Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor (Public Works)

SALARY: $36.00/Hour

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time

ISSUE DATE: 11/14/25

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 12/01/25

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 12/02/25

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga,

Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain

residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final

earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under

section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality

or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must

then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

This is a full-time hourly position in the Town of Lansing's DPW Department. The position duties and responsibilities will include

oversight of all Town-owned buildings and structures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate's Degree in

engineering technology, construction management or technology, facilities management or related degree AND three years of

full-time paid(or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience in facilities, buildings or plant maintenance and/or

construction, and some supervisory experience or training; OR

b) Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND five years of full-time paid (or the

equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience in facilities, buildings or plant maintenance and/or construction and some

supervisory experience or training;; OR

c) Possession of a certificate of completion in construction technology from an accredited trade or technical school that provides

instruction in the fields of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or construction technology AND five years of full-time paid (or

the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience in facilities, buildings or plant maintenance and/or construction and some

supervisory experience or training;; OR

d) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in a), b) or c) above.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must possess a valid NYS Driver's license to operate a motor vehicle at the time of application and maintain such

license for the duration of employment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a skilled working and coordination supervisory position responsible for the efficient and economical operation of

municipal buildings and infrastructure, grounds, equipment, security and cleaning. Work is performed under the general direction

of the General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures allowing

wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment on carrying out the details of the work. Depending on location supervision

may be exercised over staff assigned, cleaners, contractors and consultants. The incumbent will perform all related duties as

required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists the General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent with planning and scheduling preventive

maintenance and repairs for buildings and equipment, parks, water and sewer infrastructure;

• Compiles and details all maintenance and repair tasks, determines work priorities, distributes workload, oversees and

inspects work performed by assigned staff;

• Conducts periodic inspection of the condition of buildings, water and sewer infrastructure and equipment to ascertain

maintenance needs and makes recommendations for improvement;

• Assists the General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent with preparing work schedules and estimates of

cost, material, equipment and resources for maintenance and repair projects;

• Assists the General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent with coordinating and inspecting work performed

by private contractors hired by the municipality, including cleaning and security services;

• Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials in accordance with prescribed procedures and maintains inventory

records of maintenance supplies and equipment;

• Maintains records of maintenance and repair projects including labor, material and equipment costs and quantities;
• Supervises and assists in building, water and sewer infrastructure and grounds maintenance activities including but not

limited to mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, snow and ice removal, painting, carpentry, HVAC and electrical repairs,

plumbing and general maintenance;

• Communicates with department heads and other employees concerning maintenance activities to be performed;
• Provides information on maintenance work to be performed and assists in the preparation of an annual budget for all

maintenance activities;

• Assists the General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent in preparing a variety of computer generated

narrative, numerical, and graphical reports on work performed or proposed;

• Assists with interviewing perspective new employees and assists with recommendations on the hiring of temporary and

permanent employees;

• Assists with selection of contractors and consultants through required procurement processes;
• Conducts periodic preventive maintenance training and safety training for employees;
• Responds to emergency calls at facilities;
• May represent General Building Supervisor or Highway Superintendent in buildings, water and sewer infrastructure and

grounds related matters; and

• The employee will perform a variety of other related skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of historic and modern small to large-scale buildings and grounds operation and practices;
• Good knowledge of safe working practices and safety rules;
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and control systems;
• Working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of one or more of the mechanical and construction trades;
• Ability to develop and maintain preventive maintenance records, schedules, equipment repair histories, work orders, and

inventory on the computer;

• Ability to prepare cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment;
• Ability to understand and carry out difficult oral and written directions;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, architectural and site plans and specifications;
• Ability to deal with service requests promptly, courteously, and professionally;
• Ability to identify potentially hazardous conditions;
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, and problem solve situations and prescribe solutions;
• Ability to prepare reports clearly and concisely;
• Ability to get along with others;
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with Department employees, other municipal

employees and other municipalities' employees;

• Skills in planning and allocating tasks effectively;
• Skills in the operation of tools and equipment of building trades (e.g., sander, plane, router, welders equipment, drill

press, radial arm saw);

• Proficient in the use of personal computers and the ability to use spreadsheet applications;
• Good judgment, dependability, initiative and resourcefulness;
• Willingness to respond to emergencies; and
• Willingness to keep up-to-date and continuously improve knowledge and performance;
• Must be customer service oriented with an ability to maintain interpersonal relationships;
• Performs duties in a cooperative, courteous and professional manner;
• Must maintain a neat and presentable appearance appropriate for the position;
• Must practice safe driving and work habits;
• Ability to get along with others utilizing tact and courtesy;
• The employee's physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or

without reasonable accommodations.

