Assistant Maintenance Superintendent (Local Govt.) - Bethlehem Housing Authority

State of Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

Are you looking to use your proven maintenance skills in a leadership role? Consider the exciting opportunity of becoming an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor for Bethlehem Housing Authority. This position encompasses both administrative and technical work directing a complex program of building maintenance and heating and utility operations for the housing authority. If you would like to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment, Bethlehem Housing Authority is looking for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As the Assistant Maintenance Superintendent, you will oversee fifteen maintenance employees and three administrative staff in the CSS department. An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the maintenance superintendent in planning, supervising and coordinating maintenance and repair operations. Major emphasis of the work is directing and coordinating the functions of building maintenance, grounds keeping and heating plan operation. You will have the opportunity to oversee the acquisition and distribution of the fiscal, material and manpower resources to provide for preventive, operational, and emergency plant maintenance. Communication is key as you will interact with vendors, contractors and other departments in addition to responding to inquiries or complaints from the public or other agencies.

Other duties to include but not limited to:

Assigning tasks to staff, monitoring performance and providing training
Ensuring work is performed in accordance with safety regulation and quality standards
Maintaining records related to equipment, maintenance schedules, staff attendance, and work completed
Preparing reports and assisting in the development of budgets

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of experience in the maintenance and repair or construction of buildings or facilities.
College or technical school study with major emphasis on mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or the engineering or construction technologies may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required non-supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh/Northampton County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh/Northampton County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ....

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

How many years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair or construction of buildings or facilities do you possess?

4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

How much college or technical school coursework with major emphasis on mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or the engineering or construction technologies have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISES/ADMINISTERS A BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Supervises and/or administers a building maintenance program of structures and utility services maintenance, repair and construction, with responsibility for work in a variety of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and sanitary systems, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and similar trades related to buildings and their systems. Duties include assigning workers; training or solving work problems; enforcing rules; participating in hiring, firing and disciplining; handling grievances; checking work; and keeping time.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience supervising individuals performing this work behavior or administering a building maintenance program for several commercial buildings including responsibility for building maintenance and utility services.
B. I have experience performing a variety of construction, maintenance and repair functions which include several trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and painting.
C. I have journey-level experience performing one trade.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience supervising/administering a building maintenance program
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to post high school training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicted you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS AND/OR ADMINISTERS A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Develops, implements, and/or administers a program of preventative maintenance for buildings, grounds and related equipment. Determines maintenance standards and time schedules; develops and supervises keeping of equipment maintenance records; and monitors the on-going program through reports and inspections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience developing, implementing, or administering a preventative maintenance program for commercial buildings, grounds and related equipment which includes determining maintenance standards, time schedules, keeping of equipment maintenance records and monitoring the program through reports and inspections.
B. I have experience supervising individuals involved in a preventative maintenance program including responsibility to see that all aspects of the program are done on a timely and routine basis.
C. I have experience performing preventative maintenance activities.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience developing, implementing or administering a preventative maintenance program
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SUPERVISES/ADMINISTERS A PROGRAM OF JANITORIAL SERVICES, GROUNDSKEEPING, SAFETY AND PERSONAL SECURITY

Supervises/administers a program of janitorial services, grounds keeping, safety and personal security. Includes responsibility for neatness and cleanliness of buildings and grounds, vandalism/graffiti mitigation, elimination of safety hazards, and the maintenance of a safe environment for persons and property by changing locks, key control, and the prevention of unauthorized access to buildings.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience supervising/administering a program of janitorial services, grounds keeping, and safety and personal security which includes responsibility for neatness and cleanliness of commercial buildings and grounds, vandalism/graffiti mitigation, elimination of safety hazards, and the maintenance of a safe environment for persons and property.
B. I have experience being responsible for janitorial services, grounds keeping, or for safety/personal security/elimination of safety hazards for commercial buildings.
C. I have experience being responsible for janitorial services, grounds keeping, or for safety/personal security/elimination of safety hazards for any building.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience supervising/administering a program of janitorial services, grounds keeping, and safety and personal security
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REQUISITIONS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Requisitions materials and supplies for the building and grounds maintenance program and related activities. Authorizes requisitioning documents; controls issuance of equipment, tools, materials, and supplies; and insures maintenance of adequate inventories and the keeping of inventory and use records.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience being responsible for requisitioning materials for a complete commercial buildings and grounds maintenance program including authorizing requisitioning documents controlling issuance of equipment, tools, materials and supplies and insuring adequate inventories of necessary maintenance/grounds keeping supplies.
B. I have experience being responsible for one activity such as requisitioning materials or controlling issuance of tools or equipment for a buildings and grounds maintenance program.
C. I have experience requesting/being responsible for supplies for my own use in maintaining buildings/grounds.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience requisitioning materials and supplies for a building and grounds maintenance program
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PLANS AND COORDINATES CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Plans and coordinates construction or rehabilitation projects for buildings and grounds. Includes participating in preparing or reviewing specifications, sketches and basic plans; estimating labor and material costs; negotiating with contractors and suppliers; seeking and recommending successful bidders; monitoring work in progress; and participating in final acceptance.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience planning and coordinating large scale, commercial construction or rehabilitation projects for buildings and grounds which includes participating in preparing or reviewing specifications, sketches and basic plans; estimating labor and material costs; negotiating with contractors and suppliers; seeking and recommending successful bidders; monitoring work in progress; and participating in final acceptance.
B. I have experience performing this work behavior as above for small scale or residential construction or rehabilitation projects such as room additions, patios, decks, etc.
C. I have experience performing activities associated with this work behavior as above for small scale projects.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience planning and coordinating construction or rehabilitation projects for buildings and grounds
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - ESTIMATES ANNUAL AND SPECIAL BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

Estimates annual and special budgetary requirements for building and grounds maintenance and construction projects and programs. Includes review of prior budgets; estimating projected costs and emergency needs; determining priorities through consultation with management; and providing formal input into budget documents.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience estimating annual and special budgetary requirements for large scale, commercial building and grounds maintenance and construction projects and programs which includes reviewing prior budgets, estimating projected costs and emergency needs, determining priorities through consultation with management, and providing formal input into budget documents.
B. I have experience performing this work behavior as above for small scale building and grounds maintenance and construction projects such as room additions, patios, decks, etc.
C. I have experience performing activities associated with this work behavior as above for small scale projects.
D. I have successfully completed post high school level training related to this work behavior.
E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.