Building Superintendent – Division of General Services – Department of Public Works

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of General Services is responsible for all County-owned and –leased buildings (excluding all Parks Department facilities).  The Division is responsible for all improvements, maintenance and repairs, along with coordinated contracted services.  All emergency repairs are responded to 24 hours per day, 7-day per week, 365-day per year basis. In addition, General Services’ staff is responsible for snow removal from walkways and parking areas connected to County-owned buildings and several leased properties.

Job Description:           

This employment opportunity is to serve as the Building Superintendent in the Division of General Services. Under direction, has charge of and supervises the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds and the operation of elevators; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities (may include but not limited to):

  • Has charge of and supervises work involved in cleaning and maintenance of desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
  • Has charge of and supervises work involved in maintenance and care of grounds adjacent to public buildings.
  • Has charge of and supervises work involved in sweeping, washing, sanding, and waxing floors.
  • Has charge of and supervises the operation of elevators.
  • Has charge of and supervises work involved in storing office equipment and supplies.
  • Participates in the preparation of budget estimates.
  • Requisitions materials and supplies.
  • Gives assignments and instruction to assigned employees.
  • Prepares reports.
  • Supervises the establishment of records and files.

Schedule:   

  • Full time (40 hours/week)
  • Occasional overtime

Education and Experience Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma
  • Five (5) years of experience in work involving the inspection, planning the cleaning and maintenance of furniture, offices, and buildings, and/or the reconditioning, care, and maintenance of grounds, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Other Requirements:

  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary:  $65,000 – $86,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency.