District Maintenance & Construction Superintendent

sjgov•Stockton, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the General Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Principles and practices of management and supervision; budget preparation and monitoring; project management principles and practices; methods, materials, tools, and practices used in painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electrical and mechanical trades; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building, electrical, and mechanical trades; standard practices, processes, and materials involved in trades related to general building maintenance; federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relevant to assignment, including standard uniform building and safety codes; basic computer and modern office automation technology relevant to department operations; general report writing procedures.
Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; estimate labor, materials and other costs for projects; read and interpret complex rules, regulations, plans and specifications; prepare budgets; monitor expenditures and recommendations; create and work from sketches or plans for improvement or alteration of buildings and equipment; make accurate estimates of time and material required for repair and maintenance work; use tools utilized in the building trades; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; maintain records and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, external agencies, the public, and others.

Nice To Haves

Two years as a Crafts Worker IV in San Joaquin County service.
Six years of journey level experience in a least one of the building trades, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, public administration, business administration, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. Experience: Two years of experience supervising work in various phases of construction.

Responsibilities

Directs, assigns, trains, supervises, coordinates the work of employees engaged in the construction, renovation, alteration, and maintenance of County buildings and equipment; manages construction projects, estimates labor and materials, orders necessary supplies and materials.
Participates in the selection of staff; assigns, reviews and evaluates the performance of employees; trains, counsels, and manages staff performance.
Plans and coordinates skilled employees in all of the mechanical, construction, and maintenance trades, including high voltage distribution and service systems; maintains industrial laundry and kitchen equipment, boilers, HVAC, electronic alarms, and security systems.
Prepares working sketches, and diagrams; reads and interprets construction blueprints including electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation, mechanical blueprints; recommends modifications.
Determines building and machinery needs for service and repairs; performs system, equipment, and machinery analysis for replacement, upgrading, or modernizing; maintains maintenance and construction records; prepares reports and correspondence.
Prepares budgets and manages operational expenditures areas of responsibility; investigates and recommends staffing, operational, and equipment requirements.
Prepares construction and renovation bid documents for contractual services; evaluates proposal and recommends appropriate actions; insures compliance to terms and agreements, contract specifications and industry standards for all work performed on county buildings, machinery and equipment.
Serves as liaison between department managers and staff, and other governmental agencies for physical plant needs.
Serves as liaison between the County and various agencies that govern the inspection and accreditation of facilities to ensure various fire, health, and building codes are met; enforces fire safety, administrative and building code requirements.

Benefits

Option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan.
Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan.
Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage.
Supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan.
Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over.
Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit.
County Retirement Plan.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code.
Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
Employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.
10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive.
3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase.
Educational Reimbursement Program.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton.
Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.