Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Works under the direction of a Plant Superintendent and/or Maintenance Supervisor 3 or 2. Supervises and provides technical direction to a maintenance crew consisting of skilled and semi-skilled tradesmen in the DDSO, mechanical, and electrical trades performing building maintenance, repairs, construction, and installation activities in multi-community residential properties. Reviews maintenance requests and visits the project site to confirm the scope of maintenance requested and determine information such as dimensions, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete the project.

Coordinates project workflow in accordance with designed documents and scope of work. Enforces and schedules workforce as required per the preventive maintenance program. Works closely with the Business Office to develop maintenance contracts. Supervises maintenance staff to achieve effective coordination/scheduling of work performed, ensuring efficient use of labor and material. Based on observation of work performance, determines training needs, and develops related training programs.

Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for all maintenance operations. Inspects work performed by outside contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans and specifications. Periodically prepares standardized written performance evaluations for subordinate employees. Inspects properties routinely and as assigned to determine maintenance needs based on findings. Assists in the preparation of annual operating budget based on workload, equipment replacement schedule, capital improvement projects, and operation needs.

Supervises clerical activities such as standardized work order process, file management, reports, and correspondence. Utilizing a computerized work order system, ensuring efficiency through workforce management.

Preferred Requirements:

• Obtain NYS Uniform Building Code Certification within one year of appointment.
• Working knowledge of the principles of supervision.
• Requires travel within the district. May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.
• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards and of appropriate building and construction code regulations.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and the materials of the mechanical, electrical, and/or building trades.
• Ability to plan and schedule work, including determining staff, equipment, and supplies needed.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Supervises and plans the work for subordinate staff. Reviews job orders, blueprints, and specifications and, as required, visits the project site to determine dimensions, materials, and labor required to complete the project. Prepares rough sketches or plans to scale from oral or written instructions. Assigns staff to the project and provides oral instructions and blueprints, specifications and plans. Meets with supervisors representing other trades involved in the project to coordinate activities and schedule work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment and completion of the project on schedule.
  
  Observes and inspects work while in progress and when completed to make sure that specific codes and regulations are followed, materials and equipment are used properly, schedules are met, and work is performed according to plan. Inspects work performed by outside contractors to ascertain conformance with project specifications. Prepares and maintains written records of work performed and completed and accounts for labor and material used.
  
  Evaluates the work performance of subordinate employees.
• Performs the activities and tasks of specialized trades, including but not limited to Trades Specialist positions with a parenthetic designation, such as Carpenter, Mason and Plasterer, Electrician, and Plumber and Steamfitter.

Minimum Qualifications:

Non-competitive: one year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as that required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter), Trades Specialist (Electrician), Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), Trades Generalist, Grounds Construction Supervisor, Trades Specialist (Locksmith), Trades Specialist (Machinist), Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer), Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Trades Specialist (Painter), Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter), Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Trades Specialist (Roofing), or Trades Specialist (Welder).

Additional Comments:

• Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 14 ($56,506) and Downstate…