Supervisor – Maintenance and Repair (Mechanical)

## Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty in planning, coordinating and supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of City facilities; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

– Supervises and assigns work to skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of City facilities
– Makes cost estimates
– Determines how work is to be done and assigns work to proper personnel
– Assigns maintenance of fire protection devices in City service buildings
– Enforces safety rules and eliminates job hazards
– Inspects work to determine progress and conformance to standards
– Inspects buildings to denote need and extent of necessary repairs
– Inspects plumbing and electrical fixtures, heating and cooling systems and determines extent and cause of defect
– Works closely with private and City utilities concerning problems with City buildings
– Works closely with and observes private contractors hired to repair and remodel City buildings and those performing security, custodial, equipment maintenance and other related services
– Recommends specifications for new equipment and vehicles
– Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment
– Prioritizes work that qualifies for CIP funding, estimates costs for various projects, prepares specifications and bid packages
– Monitors progress of CIP projects, reviews and approves bills for payment
– Coordinates work being done by contractors on assigned projects
– Meets with representatives from other City departments, governmental agencies and private businesses to coordinate and schedule work for special projects
– Assists in preparation of annual budget
– Reports personnel problems
– Assists in records maintenance and the preparation of payroll and reports
– Inspects equipment to insure working order
– Responds to public complaints concerning damage to private property by City employees or equipment
– Interacts with Law Department to obtain information about damage complaints, provides documentation and estimates costs for repairs
– Hears employee complaints and grievances and adjusts and/or recommends disposition of same
– Initiates disciplinary actions
– Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations for appointments
– May operate a personal computer for record retrieval

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

– Building maintenance, repair, construction and remodeling methods and practices
– City-owned facilities
– Skilled trades functions
– Tools, equipment and material of the trades
– Occupational hazards and safe work practices
– Supervisory practices
– Work rules and the union agreement
– Federal requirements (ADA and EPA) concerning building standards
– Modern record keeping procedures
– Citys purchasing and accounting procedures

Skill In:

– Assigning and supervising work of subordinates
– Coordinating job assignments and necessary materials
– Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
– Reading blueprints and specifications
– Preparing time and material job estimates
– Verbal and written communications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Supervisor — Maintenance and Repair (Mechanical)

Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency

Journeyman status in a major trade area (plumbing, elec