General Maintenance Assistant Supervisor; Midcounty), Dept. of Facility Operations​/Extended

General Maintenance Assistant Supervisor (Midcounty)

Under direction, directs the work of a crew and participates in maintenance and construction work involving school grounds and play areas. Employees in this class are responsible in assigned general maintenance areas for supervision of equipment operators, maintenance workers, and laborers engaged in the maintenance of school grounds and in the construction of recreation facilities and other outdoor projects. Work may include the operation of heavy equipment and performance of difficult and advanced tasks.

Some assignments involve exposure to inclement weather and to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements.

Physical demands include the ability to perform work requiring considerable physical exertion and lifting/moving of heavy objects. Special requirements include the ability to work overtime as required. Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are frequently required to report to work during inclement weather and other emergencies.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance and construction as applied to school grounds, athletic fields, and playground equipment. Considerable knowledge of the effective operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment such as graders, bulldozers, and tractors; working knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment, and techniques used in constructing and repairing asphalt and concrete surfaces; considerable knowledge of the traffic and safety rules and of the hazards involved in the use of heavy equipment.

Ability to assign, supervise, and coordinate the work of equipment operators and maintenance workers. Skill in the operation of bulldozers, graders, tractors, and related equipment. Good human relations and communications skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, training, and experience required include a high school or GED diploma and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment in the maintenance of grounds and general construction work, including some experience in a supervisory capacity. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Possession of a valid Maryland CDL driver’s license or equivalent is required.