Supervising Maintenance Mechanic

Supervising Maintenance Mechanic – Position #51004915 - Permanent

Various Buildings / Various Shifts

Starting Annual Salary: $62,419 (CSEA Job grade 11)

The Erie County Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds Division is seeking an individual for a position that involves supervising and performing repair and maintenance activities involving County buildings or sewerage facilities and equipment. The incumbent performs a wide range of maintenance supervising activities and may assist in the performance of maintenance and repair work. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative, technical or professional employee of higher rank. Extensive supervision is exercised over lower level technical, supervisory and maintenance staff. Does related work as required.

• Supervises the maintenance and repair work of County buildings and equipment, including installations of mechanical equipment, replacements, masonry, building, plumbing, electrical, steam fitting, plastering and painting work;
• Assists with the planning of projects with supervisor, supervises skilled and non-skilled workers;
• Assigns workers;
• Issues supplies and equipment;
• Makes inspections and reviews work for standards of performance and for conformance with safety regulations;
• Maintains records of personnel;
• Requisitions supplies;
• Confers with vendors and salesmen on supplies and equipment;
• Estimates time and material costs;
• Contacts supervisor on major repairs and recommendations;
• Participates in the work of skilled labor in the care and maintenance of building and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

A.) Completion of 60 semester credit hours from a college or university with a major in building or sewer construction technology or related field and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings or sewerage facilities and equipment; or:

B.) Graduation from a vocational high school with courses relating to electrical or mechanical repairs and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings or sewerage facilities and equipment; or:

C.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings or sewerage facilities and equipment.

In addition, ALL candidates must possess a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, at least one (1) year of which involved building or sewerage facilities and equipment maintenance and/or repair activities.

NOTE 1: Completion of specialized post-high school training and education related to employee supervision may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required non-specialized supervisory experience but may not be substituted for the required building or sewerage facility maintenance and/or repair supervisory experience.

NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

  A criminal background investigation will be conducted on applicants prior to hire

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates may forward an original application by May 3, 2024 to:

Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk

95 Franklin Street - Rm. 604

Buffalo, New York 14202

Tina.Bakowski@erie.gov

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.