Originally created 08/12/1986

FURTHER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Falsification of any part of the "Application for Employment" will result in disqualification.

Accepted candidates will be notified when and where to appear for the examination. If you do not receive your notice to appear at least three days before the

date of the written examination, call Tompkins County Department of Human Resources at If an application is disapproved, due notice will be

sent. This department does not make formal acknowledgment of the receipt of an application or take responsibility for non-delivery or postal delay.

Applicants must answer every question on the application form and make sure that the application is complete in all respects. Incomplete applications will

be disapproved.

ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS OR DISABLED VETERANS desiring to claim additional credit will request the Veterans Credits

application form, at any time between the date of application for examination(s) and the date of the establishment of the resulting eligible list. You must

meet the requirements set by NYS for these credits and they may be used only once. YOU MAY NOT CLAIM ADDITIONAL CREDITS AFTER THE

ELIGIBLE LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST THE VETERANS CREDIT

APPLICATION FORMS AND TO SUBMIT THESE FORMS AND ANY SUPPORTING PAPERWORK BEFORE THE ELIGIBLE LIST IS

ESTABLISHED.

Tompkins County's written examinations are prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of

Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations, which deal with the rating and review of the examinations

apply.

The duration of the eligible lists may be fixed for a minimum of one and a maximum of four years and may be extended beyond four years if there has been

a restriction against the filling of vacancies in that title.

The candidates must complete a separate "Application for Employment" for each open-competitive and/or promotional examination that the candidate is

eligible to take.

All experience required meeting the acceptable training and experience is full-time experience. (Part-time experience will be credited on a prorated basis).

Appointment from an eligible list must be made from the top three candidates willing to accept the appointment.

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of its efforts to provide employment opportunities to the physically handicapped, Tompkins

County Civil Service has adopted a rule permitting the employment of qualified physically handicapped persons without competitive examination (pursuant

to Section 55 of Civil Service Law). If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and wish to know more about this rule, please contact the

Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office.

Unless otherwise notified, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand-held, and solar or battery powered calculators. Devices with Typewriter Keyboards,

Spell Checkers, Personal Digital Assistants, Address Books, Language Translators, Dictionaries or any similar devices are prohibited. You may not bring

books or other reference materials.

CROSS-FILING - APPLYING FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS IN MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS WHEN EXAMINATIONS ARE

SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DATE: When applying for examinations across multiple jurisdictions - all of which are scheduled on the same day - you

must submit a Tompkins County Cross-Filing Form. This form must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the final filing date of the examination. On this

form, list each examination that you are taking and then tell us where you would like to sit. The purpose is to ensure that all of the test materials for the

various examinations that you are taking will be available in one location. If you do not provide the cross-filing form to us by the final filing date, we cannot

ensure that we can accommodate your desire to cross-file. If any of the examinations are State level examinations, you must sit at the State test center. You

will still need to complete the Tompkins County cross-filing form. If sitting at the State site, the State will notify you of when and where to report for your

examination(s) and you should bring all admittance letters to the State site. If you are not taking a State examination, bring all admittance letters to your

chosen testing site. If you have any question please call Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Department The Cross File

form is located at http://www.tompkins-

FOR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on

your application.

ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR POSITIONS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES GOVERNED BY TOMPKINS COUNTY

CIVIL SERVICE MAY HAVE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. PER CHAPTER 180 OF THE LAWS OF 2000, AND BY

REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, TO BE EMPLOYED IN A POSITION DESIGNATED BY A SCHOOL

DISTRICT OR BOCES AS INVOLVING DIRECT CONTACT WITH STUDENTS, A CLEARANCE FOR EMPLOYMENT FROM THE

STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED.

In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duties shall be entitled to receive

an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are

qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duties in this municipality, please inform this

office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the

application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has

been established.⒝

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation, which will

include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in

disqualification.

TOMPKINS COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 125 EAST COURT STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850

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