Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Administrative, supervisory, technical, and manual work in planning, design, initiating, organizing, coordinating, and managing the construction and installation, repairs and maintenance of all town facilities and structures including waterfront but excluding schools; involving long term and preliminary needs assessments, plumbing, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, painting, carpentry, masonry and related building trades; all other related work as required.
Associate degree in engineering technology or mechanical systems or facilities management with a minimum of five years relevant facilities/systems engineering/management experience. Journeyman equivalent in the trades, with three to five years related supervisory experience in the area of building maintenance. Strong technical knowledge and experience with primary building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum of Class D drivers license, CDL B or greater is preferred.
Massachusetts Supervisory Construction License desirable.
Thorough knowledge of the materials and methods of building construction and state building codes and other applicable state and local rules, regulations ordinances and bylaws.
Considerable knowledge of carpentry, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities; general knowledge of the principles and practices of carpentry, painting, plumbing, wiring and refrigeration.
Strong proven ability to supervise effectively and harmoniously with several employees engaged in a broad range of maintenance and repair activities at multiple and diverse sites.
Strong ability to prepare plans and specifications for in-house construction by department personnel, contractors, suppliers and the general public.
Strong ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill with computers.