Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendent I

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The incumbent in this position reports to Superintendent II. Responsible for directing and implementing maintenance and preventative maintenance programs involving all aspects of the mechanical and trade fields such as painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC operations, routine equipment maintenance and repair and related operations. Significant aspects of work in this class include supervising, selecting, training and dealing with issues concerning personnel; scheduling workload; estimating operational cost time and material factors; resolving complex mechanical maintenance problems.

Requirements

• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Three 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