Job Specification
SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE REPAIRER
DEFINITION
Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees
engaged in the performance of various maintenance and repair
tasks such as those involved in electrical work, masonry,
painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing, steam fitting,
roofing, and other work involved in the upkeep of buildings and
other structures; does other related duties as required.
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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations
for subordinates, and establishes deadlines and priorities on the
basis of general work schedules, methods, and policies
established by higher level supervisors.
Determines which assignments can be done on a concurrent basis
and which assignment must be delayed.
Determines the number and types of employees needed, considering
skills and personnel available to do the work.
Determines current availability of materials and equipment and/or
the need for additional equipment and materials, and ensures that
materials are ordered and delivered to work site to avert work
delays.
Determines need for special equipment and materials for specific
projects, and prepares necessary requisitions.
Maintains records of materials and supplies utilized, employee
time, and nature and type of work performed.
Disciplines workers and resolves minor complaints.
Selects individual workers and assigns particular tasks to be
performed.
Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, and defines
standards of quality and quantity to be met.
Instructs subordinates in the performance of difficult work
assignments.
Reviews work in progress or following completion, and changes
work plans, work assignments, and methods as necessary to reduce
or control costs and to accomplish work as efficiently as
possible.
Plans work to ensure that deadlines and priorities set by higher
level supervisors are met.
Prepares evaluations, special reports, and maintenance records
for supervisors to provide information on repairs, renovations,
and custodial work activities.
May maintain cost records on various repair jobs to provide a
factual basis for future work or for budget control purposes.
Reassigns workers from one detail to another to meet emergency
situations and varying workloads and schedules.
Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to
work schedules, specifications, and contracts; determines
additional work still required and verifies that discrepancies in
work orders are corrected.
Reviews completed assignments for conformance with efficient and
economical trade practices, blueprints, and other specifications.
May assist supervisors in planning work projects by writing or
suggesting material specifications, establishing work schedules,
and determining material needs.
Supervises workers engaged in painting and making repairs to
masonry, woodwork, and similar components of buildings and other
structures.
May operate and/or supervise workers engaged in operating,
maintaining, and repairing building utility systems such as
electrical wiring and controls, heating, cooling, ventilating,
and steam generating systems.
Supervises workers engaged in maintaining and repairing plumbing
systems.
May supervise workers engaged in moving lawns, trimming
shrubbery, raking leaves, and cleaning the interior of buildings.
Coordinates work of the unit supervised with other units.
May supervise workers engaged in installing, servicing, and
repairing mechanical equipment.
May supervise 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.
Works on various projects with employees to complete assignments
in accord with standards and within previously set work
schedules.
May personally perform general maintenance repair tasks.
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:
Three (3) years of experience in performing varied building
maintenance and repair tasks.
LICENSE:
Appointee may be required to possess an Boiler Operator's
License of appropriate grade and type as required by the
Department of Labor.
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 AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, and
safety precautions used in the maintenance and repair of
buildings, other structures, grounds, and utility systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Ability to understand technical terminology common to various
trades.
Ability to organize a work crew and give them assignments and
instructions.
Ability to assist subordinates when difficult and unusual
problems arise.
Ability to check the work of subordinates to ensure 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 the 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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 07338 | | L | C | | N/A | 09 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/03/1997 |
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