Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds (HELPS)

Dutchess BOCES; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES in New York is seeking a Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds to lead the maintenance and operation of municipal buildings and grounds. This 1.0 FTE role requires coordinating a team, applying independent judgment, and ensuring safe, efficient facilities management.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting, with responsibilities spanning snow/ice control, landscaping, and repairs while ensuring compliance with safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or 5 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience in general building maintenance and building trades.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates with staff in maintenance and operation of buildings and grounds.
• Participates in selecting and developing subordinate staff.
• Develops and manages a preventive maintenance program.
• Inspects buildings and grounds, heating plants and hazard equipment.
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends repairs or replacements.
• Prepares plans, specs and cost estimates for repair projects.
• Prepares budgets and justifications for maintenance operations.
• Directs snow/ice control, landscaping and athletic facility maintenance.
• Prepares reports and attends required meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Building maintenance knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Education

Associate's degree in Building Science, Engineering or related field

5 years of experience in building maintenance with supervisory experience

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy

SUPERVISOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS (HELPS)

(1.0 FTE)

LOCATION(S): Facilities and Operations

Distinguishing Features Of The Class This is important supervisory work involving responsibility for efficient and high-quality maintenance work in buildings and grounds. This person has charge of and performs a variety of tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings and property. Work is performed according to general practices, policies and objectives outlined by administration, but the use of a considerable amount of independent judgment is required in the organization of work and in the planning and directing of others.

Typical Work Activities

• Directs, supervises and participates with assigned staff in the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of municipal buildings and grounds;
• Participates in the selection, training and development of subordinate staff;
• Develops, schedules and manages a preventive maintenance program designed to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment in safe operating condition;
• Makes periodic inspections of buildings and grounds, especially heating plants and special hazard equipment;
• Identifies and reports mechanical and structural deficiencies and the need for repair or replacement;
• Investigates and reports on damage to buildings with recommendations for repair and preventative maintenance;
• Prepares preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimates of assigned repair and alteration projects;
• Prepares maintenance and operation budgets and justifications;
• Directs snow and ice control activities, tree and decorative planting and pruning, athletic field and swimming pool maintenance;
• Prepares reports and attends meetings as required.

Characteristics

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

Good knowledge of practices, processes, tools and materials used in maintenance of buildings, mechanical, electrical and sanitary equipment; skill and aptitude as a general mechanic; ability to carry out detailed instructions; good knowledge of budgeting practices and procedures; working knowledge of safety practices in construction and maintenance; ability to draw up materials specifications; ability to read blueprints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to prepare oral and written reports; ability to analyze and develop solutions for building maintenance problems; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma PLUS:

• EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Building Science, Engineering or related field AND three (3) years of experience in general building maintenance and/or building trades work, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;
• OR: (B) Five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and/or building trades work, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;
• OR: (C) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

This is a competitive Civil Service position and requires the applicant to be reachable on the future Dutchess County Human Resources Certification Eligible List.

GRADE LEVEL: N/A

START DATE: On or after 9/10/2026; pending Board approval of candidate

SALARY: $90,000- $105,000