GENERAL SUPERVISOR, TRADES

Code: 06786 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, supervises trades, trade supervisors, and other employees involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the physical facilities of a building/structure; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Develops and organizes an effective work program to properly assist in the overall plan to more effectively utilize the facilities.
• Develops and maintains an effective work schedule for the varied functions of the section for effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Supervises trade supervisors and other employees engaged in assigned work.
• Makes investigations of complaints and takes proper action to see that repairs are made with a minimum of delay.
• Inspects and checks work in progress to see that proper safety precautions are taken, that proper procedures are followed, and that the work does not interfere with the operations of other departments.
• May prepare requisitions/specifications.
• Prepares reports and recommendations.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, and supervises use of needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintains 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 journey-level trades experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience in work involving maintenance and construction of large buildings.

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 and work involved in maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of the preparation of specifications for materials/equipment.
• Knowledge of methods used in scheduling work in a large facility.
• Ability to organize assigned work.
• Ability to give assignments/instructions to groups and individuals.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain 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/hw 6/25/98
• 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.