Building Maintenance Crew Leader chez the Town of West Hartford

Friday, October 24, at 11:59 p.m.                                                                    $34.30 – $37.88 per hour

• Serves as an assistant to the Facilities Services management team or their designee, aiding in the planning, organizing, scheduling, overseeing and reviewing of work projects;  Keeps management advised of program activities;
• Coordinates, directs, and participates in activities of crews engaged in building maintenance functions including distribution of work assignments and performance management;
• Resolves issues within scope of authority;
• Orients, trains and coaches building maintenance employees on proper building maintenance methods and practices;
• Provides input to employee performance evaluations;
• Meets with Facility Supervisors to determine maintenance needs and resolves complaints as required;
• Provides information to the public regarding scheduled meetings, special events, etc.  Coordinates facility arrangements for special meetings and events;
• Researches information/data concerning maintenance equipment and/or supply expenses for budgeting purposes;
• Researches and makes recommendations on management issues;
• Recommends procedural changes to increase program efficiency;
• Maintains HVAC systems in Town facilities;

• Performs administrative duties including purchasing supplies and materials, recording scheduled and completed work, attendance records, and quality assurance forms.  Completes and submits required program reports and paperwork;
• Receives and accounts for building maintenance and/or facilities services supplies and equipment;
• Operates, inspects, maintains equipment used in department operations;
• Conducts regular building maintenance inspections of Town facilities to ensure systems are properly maintained and operational, to identify potential maintenance issues, and to assure scheduled tasks are completed daily.
• Assures compliance with safety regulations and monitors the use of safety precautions, equipment and techniques.  Ensures the proper use of personal protection equipment where necessary;
• Performs job duties in the work environment described above;

• Assists skilled trade crews with assignments by performing minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting work.
• Performs general seasonal maintenance work in and around Town facilities including plowing and shoveling snow;
• Promotes a customer orientation in work groups;
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of facility maintenance practices, methods, and materials.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and practical electricity applications.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in operating department equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to supervise, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to compile records and reports.
• Ability to orient and train others in the use of equipment and other phases of department operation.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate, perform routine maintenance and service of department vehicles and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work under conditions of personal hazard arising from the nature of tools, products, and equipment used.
• Ability to perform physical tasks which involve lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of supplies, furniture, and equipment.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous laboring tasks under varying conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, other Town representatives, subordinates and the general public
• Ability to utilize various technology including email, work order system, HVAC direct digital controls, word, processing, spreadsheet and other associated applications.