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

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and directing centralized maintenance and construction activities for geographically dispersed County correctional facilities. Responsibilities include directing subordinate supervisors engaged in maintenance and construction projects, preparing budgets, coordinating work at various facilities, conducting inspections, developing specifications for contracted services, and assuring construction and maintenance projects meet all required codes and standards. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in planning and coordinating maintenance and construction activities within strict security constraints of high-security facilities. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over a staff of journeyman, trades, skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in various phases of the work. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who holds the incumbent responsible for effective management of departmental construction and maintenance activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Directs and supervises centralized maintenance and construction activities at geographically dispersed County correctional facilities operation 24 hours a day; supervises a central warehouse used for storage and delivery of construction materials, and staff assigned to welding and fabrication shops.

Responds to emergency maintenance problems on a 24-hour basis.

Prepares and administers maintenance and construction budget; initiates purchase orders and approves expenditures.

Attends meetings with departmental staff, correctional facility supervisors, officials of the other County departments, and outside contractors and vendors to coordinate maintenance and construction activities.

Monitors preventive maintenance activities to assure proper operation of buildings and equipment; inspects and monitors computerized interior and exterior security systems of correctional facilities; conducts scheduled and unscheduled construction and maintenance inspections.

Develops technical specifications, requirements, and RFP's for various contracted services and monitors service contracts.

Assures all construction and maintenance work conforms to local building codes and other applicable regulations.

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

Thorough knowledge of the organization, operations, locations, and security procedures of County correctional facilities.

Thorough knowledge of physical plant operations

including mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems at County correctional facilities.

Thorough knowledge of the construction trades and their application 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 content of contracts for maintenance and construction

Considerable knowledge of the principles of management.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct complex maintenance and construction projects at a variety of County correctional facilities.

Ability to plan, assign, and review, through subordinate supervisors, the work of journeymen, trades helpers, and related employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale

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

Ability to delegate authority to subordinates necessary to complete responsibilities in a variety of activities.

Ability to prepare budget documents, reports, and RFP's.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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