CREW SUPERVISOR SHEET METAL WORKERS
Career Family: CREW SUPERVISOR
New Jersey treats Crew Supervisor Sheet Metal Workers as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
Eligibility comes down to 4 years of relevant experience. The FY2026 range lands between $58,818 and $85,742.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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.
Definition
Under the direction of a supervisor in a State department, institution or agency, supervises a group of Sheet Metal Workers and other employees engaged in the various types of sheet metal work required for maintaining and repairing a group of buildings; prepares or works from sketches, plans and specifications; works with tools and equipment common to the trade. Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Inspects and determines the extent and kind of work to be done and develops effective work methods.
- Assigns work, gives written and/or oral instructions to a group of Sheet Metal Workers and other employees of the unit and supervises the performance of their work.
- Supervises and takes the lead in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of copper leaders and gutters, tin roofs and gutters and slate roofs, including the work involved in flashing, papering, cutting and punching prior to the installation of the slate and other types of roofing work.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Supervises and takes the lead in the soldering, patching, riveting, straightening and other repair work of pots, steamers, cans, pails, coffee, tea and hot water urns, aluminum dishes and trays, galvanized sinks, bread and food trucks and other kitchen and dairy equipment.
- Supervises and takes the lead in the repair and maintenance of ventilators, air ducts, dishwashing and washing machines, motor and radiator covers, canning and medical equipment and other machines and equipment.
- Requisitions, stores, safeguards, issues, records and supervises the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies.
- Sees that the work areas are maintained in an orderly and safe condition.
- Prepares reports and records of personnel, time costs, materials and work completed.
- In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.
- 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 experience in work involving the inspection, construction, installation, repair and maintenance of sheet metal roofs, fixtures and appliances,
License
Appointee 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
- Thorough knowledge of the problems and procedures involved in inspecting and analyzing large scale sheet metal work.
- Thorough knowledge of the equipment, materials, tools and methods used in the construction, repair and maintenance of copper leaders, gutters, tin roofs and tin gutters and slate roofs, including the flashing, papering, cutting and punching prior to the installation of slate and other types of roofing work.
- Thorough knowledge of soldering, patching, riveting, straightening and other repair work of pots, steamers, cans, pails, bread and food trucks and other kitchen and dairy equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of repairing and maintaining ventilators, air ducts, washing and dishwashing machines, motor and radiator covers, canning equipment, medical equipment and other machinery.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize and implement projects within the unit.
- Ability to organize assigned sheet metal work and develop effective work methods.
- Ability to give written and/or oral directions to the Sheet Metal Workers and other employees of the unit and supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to supervise and take the lead in varied types of sheet metal construction, repair and maintenance work, including roofing and roof repair, the repair and maintenance of kitchen, dairy, ventilating, heating and medical equipment and appliances and other types of institution equipment, fixtures and appliances.
- Ability to see that ladders, scaffolding, rigging and other equipment are properly constructed and used.
- Ability to order, store, safeguard, issue, record and supervise the proper use of equipment, supplies and tools.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports of personnel, time, costs, materials and work performed.
- 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.