This is supervisory work in directing weatherization and maintenance activities for the Community Action Agency.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates engaged in the weatherization or rehabilitation of dwelling units, and in the repair and maintenance of departmental buildings and equipment. Responsibilities include supervising and directing field activities, monitoring the completion of home repairs or maintenance work, ensuring that facilities are properly weatherized, repaired or maintained, estimating material and labor requirements, and enforcing established safety practices and procedures. Incumbents exercise some independent judgment in ensuring that work is performed in accordance with current construction standards and the building code. Supervision is exercised over a crew of trades employees, mechanics and laborers engaged in weatherization and maintenance tasks. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for quality of field repair or maintenance activities and adherence to applicable codes, regulations and program requirements.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of trades employees, mechanics and laborers engaged in weatherization and maintenance activities.

Schedules approved homes to be weatherized or rehabilitated in accordance with programmatic goals and established priorities.

Monitors completion of homes to ensure work is performed in accordance with building codes and program guidelines.

Attends meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge of current weatherization techniques.

Attempts to resolve conflicts between clients and employees concerning work performed at client's home.

Schedules, plans and assigns rehabilitation and maintenance projects according to building maintenance priorities and requirements; directs periodic preventive and corrective maintenance of departmental buildings, machinery and equipment.

Inspects departmental facilities to determine if requested work has been completed and is satisfactory to building occupants; ensures work is in compliance with current construction standards and building codes.

Enforces established safety practices and procedures.

Makes recommendations for building repairs and improvements; estimates labor and material requirements; purchases equipment and supplies.

Expedites emergency building maintenance repairs which interfere with departmental operations or pose a danger to employees or the public.

Trains crew leaders and employees in work techniques and standards, and in proper completion of reports.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the construction trades.

Considerable knowledge of weatherization techniques applicable to residential housing units.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to weatherization and building maintenance work.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of current construction standards and building codes.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to inspect weatherization and maintenance projects for compliance with specifications, construction standards, and current building codes.

Ability to communicate and enforce established safety practices and procedures.

Ability to accurately estimate time, labor and materials required for rehabilitation and maintenance projects.

Ability to train subordinates in weatherization and maintenance practices and techniques.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

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