Job Description

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Building/Grounds Maintenance

Salary

$92,369.00 - $104,711.00

Job Profile

JC-02546300-99 - State Building & Grounds Coordinator (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 3:30pm (Non-Standard Work Week)

REPOST - Previous applicants need not reapply.

Job Requisition Number

JR102297 STATE BUILDING & GROUNDS COORDINATOR (CORRECTIONS) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00134 A

Classification

State Building & Grounds Coordinator

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Correctional Division, to manage and direct comprehensive maintenance, repair and construction programs. To supervise the work of staff and institutional inmates, to carry-out preventive maintenance and construction programs/ projects within all facilities, and formulate plan-of-action reports and cost estimation on each project. To do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment; work is reviewed for conformance to department, local and state regulations, policies and standards; work must comply with bonding provisions, and all regulations and codes of the Health Department, Fire Safety, and Building Code Commission.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans and coordinates, assigns and reviews the work of maintenance and skilled trades workers; supervises and inspects the work of contractors employed by the department for construction and maintenance work.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To manage and direct a comprehensive maintenance, repair and construction programs, and personnel and operation services, which encompasses facilities occupied by D.O.A. programs.
• To be responsible for the work, or a staff engaged in the inspection of vendor’s and contractor’s work to insure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts and codes.
• To be responsible for maintenance improvements and the upkeep of buildings under the jurisdiction of the division.
• To be responsible for a comprehensive maintenance program on boilers and HVAC systems in buildings under the jurisdiction of the division.
• To review and approve building operations service contracts.
• To consult with appropriate divisional personnel for clarification and approval of vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders and contract payments.
• To assist appropriate divisional personnel in the preparation of a Capital Development Program regarding renovations, construction and maintenance repairs.
• To prepare a yearly program of scheduled projects and activities.
• To prepare cost estimates of maintenance and repair projects to comply with budgetary allotments.
• To compile data to prepare reports of completed work.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the techniques, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings; a working knowledge of construction plans and specifications; a working knowledge of fire and safety standards and codes; the ability to plan, coordinate and review the work of others; the ability to deal effectively with vendors and contractors; the ability to maintain records of renovations and repairs; the ability to make complex tabulations and arithmetic computations; the ability to prepare oral and written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited college with an associates degree in technical studies, and/or

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position responsible for the inspection of building construction and materials requiring the maintenance of fiscal and clerical records.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

As a working supervisor, practical experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of steam systems, chillers, cooling towers and plumbing infrastructure is strongly desired.

5-10 years working in the maintenance field with strong mechanical experience is preferred.

State of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity/Diversity Employer.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.