Building Maintenance Superintendent

Definition

Plans and directs the work of a staff responsible for the housekeeping and maintenance of a wide variety of City-owned facilities including public buildings, parking decks, surface lots and park buildings and recreation equipment. Works under the administrative and policy direction of the Public Works Manager.

Characteristic Work

Plans, coordinates and directs all activities of the Building Maintenance Division. Supervises and inspects, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, crews engaged in the custodial housekeeping, maintenance and repair of all parking decks, public buildings and adjacent grounds. Manages a variety of City-owned property and leased lands and buildings. Maintains records and prepares reports both manually and by computer utilizing standard and customized business software. Establishes division rules, regulations, and policies to obtain high volume output and quality results. Prepares annual budget for the division and parking decks. Reviews the activities and reports of the division, including financial and operational statements and requests for personnel and material. Estimates labor and material costs and prepares itemized cost sheets for proposed building and equipment repairs, remodeling, and new work. Oversees the contractor/management of City-owned parking facilities for specification and contract compliance. Negotiates leases for parking decks. Develops programs and establishes policies for parking facility operations. Inspects construction and repair specifications. Reviews all requisitions for supplies, materials, services, etc., necessary for the operation of the division and parking decks. Develops immediate and long-range programs for the maintenance and repair of all facilities assigned to the division. Monitors and controls building operations including HVAC and security, using manual and computerized systems. Provides technical assistance to subordinate supervisors. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of four years of supervisory level paid experience in building maintenance, repair and property management or equivalent related paid experience.

Thorough knowledge of building maintenance and repair methods and practices. Considerable knowledge of building trades, methods and practices. Knowledge of computerized systems that monitor and control building operations. Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general building maintenance and custodial operations. Thorough knowledge of custodial work. Thorough knowledge of parking operations. Knowledge of current administrative methods and practices.

Ability to plan and administer division-wide activity and to train subordinate level personnel in all aspects of the work. Ability to create and interpret working plans and specifications for facilities repair, remodel, and new construction work. Ability to estimate time and material needs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports both manually and by computer. List of essential job functions available upon request.

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.

RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to their passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates.

DRIVER S LICENSE: An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment. Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.

The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.