Property Maintenance / Demolition Supervisor

City of Holyoke

Personnel

Department89851

JOB POSTING – Feb 10, 2025

DEADLINE- Feb 24, 2025

Job Title: Property Maintenance & Demolition Supervisor

Department: Building

Reports to: Building Commissioner

Job Summary:

Performs administrative, supervisory, and technical work in property management and building demolition.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the daily assignments and functions of employees assigned to the property maintenance and demolition team.
• Supervises the Property Maintenance and Demolition team in the aesthetic and structural maintenance of city-owned properties, tax title properties, or privately owned properties needing emergency remediation or subject to a court order
• Serves as Asbestos Contractor Supervisor by managing and performing asbestos abatement in accordance with 453 C.M.R. 6.00, ensuring compliance with safety policies and proper use of personal protective equipment

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Examines and assesses properties and determines the course of action and resources necessary to bring the condition to acceptable standards
• Directs assignments and supervises subordinate employees in projects and activities
• Coordinates and organizes pre-demolition plans and preparations and organizes utility cut-offs for pre-demolition and/or repairs
• Assists subordinate employees in the remediation, clean up, repair, boarding up, securing and/or demolition of properties
• Assists the Building Commissioner in the identification of hazards or dangerous structural issues
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of reports for regulatory bodies and others
• Coordinates activities of contractors including the solicitation of bids, review of project design, and assistance with demolition preparations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of building systems, construction, or demolition estimation
• Ability to interpret plans and layouts
• Knowledge of local and state law and regulations concerning construction and demolition
• Skill in business English and math
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use a personal computer efficiently
• Ability to organize and schedule projects, assess conditions including structural integrity and stability, and determine the proper course of action and the resources necessary to complete a project
• Ability to deal effectively with employees, the public, consultants, officials, and other constituencies
• Skills in operating certain tools and equipment used in building construction or demolition
• Bilingual / Spanish preferred.

Job Environment:

• Field work is performed outdoors with loud noise levels and exposure to variable weather conditions and hazards associated with heavy equipment and construction sites
• Workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations
• Responds to emergencies
• Operates hand power tools and equipment, telephone, computer, and other office equipment
• Field work may result in exposure to hazardous materials, such as lead and asbestos
• Makes frequent contract with the public, municipal, state, and federal representatives, elected officials, businesses, property owners, consultants, contractors, and other City employees
• Has access to department-related confidential and/or sensitive information
• Errors could result in the delay or loss of services, personal injury to self and/or others, damage to buildings and equipment, and significant monetary loss and/or legal repercussions

Education, Certification, Licensure and Experience:

• Construction Supervisors License and MA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Certification
• College courses related to building construction

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Exempt

Employment status & Hours: Regular Full-time employment, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary/Pay rate: $58,641.06 - $77,552.80 (Professional Supervisors Association/Grade 10)

Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

How to Apply: Please apply on really.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,641.06 - $77,552.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Holyoke, MA 01040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Holyoke, MA 01040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,641 - $77,553