisor -- Maintenance and Repair (Mechanical)

Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency

Journeyman status in a major trade area (plumbing, elec