In major* State institution, this class is accountable for directing all physical plant operations including:
A. All operational maintenance, repairs and alterations;
B. Plant utilities ncluding heating, power generation and wastewater treatment;
C. Complete grounds and equipment maintenance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives administrative or executive direction from the facility head, administrative officer or an employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directs employees in each of the following categories: Levels A, B, C and subordinate classes in Level D. (See Addendum)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Directs the staff and operations of the physical plant; coordinates, plans and manages physical plant activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in the development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in the preparation of the physical plant budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the physical plant who might impact on program activities; directs and coordinates maintenance shops on multi-trade projects; develops and maintains large-scale preventive maintenance programs; writes specifications and draws plans for minor capital improvement project; develops specifications for and requisitions maintenance equipment and supplies; maintains cost and estimate records; prepares budget and monitors use of allocated funds; serves as liaison between the agency and the Department of Public Works on major capital projects; may serve as safety officer, OSHA compliance officer, energy coordinator and/or fire officer in accordance with agency needs; may develop and administer security programs including training of security personnel; may administer housekeeping operations; responds to emergencies on a twenty-four basis; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, operation and repair of buildings and all utilities services and equipment; knowledge of materials and methods of building construction; knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant State and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications; ability to plan, supervise and inspect building repair and maintenance work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Nine (9) years technical experience in the maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.
Special Experience:
Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a first-line supervisory capacity responsible for the direction of several large crews of trades workers, contractors or similar highly skilled maintenance specialists above the apprentice level.
Note:
For State employees the Special Experience will be interpreted at or above the level of Maintenance Supervisor 2.
Substitution Allowed:
College training in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointing authority may require the possession of appropriate current licenses or permits during employment in this class.
This replaces the existing specification for the same class in Salary Group TC 32/MP 65 approved June 23, 1995. (Revised to adjust Managerial Salary Group)
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CC
Item#
Occup.
Group
Bargaining
Unit
EEO
6295
1239
(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry
(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)
(8)-Service Maintenance
6278
1239
(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry
(02)-MANAGERIAL
(8)-Service Maintenance
ADDENDUM
DEFINITION OF INSTITUTION TYPE
MAJOR STATE INSTITUTION:
Encompasses a wide variety of large trade shops and very complex building utilities (power plant, wastewater treatment plant, etc.). Staff is large (usually 51-150 workers) and highly skilled. There is a heavy layer (usually 10-20) of subordinate administrative/supervisory personnel (Level D) and crewleaders and supervisors (Level C). Buildings are spread over a large area and provide a variety of services (e.g., cafeterias, auditoriums, armories, residence halls, administration buildings, classrooms, gymnasiums, hospitals, etc.).
LARGE STATE INSTITUTION:
Encompasses a wide variety of trade shops and complex building utilities (wastewater treatment plant, power plant, etc.). Staff size is moderate (usually 26-50) and is highly skilled. There is a layer (usually 4-10) of subordinate crewleaders and supervisors (Level C). Buildings are spread over a large area and provide a variety of services (e.g., cafeteria, auditoriums, residence halls, administration buildings, classrooms, gymnasiums, hospitals, etc.).
MODERATE-SIZED STATE INSTITUTION:
Encompasses a variety of small trade shops and basic building utilities (power plant and possibly a small wastewater treatment plant). Staff is small to moderate (usually 15-25) and is primarily skilled/semiskilled with a core of highly skilled workers. There is a thin layer (usually 1-3) of subordinate crewleaders and supervisors (Level C). Buildings are spread out and provide a variety of services (e.g., cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, residence halls, administration buildings, classrooms, hospitals, etc.).
EXAMPLES: Maintenance Supervisor 1 and 2; Lead Stationary Engineer; Supervising Stationary Engineer; Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 1 and 2; Building Superintendent 1, 2, and 3, Lead Custodian, Supervising Custodian
LEVEL D - MANAGERIAL/DIRECTOR
EXAMPLES: Building Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Facilities Engineer 1 and 2
