Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendent I

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today! Summary Statement This class incumbent is responsible for managing and coordinating all physical plant operations; delegating workload of subordinate supervisory personnel and directing comprehensive maintenance, repair and remodeling work done at a moderately sized State institution or facility. Supervises the work of a small to moderate staff of labor and trades employees.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Three years experience in estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
• Three years experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in planning, directing and implementing maintenance and preventative maintenance programs involving all aspects of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in interpreting safety and building codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of experience operating a large-scale physical plant facility demonstrating a strong understanding of facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs comprehensive building maintenance and repair programs.
• Analyzes maintenance and other project cost of performance, recommends and/or institutes changes to reduce costs where indicated.
• Provides recommendations and work plans in difficult complex projects and provides technical assistance to subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Inspects building and grounds for hazards; takes corrective action to remedy the situation and maintain energy management and preventative maintenance programs.
• Advises administrative supervisor of essential major additions, alterations and replacement of mechanical facilities consistent with needed services.
• Estimates operational costs, schedules needs and budgetary allowances, consults with professional and technical personnel regarding specific projects.
• Supervises selection, training, promotion and discipline of employees.
• Maintains building and plot plans, operational and maintenance design, interprets drafts and writes and reviews specification files for planning and control, and writes reports.
• Directs a program of grounds care and upkeep.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees