Project Lead Maintainer

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES seeks a skilled trades professional to support large-scale renovation and maintenance across its facilities. The role involves performing and supervising diverse tasks in building trades, with a focus on installations, renovations, and safety best practices.

Must have eight years of relevant experience and be able to read sketches and blueprints. This Civil Service position emphasizes hands-on leadership and adherence to contract terms.

Qualifications

• Completion of eighth-grade education is required.
• Eight years of experience in building maintenance, repair, or interior renovation.
• Graduation from a vocational or trade school may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical equipment including transformers, panels, wires and fixtures.
• Install HVAC equipment (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning).
• Install ceilings, walls, floors, doors, windows and moldings.
• Install equipment in occupational education areas.
• Install fire alarm systems.
• Operate pneumatic drill and manage underground utilities; pour and repair concrete floors.
• Supervise a small crew of Project Maintainers as needed.
• Disconnect and dispose of existing electrical, heating and plumbing equipment.
• Demolish interior walls, ceilings and flooring materials.
• Operate a forklift to unload and store materials.
• Spackle and paint walls and ceilings.

Skills

Building trades

Safety awareness

Tool handling

Blueprints & plans

Supervisory ability

Motorized equipment operation

Education

Completion of eighth-grade education

Tools

Forklift operation

Pneumatic drill

Concrete/masonry tools

Job description

• 5. Installs fire alarm systems.

This position is a non-competitive Civil Service position.

General Statement Of Duties

Performs, and may supervise a variety of highly skilled tasks involved in large-scale building renovation and maintenance activities for BOCES; performs related duties as required.

Complexity Of Duties

Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment and considerable skill in performing a variety of activities in several building trades, and the incumbent may supervise a small crew of Project Maintainers. Incumbents perform renovation duties, at the journey level, for a minimum of fifty percent of the normal work time.

Typical Duties

• 1. Installs all electrical equipment, such as transformers, panels, wires, and fixtures.
• 2. Installs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• 3. Installs entire ceilings, walls, floors, doors, windows, and moldings.
• 4. Installs various equipment in occupational education areas.
• 5. Installs fire alarm systems.
• 6. Operates pneumatic drill to break up concrete floors; buries and installs various underground lines from point of entry; mixes and pours cement to repair floors.
• 7. Supervises a small crew of Project Maintainers, as required.
• 8. Disconnects and disposes of all existing electrical, heating, and plumbing equipment.
• 9. Demolishes and disposes of existing interior walls, ceilings, and flooring materials.
• 10. Operates fork lift to unload and store materials and supplies.
• 11. Spackles and paints walls and ceilings.
• Performs general maintenance work and laboring tasks, as required.
• ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the building trades.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to the work.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform large-scale renovation work that encompasses installation activities in several building trades.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to work from sketches, plans, and blueprints.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance and laboring activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of eighth-grade education

Training and Experience:

Eight years of satisfactory experience performing specialized and/or general building maintenance and repair, and/or interior building renovation work.

NOTE: Graduation from a vocational or trade school may be substituted for two years of the required work experience outlined above.

Salary

As per contract.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.