ASSISTANT SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE REPAIRER

 

DEFINITION


 Assists the Supervising Maintenance Repairer in supervising and
 working with a group of employees engaged in the performance of a
 variety of maintenance and repair tasks such as those involved in
 electrical work, masonry, painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing,
 steamfitting, roofing, and other work of a similar nature entailed in
 the upkeep of buildings or similar structures; does related work as
 required.

 NOTE: The definition and 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.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Assists in supervising workers engaged in painting and making repairs
 to a masonry, woodwork, and similar components of buildings and
 structures.

 Operates and/or supervises workers engaged in operating, maintaining,
 and repairing building utility systems such as electrical wiring and
 controls, and heating, cooling, ventilating, and steam generating
 systems.

 Assists in supervising workers engaged in maintaining and repairing
 plumbing systems.

 Assists in supervising workers engaged in installing, servicing, and
 repairing mechanical equipment.

 Assists in planning and supervising maintenance and repair programs.

 Assigns workers to specific tasks and checks work during progress.

 Reviews completed assignments for conformance to efficient and
 economical trade practices and to blueprints and other specifications.

 Assists in supervising the maintenance and repair of the central
 heating plant, mechanical equipment, gas, electric, plumbing and/or
 sewage lines, pipes and fixtures, kitchen ranges and refrigerators,
 and other equipment or accessories.

 Maintains records of materials and supplies utilized, employees' time,
 and nature and type of work performed.

 Assists in planning work to meet deadlines and priorities set by
 higher levels of supervision to complete work assignments.

 Assigns workers from one work detail to another to meet emergency
 situations and varying workloads and schedules.

 Assists in supervising workers engaged in maintenance and repair
 assignments.

 Disciplines workers and resolves minor complaints.

 Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to work
 schedules, specifications, contracts, or to determine needed work or
 verify that discrepancies in work orders are corrected.

 Determines need for special equipment and materials for specific
 projects to ensure availability of materials at time of work or to
 prepare necessary requisitions.

 Assists supervisor in planning work projects by writing or suggesting
 material specifications, and establishing work schedules and material
 needs to carry out needed maintenance repair or renovation work.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

       Two (2) years of experience in work involving a variety of
 building maintenance and repair tasks.

      LICENSE:

       Possession of a current and valid Boiler Operator's License of
 the appropriate grade issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor may
 be required.

       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 the essential duties of the
 position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of standard tools, material, methods, practices, and safety
 precautions used in maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds,
 related structures, and utility systems.

 Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

 Ability to understand technical terminology common to various trades.

 Ability to organize a working crew, give suitable assignments and
 instructions, assist them when difficult and unusual problems arise,
 and check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that
 reasonable standards of workmanship and output are observed, and that
 desired objectives are achieved.

 Ability to prepare daily time and cost records, material reports,
 accident and property damage reports, and employee efficiency reports.

 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 the 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 - 07337 RKR/cs 3/20/97

 This job specification is for local government use only.