Prison Maintenance Group Leader 1 (S)

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

7Q36
PRISON MAINTENANCE GROUP LEADER I

Specialties
( Carpentry ) ( Masonry ) ( Painting ) ( Roofing ) ( Stationary Engineering )

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is supervisory trades work directing the activities of a crew of Prison Trades Worker I's in the Philadelphia Prisons in an area of specialization. Employees in this class direct trades workers skilled in the use of tools and equipment to perform various maintenance and repair tasks. Work is distinguished from that of generic supervisory trades classes by the responsibility for supervising prison trades workers who are responsible for the custody and instruction of a small group of inmates.

Work is performed under the supervision of a maintenance superior and requires occasional moderate physical effort.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

the position must be responsible for supervising a staff of full performance level Prison Trades Workers I's in an area of specialization.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

ALL SPECIALTIES

Receives requests for maintenance and repair work; evaluates and determines the extent and type of maintenance and repair work necessary; estimates the time, personnel, materials and tools required for job completion; prioritizes work and issues assignments to subordinates in an efficient and coordinated manner; inspects work in progress and completed to ensure proper performance; points out problems and discrepancies in work and instructs on corrective measures; ensures work is performed under safe working conditions; trains and/or ensures the training of newly hired and inexperienced employees in trade practices and standards.
Maintains adequate supply stock and prepares and issues purchase requisitions for needed equipment, materials and supplies; prepares supply and equipment specifications; obtains prices from vendors who can supply needed parts; monitors requirements contracts with vendors supplying materials; ensures vendors adhere to contract requirements and that expenditures for materials do no exceed budgetary allotments; receives and distributes materials and supplies needed to complete projects.
Oversees the work of subordinate trades workers who are responsible for the work activities of inmate laborers; ensures subordinates instruct inmates in aspects of the trade specialty; ensures the maintenance of discipline over prison inmates.
Performs related work as required.
CARPENTRY SPECIALTY
MASONRY SPECIALTY
PAINTING SPECIALTY
ROOFING SPECIALTY
STATIONARY ENGINEERING SPECIALTY

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

the methods, materials, tools and practices of the designated trades specialty.
the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the designated trades specialty.
the methods of erecting and using scaffolding, ladders and other positioning devices for the Carpentry, Masonry and Painting specialties.
the methods, tools and practices used in the replacement of glass panes for the Carpentry and Painting specialties.

SKILL IN:

mixing paints and stains, and matching and blending colors for the Painting specialty.
the application of paints and other finishes with a brush, roller or spray gun for the Painting specialty.
the care and use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the designated trades specialty.

ABILITY TO:

supervise the work of a group of full performance trades workers and helpers.
understand and follow oral and written instructions including diagrams, plans and blueprints.
make estimates of work, time and materials.
establish and maintain effective working relationships with prison officials and associates.
project needs and to procure tools, equipment and materials in order to assure continuity of work.
keep records and prepare work reports.
work in a prison environment.
supervise the work of prison inmates.
erect and work from building frames and scaffolding for the Carpentry, Masonry and Painting specialties.

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 11/1992.)

EDUCATION

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four years of trades experience in the area of specialization.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience in the area of specialization at the full performance level.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience described above.

NOTE: Training in a post high school approved trade school curriculum in the designated specialty area for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year can be equated on a month by month basis for the general experience requirement.

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

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 if required by work assignment.
Possession of grade "A" stationary engineer's license issued by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Stationary Engineering Group Leader.

PAY RANGE: 48
Class Established:
CSC - 3/1989 ; Ad Board - 4/1989

Spec. Revision:
CSC - 1/1994 ; Ad Board - 4/1994

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END OF JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION - 7Q36

7Q36PRISON MAINTENANCE GROUP LEADER I

7Q36
PRISON MAINTENANCE GROUP LEADER I