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JOB SPECIFICATON


MT MULTI TRADES SUPERVISOR III

Class Code: FLSA Code: N/E (Non-Exempt)

PayRange: 14

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides administrative and technicalsupervision of the general and daily operations of one or more largemulti trades work teams involved in a combination of structural,higher graded mechanical, and electrical trades work. Incumbents atthis level supervise Trades Chiefs and/or Trades Supervisors and donot regularly perform trades work.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  1. Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the technical maintenancework and installation services rendered by unskilled,semi-skilled, and skilled workers assigned to multi trade workteam(s).
  1. Supervises and trains assigned personnel. Performs on-the-jobtraining and participates in performance management process.
  1. Assists in budget projections, budget preparation anddepartmental planning for area of responsibility.
  1. Recommends and oversees internal operating procedures.
  1. Reviews work orders; determines work priority and makesappropriate personnel assignments; makes recommendationsregarding work that falls outside the scope of the shop andsuggests alternatives for timely and appropriate completion.
  1. Ensures adequate supplies, materials, and equipment aremaintained for area(s); initiates and/or prepares documentationrelated to purchase transactions; recommends and supervisesvendors; oversees the ordering process.

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  1. Performs estimates of time, labor, and materials to be used onassigned projects. Prepares contractual specifications forconstruction, renovation, or overhaul work to be done by outsidecontractors.
  1. Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports and analysesreflecting daily operations and project status.
  1. Inspects shop and work areas for adherence to safety, sanitary,and security regulations. Ensures area meets establishedstandards.
  1. Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to tradestandards and contract specifications.
  1. Troubleshoots problems and performs maintenance repairs.
  1. Operates and ensures operational readiness and safety of thetools and equipment of the trade(s). Repairs and/or directs therepair of machinery and equipment using hand and power tools,precision measuring devices and testing instruments.

Note:

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specificduties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Eight years progressively responsible experience in thetrade(s) where assigned to include at least five years in a lead orsupervisory capacity.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques ofthe trade(s) where assigned; of the OSHA regulations related to thetrade(s) area. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the practicalapplication of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanics as used inmaintenance work; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weightsand the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios andproportions; of the principles of supervision in the maintenancetrades. Skill in the care and storage of equipment and supplies usedin the area(s) where assigned; in the use and maintenance of the toolsand equipment of the trade(s) where assigned; in reading,interpreting, and

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working from blueprints, schematics, drawings, andspecifications. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting; to supervise and train skilled and unskilled employees inassigned trade(s) work; to plan and organize maintenance work; todetermine sufficiency of cost estimates prepared by others; to preparespecifications for tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; toprepare summaries and reports; to work in, on, around, over and underfixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding;to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert forceup to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls onmachinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritatingenvironments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperatureconditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additionalrelated experience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of thework of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiriesand/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's licensemay be required. Employees in this job class may be required to betrained to work with asbestos. Employees in this job class assigned towork with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve andmaintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.