State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Utilities) (37.5 Hour) (5567TC)

$36.00-$47.08 Hourly / $2,699.62-$3,530.54 BiWeekly /
$70,460.00-$92,147.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the University of Connecticut Utilities Shop this class is accountable for performing in one of the following ways:

  • Supervises a small crew (usually 1-5 workers) of highly skilled trades workers (Qualified Craft Workers and General Trades Workers) and skilled workers (Skilled Maintainers) but not solely Skilled Maintainers unless they are on a grounds crew and other lower level employees.
  • In large crews (6 or more workers) of highly skilled trades workers, assists the Maintenance Supervisor 2 in carrying out supervisory functions. This is appropriate only when there is a demonstrated need for a subordinate supervisory level.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

Incumbents in this classification should have full proficiency in the technical aspects of their trade area and should have on-going full-time supervisory responsibilities to include such things as completing or providing input for completing service ratings, training and motivating workers, delegating work, setting job priorities, scheduling work, inspecting work for quality and consistency with standards, and handling disciplinary action. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Maintenance Supervisor 2 or an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

  • As supervisor of a small crew, supervises the work of Qualified Craft Workers and other employees as assigned.
  • As assistant to a Maintenance Supervisor 2, assists in supervising a large crew of Qualified Craft Workers and other employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans crew work; 
  • Establishes and maintains crew procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Performs some of the more skilled duties involved; 
  • May estimate time, skills and material needed for proposed repairs or improvements; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and national codes and regulations;
    • modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical title of the class; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communications skills; 
    • in performing technical duties of the class; 
  • Ability to
    • read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Qualified Craft Worker.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain of appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a license as an Unlimited Journeyperson or in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and to risk of injury from equipment.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces this existing specification for the class of Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Utilities) (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group TC 22 approved effective July 10, 2015. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-088

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/27/2023
CLASS: 5567TC; REV: 5/19/2023;