Assistant Building Superintendent

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday,8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a thirty-minute unpaid lunch break.

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance Services

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Open Competitive – Subject to Civil Service Examination

Mercer County is seeking a dependable,organized, and experienced individual to serve as an Assistant Building Superintendent supporting the supervision of building and grounds cleaning,maintenance, and related operations.

The Assistant Building Superintendent will assist in overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of County buildings and grounds, the operation of elevators, the storage of equipment and supplies, andthe work of assigned employees. The position will help ensure that facilities are properly maintained, work assignments are completed effectively, and appropriate records, reports, materials, and supplies are maintained.

The position requires strong organizational and supervisory skills, attention to detail, the ability to identify and resolve building and maintenance issues, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and others.

• Assisting in supervising the cleaning and maintenance of County buildings, offices,furniture, fixtures, and related facilities.
• Assisting in supervising the sweeping, washing, sanding, and waxing of floors.
• Inspecting facilities and assisting in identifying building cleaning and maintenance needs.
• Assisting in analyzing maintenance problems and determining appropriate corrective action.

• Assisting in supervising the care and maintenance of grounds adjacent to public buildings.
• Assisting in ensuring that buildings and surrounding grounds are properly maintained.
• Monitoring assigned work to ensure that established procedures and standards are followed.

• Giving suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees.
• Assisting in supervising and coordinating the work of employees responsible for cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Assisting in supervising and coordinating the work of employees responsible for maintaining and repairing building utility and mechanical systems such as electrical wiringand controls, heating, cooling, plumbing, and steam generating systems.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining effective work procedures.
• Addressing work-related concerns and complaints tactfully and taking appropriate remedial action.
• Assisting in supervising the proper storage of office equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Requisition ingequipment, materials, and supplies needed for building and maintenance operations.
• Assisting in ensuring that appropriate equipment and materials are available to support assigned work.
• Assisting in supervising and coordinating the work of employees responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of the central heating plant, mechanical equipment, plumbing and/or sewage systems, and other equipment and accessories
• Maintaining knowledge of the equipment and materials required for effective building and facility maintenance.

• Preparing reports related to building, grounds, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining appropriate records and files.
• Assisting with the preparation of budget estimates related to building and maintenance operations.
• Maintaining accurate information regarding work activities, supplies, equipment, and facility maintenance.
• Utilizing electronic and/or manual recording and information systems as required.

• Communicating effectively with employees, supervisors, County departments, vendors, and other parties as necessary.
• Performing other related building maintenance, supervisory, and administrative duties as assigned.