DIRECTOR, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Code: 01661 Local Competitive

Career Family: DIRECTOR

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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.

Examples of work

Organizes, develops and has charge of maintenance and repair programs.

Responsible for preparation of specifications for competitive bids for repair work.

Responsible for the evaluation of competitive bids and makes suitable recommendations based on these evaluations.

Responsible for training assigned employees by giving them suitable assignments and instructions.

Evaluates and is responsible for the completion of assignments for conformance with efficient and economical trade and jurisdictional practices.

Provides technical assistance in estimating costs for various maintenance programs.

Directs and supervises the operation, maintenance and repair, as well as the servicing of buildings and parts thereof, mechanical equipment, gas, electrical, plumbing and/or sewage lines, pipes and fixtures, carpentry, steamfitting, masonry and other equipment or accessories.

Directs a program of repair, remodeling or renovation of physical structures.

Implements and maintains a program for the effective utilization of personnel and supplies and equipment.

Controls adherence to contractual obligations.

Responsible for preparation of the annual budget covering activities of the repair and maintenance division.

Conducts periodic investigations at various repair locations to determine effectiveness of maintenance and repair programs.

Prepares and maintains concomitant reporting systems.

Develops policies and procedures for the division.

Establishes and maintains pertinent records and files.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

Five years of administrative experience in work involving maintenance, construction and repairs of large buildings and structures.

KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge of the problems and work involved in maintenance, repair and construction work.

Of the standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Of the preparation of specifications for materials and equipment.

Of the proper scheduling of work in a large facility.

ABILITY

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Ability to plan, develop, organize, install, analyze, and administrate building maintenance and repair functions.

To give suitable assignments and instructions.

To direct the establishment and maintenance of suitable records and files.

Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.