Maintenance Supervisor 1 (HVACR) (40 Hour)

This positon is for Western Connecticut State University's Department of Environmental & Facilities Services - Boiler House Operations located in Danbury, CT.   Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Will be responsible for responding to emergencies on a 24 hour basis.  This position assists the Maintenance Supervisor 2 (HVACR) with the supervision of department staff, as well as other dutues as detailed under Preferred Knowlege, Skills and Abilities section.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing in one of the following ways:
1. Supervises a small crew (usually 1-5 workers) of highly skilled trades workers (Qualified Craft Workers and General Trades Workers) and skilled workers (Skilled Maintainers) but not solely Skilled Maintainers unless they are on a grounds crew and other lower level employees.
2. In large crews (6 or more workers) of highly skilled tradesworkers, assists the Maintenance Supervisor 2 in carrying out supervisory functions. This is appropriate only when there is a demonstrated need for a subordinate supervisory level.

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans crew work; establishes and maintains crew procedures; develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; performs some of the more skilled duties involved; may estimate time, skills and material needed for proposed repairs or improvements; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical title of the class; considerable knowledge of relevant State and national codes and regulations; interpersonal skills; oral and written communications skills; skill in performing technical duties of the class; ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches; ability to utilize computer software; supervisory ability.

Five (5) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Qualified Craft Worker.

The incumbent will be responsible for the full range of duties including but not limited to: daily scheduling of work assignments and yearly preventative maintenance; overseeing and reviewing the work of crew; providing staff training and assistance; conducting performance evaluations; determining priorities and planning crew work; establishing and maintaining crew procedures; developing or making recommendations on the development of policies and standards; prepares reports and correspondence; may estimate time, skills, and material needed for proposed repairs or improvements; material procurement; interface with contractors, sub contracted personnel and inspection agency officials;  project supervision; communication with all departments and personnel; responding to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis; performing related duties as required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain of appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a license as an Unlimited Journeyperson or in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
2. A physical examination may be required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.