BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

Code: 00940 Local Non-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, has charge of and supervises the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds and the operation of elevators; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Has charge of and supervises work involved in cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
• Has charge of and supervises work involved in maintenance and care of grounds adjacent to public buildings.
• Has charge of and supervises work involved in sweeping, washing, sanding, and waxing floors.
• Has charge of and supervises the operation of elevators.
• Has charge of and supervises work involved in storing office equipment and supplies.
• Participates in the preparation of budget estimates.
• Requisitions materials and supplies.
• Gives assignments and instruction to assigned employees.
• Prepares reports.
• Supervises the establishment of records and files.
• Will 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

Five (5) years of experience in work involving the inspection, planning the cleaning and maintenance of furniture, offices, and buildings, and/or the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in inspecting, analyzing, and planning the cleaning and maintenance work to be done.
• Knowledge of problems involved in establishing, maintaining, and developing effective work procedures.
• Knowledge of varied types of equipment and materials needed to clean and maintain buildings satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of methods used in requisitioning equipment and materials, and of establishing and maintaining records.
• Ability to analyze cleaning and maintenance problems.
• Ability to give assignments and instruction to subordinates.
• Ability to handle complaints tactfully and pleasantly and take needed remedial action.
• Ability to make periodic inspections to determine efficiency of subordinates.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 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.
• CODES: LG - RKR/cah 1/8/98
• This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.