7H62
PAY RANGE: N20
(General)
(Thermal Plant)
This is supervisory building maintenance work directing a department's building maintenance and repair program. Employees in this class in the General Specialty supervise through subordinate trades supervisors, skilled, semi-skilled and full performance trades workers in performing a variety of building and grounds maintenance and repair functions. Employees in the Thermal Plant specialty supervise, through subordinate trades supervisors, the operations and maintenance functions of the Philadelphia International Airports three thermal plants. Work in both specialties includes planning, assigning, coordinating and reviewing the work of these crews; preparing specifications for maintenance, repair and alteration contracts; and advising administrative superiors on maintenance and construction projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative, engineering or technical superior.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
BOTH SPECIALTIES
Plans, assigns, reviews, and coordinates through subordinate trades supervisors the work of skilled, semi-skilled and trades workers; assigns priorities to work projects and activities; prepares periodic schedules for preventive maintenance; gives special instructions as needed; inspects work sites to determine size and composition of work crews; analyzes and evaluates performance in relationship to established timetables and departmental and trades standards.
Reviews maintenance work orders for feasibility; estimates timetables, materials and costs for work projects; discusses with appropriate staff members work proposals, alternative recommendations, modifications and/or problem resolutions; prepares annual budgetary requirements; arranges for repair work to be performed by central building service agency or contractors; may prepare proposals for long term maintenance goals.
Prepares specifications for maintenance and repair service contracts; may prepare specifications for large scale projects related to the area of specialization; prepares purchase requisitions for equipment, materials and supplies; inspects work for conformance to requirements; maintains record of work planned, in progress, and completed; maintains record of material and supplies used.
Serves as technical advisor to administrative supervisor in matters concerning the skilled trades and construction.
Performs related work as required.
GENERAL SPECIALTY
Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, the work of more than two crews of skilled, semi-skilled and trades workers involved in building and mechanical services; may supervise a staff of workers providing custodial services; arranges for repair work to be performed by central building service agency.
THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY
Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, a staff of stationary engineers operating high-tonnage pressurized boilers and chillers and providing thermal plant maintenance; determines contracted service needs for thermal plant maintenance activities; confers with contractors to discuss activity, progress of maintenance or repair of thermal equipment; ensures that contracted work is completed properly in conformance with requirements, monitors and controls computerized monitoring and control systems to for thermal plant operations and related systems such as blowers throughout the Airport.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
BOTH SPECIALTIES
· the principles, practices, and techniques used in developing, implementing and revising preventive maintenance and repair programs
· the cost of labor, materials, and time necessary to complete a variety of maintenance and repair projects.
· the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in maintenance and repair activities.
· supervisory methods and techniques.
· administrative practices and procedures as they relate to a maintenance and repair program.
GENERAL SPECIALTY
the practices, methods, materials, and tools commonly used in building maintenance and repair activities
maintenance and scheduling procedures essential to the upkeep of large buildings, groups of buildings, and other structural facilities
the practices and procedures used in grounds maintenance
THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY
· equipment used in the primary and secondary distribution of the steam, heated and chilled water systems throughout the Philadelphia International Airport and its three thermal plants
· operating parameters and procedures for large boilers (over 500 boiler HP), large chillers (over 1200 tons), pumps, valves, cooling towers, control and power equipment Airport wide
· principles, practices and techniques of installation, maintenance, repair and operation of thermal plant machinery and equipment in a large hub international airport
· chemical and physical processes used in the treatment of water used in closed circuit heating and cooling systems
· operations involved in troubleshooting, repairing and replacing digital, analog and pneumatic monitoring and control systems
ABILITY TO:
BOTH SPECIALTIES
plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of a multi-skilled staff providing a variety of maintenance services
evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the overall maintenance program
estimate labor, materials, costs and time needed in completion of individual projects
express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
GENERAL SPECIALTY
· requisition and specify materials, tools and supplies essential to the maintenance of buildings and grounds
· interpret and utilize technical sketches and plans
THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY
· requisition and specify materials, tools and supplies essential to the maintenance of high-tonnage pressurized boiler and chiller systems
· read and interpret technical sketches, diagrams, blueprints and specifications related to the operation and maintenance of thermal plant equipment
· learn the current federal and state rules and regulations applicable to the operating and maintenance of large boilers (over 500 boiler HP) and large chillers (over 1200 tons)
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 3/20.)
EDUCATION:
BOTH SPECIALTIES
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY ONLY:
LICENSE:
Possession of a grade A Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license issued by the Philadelphia Department of License and Inspections.
Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate for proper handling of CFCs.
AND
GENERAL SPECIALTY
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Four years of experience in the trades commonly used in building maintenance.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of building maintenance trades experience at the group leader level.
THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Four years of experience in operating and maintaining high-tonnage pressurized boilers and chillers or primary heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment in a commercial or industrial facility.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience at the supervisory or group leader level directing a group of skilled employees engaged in operating and maintaining primary heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and auxiliary components at an airport or a large commercial or industrial facility
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
City of Philadelphia classes that typically meet the specific experience requirements for the Thermal Plant Specialty Only:
Stationary Engineer Group Leader (7E37)
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
BOTH SPECIALTIES
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1 if required by work assignment.
THERMAL PLANT SPECIALTY ONLY
Possession of a grade A Steam Boiler, Stationary and Refrigeration Engineer license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections at the time of application, appointment, and during tenure as a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1.
Possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate for proper handling of CFCs at the time of application, appointment and during tenure as a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1.
Class Established 1/53
Spec. Revision 7/85
Change in Pay Rate:
CSC - 6/19
Ad. Board - 7/19
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC 02/20
Ad. Board 03/20
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