SUPERVISING LIFEGUARD/SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE REPAIRER PAINTING

SUPERVISING LIFEGUARD

DEFINITION

Under direction, supervises a group of life guarding personnel at a 
swimming/bathing area; does other related duties.

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:

Visits assigned stations to observe lifeguards enforcing bathing 
regulations.

Cooperates with medical and law enforcement personnel at the scene 
of an emergency.

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 assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and 
equipment.

Patrols or monitors swimming areas on foot, in vehicles, or from towers 
to ensure safety and enforce rules and regulations.  

Initiates practice drills to maintain appropriate rescue skills.

Inspects and ensures the proper maintenance of rescue equipment.

Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces 
regulations and water safety policies.

Enforces regulations at the swimming/bathing area.

Monitors weather and water conditions; warns swimmers/bathers of 
hazardous situations.

Administers and supervises lifeguards administering first aid.

Supervises lifeguards observing bathers on assigned sections of 
swimming/bathing areas.

Provides on-going training to staff to support their professional 
development and educational growth.

Rescues and supervises the rescue of distressed bathers.

Notifies proper authorities of public disturbances.

Prepares reports.

Maintains essential records and files.

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, 
office or related unit.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience as a lifeguard involving rescue procedures 
and the administration of first aid and artificial resuscitation.

NOTE:  For positions at ocean or tidal water bathing areas, appointees 
must possess the experience above as an ocean lifeguard. 

NOTE:  The responsibility for ensuring that appointees possess the 
required experience as an ocean lifeguard, rests with the Appointing 
Authority, if applicable to the position. 

LICENSE:

Appointees for public recreational bathing areas classified as swimming
pools or lakes must possess current and valid lifeguard certification 
issued by the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, National 
Pool and Waterpark, Lifeguard Training, the YMCA or other recognized 
organizations.

NOTE:  Appointees for public recreational bathing areas classified as 
ocean, tidal or open water must possess current and valid lifeguard 
certification issued by the United States Lifesaving Association 
(U.S.L.A), South Jersey Chief's Association (S.J.C.A) or other 
recognized organizations.

NOTE:  Applicants must possess current and valid standard first aid 
certification issued by the American Red Cross, the National Safety 
Council or other recognized organizations. For appointees to ocean 
and tidal water areas, certification must include a minimum of 21 hours 
of first aid training not including CPR training.

NOTE:  Applicants must possess current and valid CPR 
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification including adult, child 
and infant CPR as well as obstructed airway training issued by the 
American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, the National 
Safety Council or other recognized organizations.

NOTE:  Applicants may be required to possess current and valid 
certification in water safety instruction issued by either the American 
Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, National Pool and
Waterpark, Lifeguard Training, the YMCA, the United States 
Lifesaving Association, the South Jersey Chief's Association 
or other recognized organizations.

NOTE:  Applicants may be required to possess current and valid 
certification as a lifeguard instructor issued by the American Red
Cross, Boy Scouts of America, National Pool and Waterpark,
Lifeguard Training, the YMCA, the United States Lifesaving 
Association, the South Jersey Chief's Association or other 
recognized organizations.

NOTE:  Appointees may also be required to possess current and 
valid AED (automatic external defibrillator) certification.

NOTE:  Appointees may be required to have training in supplemental 
oxygen support for adults, children and infants.

NOTE:  Appointees to ocean and tidal water areas may also be 
required to possess basic or higher-level scuba diver certification.

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 water rescue methods and techniques.

Knowledge of first aid and life resuscitation (C.P.R.) techniques.

Knowledge of the surveillance methods used to recognize and prevent 
injuries in bathing areas.

Knowledge of water rescue equipment.

Ability to swim in accordance with certification standards.

Ability to enforce bathing regulations.

Ability to cooperate with law enforcement and medical personnel 
at emergency scenes.

Ability to modify programs as necessary to ensure the safety of 
the visitors and staff. 

Ability to supervise lifeguards and evaluate their performance.

Ability to administer first aid.

Ability to inspect rescue equipment.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to conduct and supervise the conduct of water rescue 
operations.

Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording information systems used by the agency, 
office or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 if they can 
perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it 
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be 
eligible.

CODE:  07092   8/07/2020

 SUPERVISING MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, PAINTING

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees
 engaged in the performance of painting and other general maintenance
 and repair tasks such as carpentry work, electrical, masonry,
 plastering, plumbing, steamfitting, roofing and other work involved in
 the maintenance of buildings or similar structures; does other related
 work.

 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, organizes and assigns the work of the organizational unit and
 evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective
 recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of
 subordinates.

 Supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in maintenance
 and repair tasks involved in painting the exterior and interior of
 buildings, decorating the interior of buildings, and painting a
 variety of structures as well as other routine maintenance and repair
 tasks.

 May supervise staff engaged in cleaning grounds and the interior and
 exterior of buildings.

 May operate and/or supervise staff engaged in operating, maintaining
 and repairing building utility systems.

 Requisitions tools, equipment and supplies.

 Inspects work of staff for conformance to blueprints, specifications,
 instructions, contracts, work schedules and budget and corrects any
 discrepancies in work orders.

 Plans work and assigns staff to meet deadlines and priorities set by
 higher levels of supervision in order to complete work assignments 
 and to meet emergency situations.

 Instructs staff in proper methods.

 Determines the need for special equipment and materials for projects
 and prepares necessary requisitions.

 Assists supervisors in planning work projects.

 May personally perform general maintenance and repair tasks.

 Prepares evaluations and reports and maintains records in order to
 inform higher levels of supervision of the status of maintenance and
 repair activities.

 May maintain cost records on repair work as a basis for future work or
 for budget control purposes.

 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:

      Three (3) years of experience in applying paint to the surfaces
 of buildings or other structures.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees may be required to possess a current and valid boiler
 operator's license of the appropriate grade and type issued by the 
 New Jersey Department of Labor.

      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 AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, practices, and
 safety precautions used in the painting of buildings.

 Knowledge of supervisory techniques.

 Ability to understand technical terminology common to the painting
 field and various trades.

 Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

 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.
 
 CODE:  07344   7/09/2002

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  07350