Maintenance Supervisor 4

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor 4 oversees the maintenance, repair, renovation, new construction and alterations for the entire facility, including utility and mechanical systems as well as buildings and grounds. This position requires the ability to meet the requirements of and perform skilled and semiskilled duties of the maintenance unit.

Responsibilities

• Recommend maintenance projects, improve operating procedures, discuss maintenance and scheduling problems, and provide periodic reports on maintenance activities.
• Consult with and provide advice to administrators on the feasibility, costs, material and labor requirements of proposed maintenance projects.
• Maintain a work order program in accordance with established policies, including preventive maintenance, rehabilitation of mechanical and structural systems, grounds maintenance, facility repairs and alterations, other applicable projects, and all in-house self-help projects to be completed by the staff or contractors.
• Supervise subordinate maintenance staff by establishing work priorities, improving and enforcing work schedules, providing technical direction, assistance and instruction, enforcing applicable rules, standards and policies, and coordinating the various activities performed by the staff or contractors.
• Provide assistance in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage assigned funding, handle the administration of purchasing for assigned facilities in coordination with the purchasing unit, and ensure all State finance procedures are adhered to for buying, traveling and other budgetary matters.
• Cook with State Human Resources (MNHS) for hiring, counseling, discipline and other personnel related matters.
• Perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s including training, direct supervision, and assist in performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
• Maintain local records and ensure proper follow-up on actions and projects.
• Experience working with the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and other applicable databases.
• Periodic overtime and travel may be required.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a permanent state salary grade (SG)-18 or higher salary grade in facilities operations and maintenance, engineering, physical plant operations or similar title series and direct supervision of four (4) or more employees while in the qualifying job title;
• Six (6) years permanent experience as an SG-14 or higher salary grade in which duties include facilities operations and maintenance, engineering, physical plant operations or similar title series and experience supervising six (6) or more employees directly or on at least three (3) large scale projects while in the qualifying job title;
• An associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field of study and eight (8) years full time experience in complete charge of operations and facility staff of a large and/or complex facility or physical plant.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
• Must report any changes to the supervisory chain and State Human Resources (MNHS).
• May also be required to acquire and maintain a military driver’s license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with NGB standards to include medical evaluation requirements – current and as amended.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – MSWord and Excel.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to complete all training associated with assigned data systems such as SFS, GFEBS and the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) and/or other computer training as related to duty assignments.
• Must have or successfully complete within 90 days of receiving computer access, all training associated with assigned data systems such as SFS, GFEBS and the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) and/or other computer training as related to duty assignments.