ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Code: 00488@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, assists in the implementation and supervision of a large scale building repair and construction program; may also direct the work of other supervisory personnel engaged in the cleaning of buildings; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Assists in planning a work program and work procedures for the repair and construction of building facilities.
• Assists in developing work schedules, assigning, instructing, and directing trades supervisors, trades workers, and other repair and construction personnel.
• May direct other subordinate supervisors responsible for the cleaning of public buildings.
• Assists in developing and implementing work standards.
• Inspects completed and in progress work for conformance with desired standards of workmanship and efficient and economic trade practices.
• Assists in the effective application of agency policies and procedures as well as the regulations of outside agencies as they apply to the work of the unit.
• Assists in enforcing existing union agreements at his level of involvement.
• Inspects repair and construction work performed by outside contractors for conformance with plans, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Assists employees in the interpretation of plans, specifications, and work assignments.
• Assists in coordinating the work of the unit with other units within the agency.
• Interviews prospective employees and make recommendations as to their hiring.
• Disciplines employees within the bounds of assigned authority.
• Trains, develops, and evaluates employees in the safe, efficient, and effective performance of their duties.
• Prepares estimates of costs, time, personnel, material, and equipment required to complete work projects.
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance of inventory controls for material and equipment.
• Assists in overseeing the recording of employee attendance for payroll purposes.
• As directed prepares specifications for and requisitions needed materials and equipment.
• As directed prepares specifications for repair and construction work to be done by agency staff or outside contractors for appropriate review and approval.
• Assists in overseeing the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of proposed annual operating budget for the unit.
• Prepares reports and recommendations on the activities of the unit.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Four (4) years of supervisory experience in work involving the repair and construction of buildings at a large facility.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the problems, procedures, and methods used in analyzing, inspecting, and determining the nature and extent of repair and construction work to be done and the material needed.
• Knowledge of the problems and methods involved in establishing and maintaining an effective work procedure. Knowledge of obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and properly using needed equipment, material, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe efficient trade practices of building, plumbing, electrical codes, and other regulations involved in the repair and construction of building facilities.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the preparation and interpretation of construction specifications.
• Ability to assist in the implementation and supervision of a large scale program for repair and construction of building facilities.
• Ability to effectively supervise a large group of trade and other personnel.
• Ability to plan and execute work schedules.
• Ability to inspect work for conformance with specification and effective efficient trade standards.
• Ability to interpret construction codes and other regulations.
• Ability to enforce existing union agreements at his level.
• Ability to prepare costs estimates for material and personnel required.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.