St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Plant Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Services                   SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Facilities/Skilled Trades  LEVEL: 4

BASIC FUNCTION:

Identify and understand the long-term and short-term maintenance and repair tasks necessary to keep all campus physical plant assets in good working order, promoting longevity and efficiency. Maintain knowledge of up-to-date maintenance and repair methods by continually utilizing technical research tools and training, as an adjunct to prior experience and training. Utilize campus Facilities staff to accomplish maintenance goals by providing professional supervision, leadership and customer service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Supervises and participates in the work of maintaining the college facilities.

v      Coordinates the work flow to ensure schedules and productivity are achieved.

v      Prepares preliminary budget and tracks spending for Facilities Services.

v      Recommends hiring, training, for those under immediate supervision.

v      Performs evaluations and disciplinary action on employee performance.

v      Studies work flow and recommends procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

v      Establishes work schedules and assigns employees to tasks.

v      Maintains records for both personnel and equipment assigned.

v      Plans, schedules and performs follow-up work assignments for trades workers.

v      Provides assistance in work planning, technical problem resolution, work scheduling, cost analysis, and material requirements.

v      Trains and directs personnel in various trades skills.

v      Coordinates, Interacts and Attends all meetings involving Facilities, keeping the provost informed of issues concerning the campus or site.

v      Performs maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation / air conditioning, building controls, plumbing and electrical systems as required.

v      Performs related duties as required.

 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. The successful completion of two (2) years of verifiable formal training in any one of the Construction Trades. Vocational, Military, or Indentured Apprentice may be substituted for the experience requirement. College level courses in Supervision and Management preferred. Class "D" Driver's License (CDL). Must be EPA certified to handle refrigerants (Universal).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Fifteen (15) years experience in the building trades, or Ten (10) years experience in the building trades and a verifiable journeymen Credential in one of the construction trades, or Five years experience in the building trades and a Florida State or County Contractors License in one of the Construction trades. Experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. Five (5) years Supervisory experience in the Construction / Building Management Industry.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Construction knowledge in the air conditioning/heating, plumbing and electrical trades. Knowledge of various controls and commercial / industrial building maintenance. Ability to climb ladders and lift heavy objects. Skill in reading comprehension and basic mathematics. Supervisory skills to include working with and dealing with personnel Issues.

Revised: 8/02

Updated Salary Schedule  7/2005