ASSISTANT BUILDING & GROUNDS OFFICER

State of careers Rhode Island
•$61,237 - $70,876•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist in supervising the activities of a staff engaged in a program of building and grounds maintenance; to assist in the requisition of necessary supplies and materials; to assist in the inspection of building service contracts and the inspection of construction and maintenance repairs; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assignments are received from a superior with some latitude for the use of independent judgement; work is subject to occasional review upon completion. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in supervising the work of subordinate staff engaged in performing and monitoring building and grounds maintenance activities.

Requirements

  • A working knowledge of general building operation and maintenance activities
  • A working knowledge of the materials and equipment used in building operation and maintenance
  • The ability to assist in supervising the work of subordinates
  • The ability to prepare simple specifications and some drawings
  • The ability to follow budgetary allotments for billing repair accounts and to perform related fiscal functions
  • The ability to deal effectively with superiors, vendors and contractors
  • Graduation from a senior high school
  • Employment in a responsible position in the field of building maintenance
  • Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

  • To assist in supervising the activities of a staff engaged in a program of building and grounds maintenance.
  • To assist in the requisition of necessary supplies and materials, the inspection of building service contracts and the inspection of construction and maintenance repairs.
  • To assist vendors and contractors during the process of bidding for repair and replacement work.
  • To follow budgetary allotments for billing repair accounts, and to effect payment for billing by contractors and vendors upon satisfactory completion of work projects.
  • To prepare simple specifications and some drawings.
  • To review cost estimates for repairs and construction submitted by contractors.
  • To assist in planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of skilled tradesmen involved in building repair and maintenance.
  • To assist a superior in compiling data in order to establish an annual work program.
  • To assist clerical employees in obtaining clarification of billing payments, requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
  • To act as the supervisor in his absence.
  • To do related work as required.

Benefits

  • For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
  • Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.
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