Definition
Typical Work
Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment; determines need for maintenance and repair; assigns work to employees and inspects projects in progress and upon completion; makes reports;
Directs operation of facilities such as heating, water distribution, power and light, gas, steam, refrigeration, laundry, and sanitation;
Proposes alterations to existing facilities, including preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates of costs; confers with department heads, planning committees, architects, and contractors regarding preparation of plans for major construction and alteration;
Confers with and directs activities of craft supervisors;
Responsible for requisitioning of materials, supplies, and equipment and maintenance of controls over storage and use; analyzes maintenance and operating costs and prepares reports;
Directs fire safety operations and trains subordinates in safety precautions;
Inspects construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, plumbing and electrical systems, and building fixtures and equipment; materials and supplies used in building and equipment maintenance and construction; preparation of plans and specifications for construction and alteration of buildings; occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to: plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise work of maintenance, construction, and operation employees, patients or inmates; plan long-range maintenance program; prepare comprehensive reports.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 75721), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Salary adjustment adopted 6/30/2015, effective 7/1/2015.