Superintendent of Buildings

Town of New Canaan • New Canaan, CT

3d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Town of New Canaan is seeking a qualified and experienced Superintendent of Buildings to supervise, direct, and oversee the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Town’s building maintenance division. The role oversees maintenance and upkeep of Town-owned buildings, manages contracts and relationships with outside vendors providing building maintenance services, and coordinates small to medium-sized renovation, repair, and improvement projects.

The Superintendent exercises considerable independent judgment in managing the division and is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of building operations. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, and be accessible and responsive to the public.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field, and five to seven years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a municipality or facilities maintenance organization. At least three years of supervisory experience is required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered. Licenses or certifications in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work are preferred. A background investigation and pre-employment physical are required. The salary range is $115,000 to $125,000. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Five to seven years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably within a municipality or facilities maintenance organization.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and facility operations.
• Experience managing outside contractors and service agreements.
• Ability to oversee renovation and repair projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, department heads, vendors, and members of the public.
• Strong communication skills and ability to remain accessible and responsive to the public.
• Background investigation and pre-employment physical required.

Nice To Haves

• Trade license or certification in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and oversee the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Town’s building maintenance division.
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of Town-owned buildings.
• Manage contracts and relationships with outside vendors providing building maintenance services.
• Coordinate small to medium-sized building renovations, repairs, and improvement projects.
• Manage the division using considerable independent judgment.
• Maintain and continuously improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of building operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, department heads, vendors, and members of the public.
• Remain accessible and responsive to the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager