ASSISTANT ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE 1

 

DEFINITION


 Assists an Engineer-in-Charge of Maintenance 1 in a state department,
 institution, or agency by supervising during a designated tour of duty
 the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and repair and
 maintenance of buildings and grounds; 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:


 Provides assignments and instructions to employees involved in the
 operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in an assigned work
 program, and supervises the performance of their work.

 May assist in supervising work of Operating Engineers 2 and 1,
 Operating Engineer Trainees, and others involved in the operation and
 maintenance of fuel, light, and power plants and of employees engaged
 in varied types of plumbing, electric, masonry, carpentry, tinning,
 painting, sewage disposal, cold storage, and other repair and
 maintenance work.

 Collects, analyzes, and interprets extensive data relating to sewage
 and water.

 Reads plans and specifications.

 Conducts periodic inspections of varied systems and plants and of
 buildings and structures, notes hazardous and other significant
 conditions, determines nature of needed repairs, identifies and
 obtains staff and materials to perform the work, and ensures that
 needed repair work is completed.

 May assist in supervising and conducting periodic laboratory and/or
 engineering tests of sewage, boiler water, potable water, and other
 plants and systems.

 Obtains, stores, safeguards, distributes, and assists in supervising
 the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Prepares statistical work in progress, cost, and other reports.

 Maintains records and files of personnel, equipment, materials,
 supplies, work completed, work in progress, and time spent.

 May be required to undergo fire-training classes.

 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:

      Four (4) years of supervisory experience in charge of the
 operation and maintenance of utilities and maintenance programs of an
 institution, college, or similar multibuilding complex.

      NOTE: A valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the NJ
 State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be
 substituted for two (2) years of required experience.

        NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering may be substituted for
 two (2) years of the required experience.

      NOTE: Applicants may be required to possess a license as an
 Operating Engineer 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 methods used to develop effective work schedules for
 employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of mechanical
 equipment.

 Knowledge of the types of tools used in the maintenance and repair of
 mechanical equipment.

 Knowledge of the methods used to operate fuel, light, and power
 plants.

 Knowledge of the various types of skilled trades needed for the repair
 and maintenance of buildings and grounds.

 Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used to conduct
 inspections of varied mechanical equipment.

 Knowledge of the methods used to maintain large institution plants,
 buildings, and grounds.

 Ability to identify and analyze the technical problems and factors
 involved in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and
 maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

 Ability to note hazards or other significant conditions, determine the
 nature of needed repairs or other corrective measures, and ensure that
 work is completed properly.

 Ability to conduct and supervise the conduct of laboratory and/or
 engineering tests of sewage, boiler water, potable water, and plants
 and systems.

 Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, distribute, record, and
 supervise the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to maintain records of personnel, equipment, materials,
 supplies, work done, and time spent.

 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: 24/S25 - 42425           MCK            4/19/03