Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Posted On: Fri Sep 6 2024 Job Description:

Facilities Operations at Farmingdale State College seeks a Maintenance Supervisor 2. The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Supervises and plans the work for subordinate staff.

• Reviews job orders, blueprints, and specifications and, as required, visits the project site to determine dimensions, materials, and labor required to complete the project.

• Prepares rough sketches or plans to scale from oral or written instructions.

• Assigns staff to the project and provides oral instructions and blueprints, specifications and plans.

• Meets with supervisors representing other trades involved in the project to coordinate activities and schedule work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment and completion of the project on schedule.

• Observes and inspects work while in progress and when completed to make sure that specific codes and regulations are followed, materials and equipment are used properly, schedules are met, and work is performed according to plan.

• Inspects work performed by outside contractors to ascertain conformance with project specifications.

• Prepares and maintains written records of work performed and completed and accounts for labor and material used.

• Evaluates the work performance of subordinate employees.

Performs the activities and tasks of specialized trades, including but not limited to Trades Specialist positions with a parenthetic designation, such as Carpenter, Mason and Plasterer, Electrician, and Plumber and Steamfitter.

Plans, supervises, and provides technical direction to skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled employees.

• Reviews maintenance requests; visits the project site to confirm the nature and extent of maintenance requested and to determine such information as dimensions and the materials, equipment, and labor required to complete the project.

• Prepares or directs the preparation of sketches, plans, estimates of material and labor needs and costs, and work schedules.

• Plans and directs rehabilitation and construction projects.

• Prepares, implements and enforces a preventive maintenance program.

• Orders or directs the ordering of materials and equipment.

• Meets with trades supervisors involved in the project to coordinate and schedule work and to ensure the effective use of labor and material and that the project will be completed on schedule.

• Assigns staff to the project, providing oral and written instructions including such documents as technical manuals, blueprints, specifications, and plans.

• Observes and inspects work in progress and when completed to confirm the proper use of materials and equipment, workmanship, that regulations and codes are followed, schedules are met, and that work is performed according to plan.

• Develops training programs for staff by determining training needs based on observation of work performance.

• Assists staff by providing instructions and assistance in resolving work related problems and in the performance of specific tasks.

• Implements and enforces safety procedures and standards for all facility maintenance operations.

• Inspects work performed by outside contractors for conformance with project plans and specifications.

• Maintains written records of work performed and completed and account for labor and materials used.

• Evaluates the work performance of subordinate employees and take corrective action.

Inspects facility to determine maintenance needs and recommends projects based on findings.

Assists in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget by recommending the resources for labor, materials, and equipment.

Advises institution administrators on the feasibility of proposed projects and equipment purchases.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have taken the Maintenance Supervisor 2 exam and appear on the resulting Civil Service list will be considered first. Appointments must be made from the existing competitive Maintenance Supervisor 2 list if sufficient candidates exist there. If none exist, then a non-competitive appointment will be made through the NY HELPS program.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Transfers from other New York State agencies are welcome to apply.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

  Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competitive: Must appear on the Maintenance Supervisor 2 list and be in a reachable position based on score.

• Non-competitive/NY HELPS: Two years of first-level supervisory experience in either the maintenance and operation of a physical plant; building construction; and/or building renovation and/or repair projects.

  Additional Information:

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

• Grade 17 Salary: $64,748 + $3,400 location pay = $68,148 Total Annual Compensation

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEAbenefitsummaryJuly-2024.pdf)

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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