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Plans and directs all phases of a buildings and grounds program at a large state institution serving a tota1 population of up to 10,000.

The duties are both administrative and technical involving the direction of all phases of a buildings and grounds program such as power plant, buildings and mechanical maintenance, grounds maintenance, housekeeping and related services, as well as planning and directing new construction. Services at this level require a staff of 100 or more trades employees and additional semi-skilled employees. This class is distinguished from the lower levels by the size and scope of the operation and variety of technical problems. Considerable responsibility exists for reviewing the adequacy of facilities to serve various agency objectives and to develop long-range programs for maintenance. Supervision is received from the business manager or other higher level administrative official who approves of major projects with the director responsible for planning project within an approved budget.

Examples of duties characteristic of position in this class:

1. Directs all phases of a buildings and grounds program including such functions as construction, power plant operation, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and related services.
2. Discusses proposed renovations and construction projects with superiors and department heads requesting projects, prepares plans and cost estimates, and coordinates construction work performed by state forces.
3. Outlines plans for new construction to subordinate supervisors; inspects work during progress and upon completion.
4. Observes maintenance of power plant, maintains prints of steam lines and other utilities needed for future construction and for alteration of existing facilities.
5. Observes condition and general maintenance of grounds characterized by extensive landscaping.
6. Directs a11 engineering, maintenance, and construction at a state general teaching hospital where the total population exceeds 2,000; independently resolves complex engineering problems required by extensive research and patient treatment facilities; directs constantly recurring construction and alteration projects complicated by requirements for continuity of service.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major studies in engineering or related fields, and at least five years of supervisory experience in high pressure steam, refrigeration plant operation, plant maintenance and construction. Additional supervisory experience of a comparable level may be substituted for the college education on an equivalent time basis, or graduate study in engineering or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience on an equivalent time basis.

Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and equipment relating to steam heating, refrigeration, mechanical and electrical requirements of a large plant installations; considerable knowledge of bulking construction and renovation; ability to plan and maintain production and to supervise a tinge scale buildings and grounds program.