Deputy Maintenance Superintendent

General Statement of Duties:
To assist the Maintenance Superintendent with administrative duties; to supervise and manage employees performing on-site maintenance, repair and related work particularly in the areas of carpentry, heating cooling, electrical, mechanical, masonry, buildings and grounds, and other related fields necessary in the day-to-day operations of the county maintenance department, to perform other work as required.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent or designee.

Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over maintenance and custodial staff, and any vendors hired to assist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: These examples do not include all of the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

· Supervise, train, direct, or assist as necessary, the department employees in performing their respective job duties and assignments.

· Maintain inventory records of all tools, equipment, and materials utilized in the shop, housekeeping, buildings and grounds and other related areas as necessary.

· Assist the Maintenance Superintendent in the development and maintenance of preventative maintenance program on all tools, equipment, vehicles, buildings, and grounds relative to the department.

· Perform all departmental administrative duties in the absence of the Maintenance Superintendent.

· Manage and approve accounts payable and payroll for submittal to administration.

· Follow-up on daily work orders for proper completion by department employees.

· Review work requests in coordination with the Maintenance Superintendent and office staff.

· Respond to emergency situations concerning the facilities and functions of the department.

· Perform on-going evaluations for the training of all maintenance staff.

· Assist the Maintenance Superintendent with the development of the capital improvement plan for the county facilities.

· Perform related work as required.

Desirable Education, Experience and/or Qualifications: An employee in this class, upon appointment should have the equivalent of the following training, qualifications and/or experience.

· Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.

· Advanced training in college or trade school in several of the following areas; basic supervision/management, electrical maintenance, heating/refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, boiler operations, masonry accounting, and/or computer skills.

· Minimum five (5) years of experience in performing buildings and grounds maintenance/repair work or related area.

· Minimum five (5) years of experience in demonstrating supervision or management experience/repair work or related area.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Computer skills are necessary to effectively utilize word processing, spreadsheet and accounting software systems and the ability to be trained on a specific software program.

· Working knowledge of navigation of the internet.

· Ability to perform all departmental job descriptions, including Custodian/General Laborer/Housekeeping and Maintenance Person classifications.

· Working knowledge of and proficiency in the utilization of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment, buildings, and grounds.

· Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of furnaces, boilers, ventilation systems, refrigeration equipment, and heating/cooling systems.

· Mechanical aptitude

· Skill in the operation of power equipment and tools.

· Ability to effectively direct and supervise work projects and workers.

· Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees and the general public.

· Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

· Ability to operate computerize energy management systems.

· Ability to perform basic account activities

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities:

· Must be able to work indoors and in all types of outdoor weather.

· Must be in good physical health and with the ability to lift, balance, and transport 60 pounds.

· Must be able to see and notice the needs of others.

· Mobility, including the ability to climb ladders, bend or crawl into awkward spaces.

· Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.

· Use fingers to grasp, move or assemble very small objects.

· Coordinator movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Department: Building & Grounds
Position #: 11925
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Union: Non-Union/Full-Time (40 hours per week, 2,080 hours per year)
Pay Grade: NU8041 (Hourly rate listed at the top of this posting)
Work Location: Physical Resources Building, 320 Springbrook Ave. Adrian MI 49221

Fringe benefits include:

• Health Insurance - Eligible employees have an option between five (5) Simply Blue health plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Employee premium requirements vary by plan type
• Dental Insurance - Delta Dental of Michigan. Employer paid premium
• Vision Insurance - Optional. Employee and Employer split monthly premium 50% - 50%
• Life Insurance - Employer paid premium
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Employer paid premium
• Short Term Disability - Employer paid premium
• Long Term Disability - Employer paid premium
• Defined Contribution 401(a) Money Purchase Plan - Mandatory participation 5% employee / 5% employer funded.
• Accumulated paid leave
• Various holidays

Additional employment information may be found at http://lenawee.mi.us/574/Employment-Opportunities