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Rockland County Sewer District No. 1 is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Maintenance Department.. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.

This is primarily administrative and technical work which involves responsibility for assisting the Director of Plant Facilities in the planning, administering and directing of a comprehensive program of maintenance for buildings, equipment and vehicle maintenance within a large building or building complex.  In addition, the incumbent of this position will act for and in place of the Director of Plant Facilities in his absence in all matters except those requiring a professional engineer.  Supervision is exercised over a number of technical and maintenance employees and general supervision received from the Director of Plant Facilities.  Does related work as required.

Candidates must possess good knowledge of methods and materials used in small and moderate-sized construction projects; good knowledge of maintenance methods and materials; good knowledge of the operation of a large building plant and equipment utilized in such operation, including and Energy Management System; good knowledge of sub-professional engineering principles and practices, particularly as applied to operation and maintenance methods and materials; good knowledge of supervisory techniques; good knowledge of computer programs related to building maintenance*; ability to prepare, read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written materials.

Provides day-to-day supervision to plant maintenance and/or Division Supervisors; Troubleshoots   personnel and work problems, presents progress/complications to Director of Plant Facilities as appropriate; Analyzes needs for major capital improvements and/or renovations to the plant (e.g. buildings and grounds, pump stations, etc.) and makes effective recommendations of need and priorities for same; Makes field measurements, estimates costs, and prepares detailed specifications for public bidding by heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, plumbing, electrical, concrete, etc. contractors as appropriate; Provides project supervision to contractors during work project; Schedules, coordinates, and gives field supervision to those renovations and improvements performed by in-house staff; Meets with contractors, representatives of other departments, company representatives, etc. to describe needs, give and/or receive technical information, resolve problems, etc.; Provides necessary follow-up with letters, memoranda, phone calls, etc.; Performs design work and writes specifications for energy conservation projects such as building temperature, ventilation and electrical equipment control systems; Prepares preliminary budget for Director’s review and maintains budgetary controls, as required; Reviews purchase requisitions, oversees monies expended and accounts balance and reports progress and problems to Director; Assesses needs and orders materials, supplies and contract services for ongoing division operations; Acts for the Director in his absence in all matters not requiring a professional engineer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or comparable curriculum, and three (3) years of technical, supervisory, administrative or managerial experience in plant facilities maintenance; or
• An Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable curriculum and six (6) years of experience as outlined above.

Note:  Two (2) years of experience which substantially involved supervising, administering or managing plant facilities or related may be substituted for the specialized Bachelor’s degree requirement.

Other Requirements and Information:

• Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license appropriate to the kind and size of vehicle to be driven.
• Pre-employment medical examination and medical clearance for the use of respiratory equipment.
• Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.

Salary and Benefits:

• $108,247.00 Annual Salary
• 40 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email langanj@co.rockland.ny.us with your resume or application or by mail to Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, 4 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, Attn: Jean Langan

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.