DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Code: 01612 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 is responsible for implementation and supervision of a building repair and construction program; may also direct work of other supervisory personnel engaged in cleaning of buildings; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Plans a work program and work procedures for repair and construction of building facilities.
• Develops work schedules.
• Assigns, instructs, and directs trades supervisors, trades workers, and other repair and construction personnel.
• May direct other subordinate supervisors responsible for cleaning of public buildings.
• Develops and implements work standards.
• Inspects completed and in progress work for conformance with desired standards of workmanship and efficient and economic trades practices.
• Is responsible for effective application of agency policies and procedures as well as regulations of outside agencies as they apply to work of the unit.
• Enforces existing union agreements at his/her level of involvement.
• Inspects repair and construction work performed by outside contractors for conformance with plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Aids employees in interpretation of plans, specifications, and work assignments.
• Coordinates work of the unit with other units within the agency.
• Interviews prospective employees and makes 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.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory controls for material and equipment.
• Oversees recording of employee attendance for payroll purposes.
• Prepares specifications for and requisitions materials and equipment.
• Prepares specifications for repair and construction work to be done by agency staff or outside contractors for appropriate review and approval.
• Oversees maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• Prepares reports and recommendations on unit activities.
• Prepares a proposed annual operating budget for the unit.
• 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 supervisory experience in work involving repair and construction of buildings and grounds 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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in analyzing, inspecting, and determining nature and extent of repair and construction work to be done and material needed.
• Knowledge of problems and methods involved in establishing and maintaining an effective work procedure.
• Knowledge of methods used in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, distributing, and using equipment, material, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient trade practices.
• Knowledge of building, plumbing, and electrical codes and other regulations involved in repair and construction of building facilities.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the preparation and interpretation of construction specifications.
• Ability to implement and supervise a program for repair and construction of building facilities.
• Ability to supervise a large group of trade and other personnel.
• Ability to plan and execute work schedules.
• Ability to inspect work for conformance with specifications and effective, efficient trade standards.
• Ability to interpret construction codes and other regulations.
• Ability to enforce existing union agreements at his/her level.
• Ability to prepare costs estimates for material and personnel required.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.ccurate reports.
• 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.

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.