This is advanced technical and supervisory work in the maintenance and construction of County correctional facilities.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance and construction crews assigned to a large and complex detention center. Responsiblities include coordinating various construction and maintenance projects in and around the detention center, assuring that work is performed within strict security constraints, planning projects, and developing appropriate budgets for their execution, and supervising work in progress to completion. The incumbent interprets engineering and architectural drawings to layout and direct completion of required projects. Supervision is exercised over subordinate trades supervisors, journeymen, helpers, inmate trustees, and contracted employees by assignment of tasks, inspection of work in progress, and review upon completion for adherence to prescribed building codes and standards. Supervision is received from a maintenance superior who reviews work for effective planning and scheduling and completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns, and reviews through subordinate trades supervisors, the work of journeyman, helpers, inmate trustees, civilian laborers and contracted employees engaged in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction tasks at a large and complex County correctional facilitiy.

Coordinates maintenance and construction projects within a security environment where movement on and around areas with inmate activity must be completed while space is occupied by detainees; establishes control and accountability for tools in the performance of jobs.

Schedules work projects in conjunction with correctional security staff to assure smooth operation of facility as work is performed, and provide for control of inmate population and safety of staff visitors.

Prepares and administers facilities maintenance budget for facility; reviews and approves expenditures and initiates purchase orders.

Develops procedures related to routine and emergency building operations; prepares monthly reports.

Monitors computerized building maintenance systems including fire safety, security, and environmental; recommends changes and assures alterations are completed satisfactorily by vendor.

Manages service contracts, including preventive and corrective equipment maintenance, landscape, waste collection, water treatment, and pest control.

Maintains all licenses, permits, and certificates required by regulatory agencies; assures maintenance work is completed prior to inspections.

Responds to emergency situations at the detention center on a twenty-four hour per day basis.

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

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the organization, operation, and security procedures of a large and complex County detention center.

Thorough knowledge of the physical plant, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems of a complex County detention center.

Thorough knowledge of the construction trades and their applications to the repair, maintenance, and construction of County correctional facilities.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of local building codes and regulations.

Considerable knowledge of the practices and techniques of maintenance planning and scheduling pertinent to a large and complex correctional facility.

Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate complex repair, maintenance and construction projects in a high-security environment.

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

Ability to analyze time, labor, and material requirements in order to estimate costs of proposed maintenance and construction projects.

Ability to enforce safety and security procedures applicable to maintenance work in a high-security facility.

Ability to inspect maintenance and construction projects and assure their completion in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

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