STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: PLANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER IV
Class Code: 6984-24
Date Established: 07-01-66
Occupational Code: 5-3-1
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To supervise and coordinate the
technical maintenance operations of a large institution, building facilities,
utility plant or wastewater treatment plant.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Supervises and
coordinates the work of Building Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Mechanics
and subordinate Plant Maintenance Engineers as well as various trade foremen
performing maintenance and repairs on state grounds, plants, buildings,
utilities and equipment; assures compliance with federal, state and local
standards.
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Supervises all
building, electrical and mechanical maintenance, assigns trades workers,
laborers and mechanics to maintenance projects and reviews work projects for
adherence to plan specifications and technical trades standards.
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Prepares preliminary
sketches for maintenance construction projects, and directs their completion.
·
Develops conceptual
plans for repair, maintenance or construction projects and prepares written
justification for these projects.
·
Estimates annual and
special budgetary requirements for the maintenance department and plant
operations and supervises the issuance of equipment, supplies and materials to
be used in building maintenance and plant operation activities.
·
Coordinates
construction and maintenance projects with agency consultative staff.
·
Attends job
conferences on construction projects and reviews completed structures for
adherence to specifications and design.
·
Prepares cost quotes
or estimates for maintenance work orders.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and
interpreting data, policy and procedures OR in using equipment in order to
arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires knowledge of business
practices and procedures or technical training in a craft or trade, including
working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a variety of
practical situations.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving
direct service objectives by assessing agency service needs and making
preliminary recommendations for the development of alternative short-term
program policies or procedures.
Errors at this level result in incomplete assessments or misleading
recommendations causing a disruption of agency programs or policies.
Supervision: Requires direct supervision of programs
or of employees doing work which differs from the supervisor, including
disciplining employees, solving personnel problems, recommending hiring and
terminating employees, and developing work methods. The supervisor in this position manages a working unit or
section with responsibility for employee performance appraisal.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires summarizing data, preparing
reports and making recommendations based on findings which contribute to
solving problems and achieving work objectives. This level also requires presenting information for use by
administrative-level managers in making decisions.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific
thinking. This level also requires
planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on
available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires objective assessment in
analyzing and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic
review and in making decisions according to established technical, professional
or administrative standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree from a recognized
college or technical school with major study in engineering or buildings
trades, specializing in the maintenance and repair or construction of buildings
or facilities. Each additional
year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required
work experience.
Experience: Seven years' experience in the
maintenance and repair, or construction of buildings or facilities, including
four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Each additional year of approved work
experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Possession of a valid NH driver's
license and/or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and
techniques of maintenance and construction trades including plumbing,
carpentry, masonry, electrical, painting and steamfitting. Thorough knowledge of the codes,
statues and regulations governing the maintenance and construction trades and
the operation of high and low pressure steamheating and utility equipment. Considerable knowledge of the
occupational hazards and safety precautions in the mechanical, electrical and
building trades and of high and low pressure steamheating and utility
equipment. Knowledge of the
practices and techniques of high and low pressure steamheating plant operations
and maintenance. Knowledge of the
operation, maintenance and repair of electrical, sewerage disposal, water
treatment, air conditioning and refrigeration plants and systems. Knowledge of the preparation and
interpretation of schematic drawings and plot plans. Ability to schedule and supervise the work and training of
trades and plant operation personnel.
Ability to construct and interpret basic plans, sketches and
drawings. Ability to maintain
accurate and current records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, contractors and the public.
Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties
and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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