Administrative Supervisor of Skilled Trades
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the Administrator for Heating is responsible for the supervision of the Manhattan heating staff in the Heating Department. This role involves overseeing the inspection, maintenance, repair, and quality assurance of boilers and associated heating/hot water and steam distribution equipment citywide. The position requires planning and executing scheduled inspections and major overhauls, reviewing complaint and fuel consumption reports, and supervising staff deployment for emergencies and preventive maintenance. Additionally, the role includes managing replacement heating parts inventory, assessing equipment for end-of-life replacement within NYCHA’s Capital Plan, reviewing contract specifications, and attending TA meetings after hours. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Requirements
- Six years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, paid progressively responsible experience in one of the following trades: painting, carpentry, bricklaying, electrical work, plastering, plumbing or roofing.
- At least 18 months of which must have been as a foreman.
- A driver's license valid in the State of New York is required for this position.
- For appointment to the skilled trade specialty of Electrical Work, possession of a valid license as a Special Electrician issued by the New York City Department of General Services is required.
- For appointment to the skilled trade specialty of Plumbing, possession of a valid Master Plumber license issued by the New York City department of Buildings is required.
Nice To Haves
- Education at an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or a related field may be substituted for general experience (but not for the 18 months of foreman experience described above) at the rate of one year of college for six months of experience up to a maximum of four years of college for two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the inspection, maintenance/repair and quality assurance of all boilers and associated heating/hot water and steam distribution equipment citywide.
- Plan and execute a program of scheduled inspection and major overhaul of equipment.
- Review heat and hot water complaint reports and fuel consumption reports.
- Supervise and deploy staff to emergencies and planned preventive maintenance activities; review work orders and productivity reports.
- Maintain replacement heating parts and inventory; establish net reorder points and minimum quantities to be on hand at all times.
- Assess all equipment for end-of-life cycle replacement within NYCHA’s Capital Plan.
- Review heating related contract specifications; make recommendations.
- Attend TA meetings after hours.
Benefits
- A choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
